Manager - Deshodaya
About the Employer
Job Description
Lanka Jathika Sarvodaya Shramadana Sangamaya (Inc.)
Sarvodaya, the premier voluntary social development organization in Sri Lanka, immediately requires a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented person to fill the following vacancy.
Job Title
Manager – Deshodaya
Location
Sarvodaya – Headquarters
About Deshodaya
Deshodaya is a national program of the Sarvodaya Movement that promotes national reconciliation, good governance, active citizenship, political literacy, participatory governance, and people-centered development for a democratic and inclusive Sri Lanka.
Specific Responsibilities
- Program Design & Field Coordination: Design, coordinate, implement, and report on Deshodaya civic education programs, forums, and workshops across national and district levels from the Head Office.
- Partnership Development: Develop and maintain active partnerships with civil society organizations (CSOs), government institutions, development partners, and supporter networks.
- Proposal Writing & Reporting: Prepare project proposals, concept notes, and detailed project reports to secure funding and document strategic initiatives.
- Database & Information Management: Maintain and manage information systems and databases relating to the nationwide Sarvodaya and Deshodaya network, ensuring effective stakeholder communication.
- Administrative & Financial Control: Handle general administrative duties, processing correspondence, preparing payment vouchers, handling petty cash, and tracking operational expenditure for unit events.
- Logistics & Outreach Support: Organize logistical arrangements for district staff and participants and coordinate collaborative outreach initiatives.
Key Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Law, Peace & Conflict Resolution, International Relations, or a related Social Science field.
- Experience: +5 years of relevant experience in civic program coordination, community development, or project support within NGOs/CSOs.
- Language Skills: Excellent command of Sinhala (read/write/speak) and professional working proficiency in English. Working knowledge of Tamil is a strong advantage.
- Core Competencies: Strong proposal drafting and report writing skills, database management, high degree of integrity, and ability to multi-task effectively.
Age
Below 45 Years
Remuneration
Rs. 60,000 – 80,000 (negotiable based on qualifications)
Applications with complete Bio-Data and names, address and contact telephone numbers of two non-related referees and the contact telephone numbers of the applicant should be forwarded on or before 26th August 2026 through email ([email protected]) to reach the Paurushodaya Division.
