Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Project Coordinator (Tamil & Sinhala)
Project Location: Ampara, Eastern Province | Contract: 6 Months (Renewable) | Office: Ampara
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8th June 2026
About DLFF: Dutch-Lanka Friendship Foundation (DLFF), established in 2007 (NGO Reg: FL-119616) and supported by The Friendship Foundation (Netherlands), empowers persons with disabilities through inclusive care, education, and livelihood programmes across the Ampara district. The Project Officer / Coordinator will serve as the critical link between DLFF’s field operations, government institutions, community members, and key project stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate project activities across target communities in the Ampara district
- Act as the primary liaison between government officials, divisional secretariats, local authorities, and DLFF programme teams
- Build and sustain strong relationships with beneficiaries, community leaders, civil society organisations, and multi-sector stakeholders
- Facilitate community meetings, awareness sessions, and multi-stakeholder coordination workshops
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits and document project progress, findings, and outcomes
- Collect, compile, and analyse field data for monitoring, evaluation, and donor reporting
- Support development and implementation of project work plans, field schedules, and activity budgets
- Maintain accurate records, case files, and documentation of all project activities
- Prepare timely field reports, meeting minutes, and progress updates for the District Manager and Country Director
- Ensure community accountability mechanisms are upheld and beneficiary feedback is captured and addressed
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field (required)
- Compulsory to have 2-3 years of project coordination experience within an NGO/ INGO
- Fluent in Tamil, Sinhala, and English - spoken and written (MANDATORY)
- Valid Motor Vehicle / Riding Licence (MANDATORY)
- Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive, and Report Writing
- Proven experience coordinating with government departments, provincial councils, or public institutions
- Strong community engagement, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with disability inclusion, gender, or livelihoods programming is an advantage
- Willingness to travel extensively within Ampara district and Eastern Province
- Residents of Ampara and Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- LKR 60,000 BASIC SALARY
- EPF / ETF STATUTORY BENEFITS
- Medical INSURANCE COVER
HOW TO APPLY
Send your updated CV and Cover Letter with the subject line 'Project Coordinator – Tamil & Sinhala' to admin-finance@dlff.org.lk on or before 8th June 2026. Include contact details of two non-related referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Language Requirement (Mandatory): Tamil • Sinhala • English | www.dlff.org.lk | admin-finance@dlff.org.lk