Job Description
Job role
The Officer in Charge / Industrial Development Officer is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and ensuring smooth operations of industrial parks managed by ISB. Also, he/she will be responsible to collaborate with internal departments, and industry stakeholders for an effective implementation of the provincial industry development program.
Educational Qualifications and Experience
- A degree of Business Management/ Business Administration/ Industrial Management or any other relevant degree recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and three (03) years of experience in the Industrial Service / Management field.
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- Possession of a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 7 or above, obtained from a technical/vocational training institution recognized by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), relevant to the Business Management/ Business Administration/ Industrial Management, together with five (05) years of experience in Industrial Park Management/ Any other Management field.
- OR
- Possession of a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 6 or above, obtained from a technical/vocational training institution recognized by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), relevant to the Business Management/ Business Administration/ Industrial Management together with seven (07) years of experience in Industrial Park Management/ Any other Management field.
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- Possession of a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 5 or above, obtained from a technical/vocational training institution recognized by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), relevant to the Business Management/ Business Administration/ Industrial Management together with ten (10) years of experience in Industrial Park Management/ Any other Management field.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- The primary role of the position is to undertake industrial and investment promotion mandate of ISB.
- Identification of industrial development needs of the North Western Province.
- Designing and implementing industrial development programs.
- Closely working with the provincial and regional organizations for effective implementation of industrial development programs.
- Industrial data management for decision-making in industrial development programming.
- Network building with industrial development agencies and projects nationally and internationally.
- Introduction of innovative approaches to facilitate investments.
- Complying strictly with the financial and administrative rules and regulations of the Bureau.
- Coordinating with suitable investors to allocate industrial park lands and buildings.
- Collecting rents and submitting monthly reports to the Board of Directors meetings on the second Tuesday of every month.
- Managing and administering the industrial park efficiently.
- Directly intervening and providing support for investment promotion activities.
- Taking charge of and maintaining the site office and properties.
- Collecting, depositing, and maintaining relevant records for lease and other revenues of the industrial park.
- Managing public maintenance, water supply, pipe networks, pump maintenance, and utility billing and collection.
- Maintaining environmental conservation and landscaping within the industrial park.
- Performing any other official duties assigned by the Executive Director and Director (ED).
General Requirements
- Age should not exceed 45 years.
- Excellent command of written & spoken in English and Sinhala/Tamil
- Computer Literacy (MS Office, Internet & E-mail)
- Should have an outgoing personality and flair for hard working and dedication for the duty
Terms of Employment, Remuneration & Fringe Benefits
- One-year fixed term contract - renewable. Renewal or recruiting to the permanent cadre will be based on the performance
- Selected Candidates will be covered by Medical & Workmen’s Compensation Insurance
- An attractive Financial incentive package based on the performance
- Staff Loan Scheme
- Institutional Support / Cooperation for Self Development & Higher Studies
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for this role, please send your updated CV and a cover letter to careers@isb.lk. Please mention 'Officer in Charge / Industrial Development Officer' in the subject line.
ISB provides equal employment opportunities for all citizens of Sri Lanka.
Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
Executive Director
Industrial Services Bureau, 141, Kandy Road, Kurunegala
Tel : 037-2223721-3, Fax : 037-2223562, E-mail : careers@isb.lk