Job Description
Vacancy Announcement
Community Liaison Supervisor (Northern and Eastern Province)
(Internal/ External - Contract Basis)
Mines Advisory Group (MAG) is British based International Non-Governmental Organization undertaking humanitarian mine action around the world. MAG is working to save lives and build futures in Sri Lanka by reducing the risk presented by remnants of conflict since 2002. As part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.
MAG Sri Lanka is seeking applications from suitably qualified Internal/ External candidates to fill the above position effective from December 2026. Selected candidates will be deployed in MAG operations in Northern and Eastern provinces and should be flexible in working on a monthly roaster in all parts of the regional locations according to monthly operational working plans whenever required.
Candidate Requirements:
Relevant Experience
- Proven experience as a Community Liaison Supervisor or in a similar supervisory role within the Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) sector.
- Demonstrated experience managing and supervising field teams of 14 staff or more.
- Practical experience in Non-Technical Survey (NTS), Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE), community liaison, survey reporting, or related mine action activities.
Quality Assurance & Operational Compliance
- Practical experience in quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), field monitoring, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Ability to ensure field activities are conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical guidelines, and organizational requirements.
- Ability to monitor team performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide appropriate follow-up and corrective measures.
Planning, Data & Reporting Communication & Coordination
- Good understanding of operational planning, data analysis, report writing, and information management.
- Good computer literacy, particularly in applications and digital tools used for data management, reporting, and operational planning.
- Strong recordkeeping skills, with a high level of accuracy, transparency, honesty, attention to detail, and professional integrity.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, coordination, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to conduct effective briefings, presentations, and discussions with staff, communities, authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively with relevant teams and stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of field activities.
Personal Attributes & Working Conditions
- Ability to work independently and under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt effectively to changing operational priorities. Proven experience in team leadership, staff performance management, technical mentoring, and capacity building.
- Experience designing and delivering formal and informal training, briefings, and on-the-job coaching.
- Ability to motivate, guide, and support field teams while maintaining professional standards and accountability.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently and stay in rural and remote field locations as required.
- Demonstrate maturity, leadership, accountability, flexibility, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Commitment to MAG's values, policies, and procedures.
Language & Local Knowledge
- Good written and spoken English is an asset.
- Good knowledge of local communities, culture, and operational contexts is an advantage.
- Fluency in both Tamil and Sinhala is desirable.
Salary will be based upon the MAG Salary Scale on a fixed-term contract.
Applications should be forwarded via https://forms.gle/3bcBqsg6hm8tsdP2A on or before 30th November 2026 by 05:00 pm. ANY SUBMISSION MADE AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
MAG is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply the above post.
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