Jayathry Gunaratne
Burnside Heights,Victoria
Summary
An accomplished and dedicated professional with a strong academic foundation and expertise in research, data analysis, and project management. Detail-oriented and motivated, with advanced skills in academic and professional writing as well as project management. Highly tech-savvy and proficient in various digital platforms and administrative tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
UN, Human Rights and Multilateral Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka
12.2012 - 09.2021
- Prepare comprehensive reports, policy briefs, and media releases utilizing extensive data analysis to articulate national priorities and foreign policy objectives effectively
- Coordinate and organize high-level meetings with national and international stakeholders, overseeing logistics, agenda preparation, and follow-up to ensure alignment with diplomatic goals
- Develop and nurture strategic relationships with foreign embassies, government agencies, and international organizations, facilitating collaborative diplomatic initiatives and enhancing monitoring and evaluation efforts
- Support interdepartmental initiatives by assisting in project planning, event coordination, and the implementation of diplomatic engagements, while integrating insights from monitoring and evaluation to inform decision-making.
Research Assistant
Social Policy Analysis and Research Center, Department of Sociology, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
10.2011 - 06.2012
- Conducting research on social policy issues, including data collection, analysis, and report preparation
- Coordinate research projects, managing timelines, resources, and communication with research teams and stakeholders
- Organize seminars, workshops, and conferences, handling logistics such as participant coordination and venue arrangements
- Draft correspondence, meeting agendas, and minutes for internal and external meetings
- Liaise with university departments, external partners, and policymakers to facilitate research collaborations.
Proof Reader
Sri Lanka Telecom
07.2010 - 09.2011
- Reviewed and proofread technical and corporate documents, ensuring accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting
- Editing marketing materials, internal communications, and external reports for clarity and readability
- Collaborated with writers, editors, and content creators to provide feedback and ensure the quality of written materials
- Ensure consistency in terminology, tone, and style, aligning with the company’s communication standards.
Education
Ph.D in International Studies - Development Cooperation
EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY
Seoul, South Korea08-2024
Masters in International Studies - Development Cooperation
EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY
Seoul, South Korea02-2020
Masters in Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management
UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO
Sri Lanka06-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO
Sri Lanka05-2011
Skills
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Research
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving
- Academic and Professional Writing
- Editing and publishing
- Multitasking
- Attention to Details
- Project Management and Evaluation
- Research proposals
- Policy analysis
- Information Collection
- Analytical Skills
References
- Jennifer S. Oh, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Graduate School of International Studies, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea, jenn.oh@ewha.ac.kr
- M.R.K Lenagala, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Vienna, Austria, slemb.vienna@mfa.gov.lk, +43 676-703-1514
Publications
- Gendered State: Governmentality and the Labor Migration Policy of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences, 46(1), 65-80, 2023
- Illegal Sri Lankan Female Domestic Migrant Workers in Gulf Countries: An Analysis of Push and Pull Factors, Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review, 8(4), 180-198, 2024
Languages
Sinhalese
Native language
English
Full Professional
A1
Korean
Limited
A1
Affiliations
- Korean government's scholarship(s) (awarded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)) in 2018 (Master in International Studies) and in 2021 (PhD in International Studies).
Accomplishments
- KISA Mattiass Maass Best Graduate Student Paper Award, 2022 (KISA 13th Annual Congress and APISA 15th Congress)
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteHybridInterests
Policy Analysis
Human Rights
General Administration
Writing and Publishing
Personal Development
Qualitative Research
Timeline
UN, Human Rights and Multilateral Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka
12.2012 - 09.2021
Research Assistant
Social Policy Analysis and Research Center, Department of Sociology, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
10.2011 - 06.2012
Proof Reader
Sri Lanka Telecom
07.2010 - 09.2011
Ph.D in International Studies - Development Cooperation
EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY
Masters in International Studies - Development Cooperation
EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY
Masters in Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management
UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO
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