Officer In Charge | Industrial Park Manager

Project Management / Program Management

About the Employer

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.
  • OR
  • 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.
  • OR
  • 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 [email protected]. 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 : [email protected]