Job Description
Employment Opportunities at The Social Architects (TSA)
The Social Architects (TSA) is a registered Charitable Trust dedicated to community-driven initiatives that authentically represent the voices of vulnerable and grassroots communities. Our mission is to promote participatory democracy while fostering responsibility, empowerment, and social justice.
Over the past decade, TSA has worked in nearly 100 villages, building strong community networks and supporting communities through participatory and inclusive approaches.
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals to join TSA. The successful candidates will contribute to the effective implementation of TSA’s programmes and operations, with responsibilities according to their respective positions.
FINANCE ASSISTANT – COLOMBO
The Finance Assistant will support the day-to-day financial operations of TSA, including bookkeeping, financial record-keeping, payment processing, reconciliations, budgeting, reporting, and maintaining financial documentation using QuickBooks and other relevant systems.
The position will also coordinate with branch/field offices to support timely and accurate financial documentation and ensure compliance with TSA’s financial policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date daily accounting records using QuickBooks.
- Assist in recording financial transactions and maintaining accounting ledgers.
- Prepare payment vouchers, receipts, invoices, and other financial documentation.
- Assist with bank reconciliations, cash book updates, and petty cash management.
- Check supporting documents for payments and ensure that required documents are properly maintained.
- Assist in maintaining payroll and staff-related financial records.
- Assist with monthly financial closing and preparation of financial schedules.
- Support the preparation of internal and external audits.
- Coordinate with branch/field offices to collect financial documents and information on time.
FIELD OFFICER – JAFFNA
The Field Officer will support the effective implementation of project activities at the community level. The position will work closely with communities, local stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the project team to ensure that activities are implemented effectively and in line with organizational objectives, safeguarding standards, and donor requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and implement field-level project activities in coordination with the Branch Coordinator.
- Serve as the primary link between the community and the branch/project team.
- Facilitate community mobilization and engagement activities with children, youth, and community members.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, stakeholders, and government representatives.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor activities, identify challenges, and provide feedback.
- Identify and report safety concerns, risks, and donor compliance issues to the supervisor promptly.
- Maintain accurate beneficiary records, attendance sheets, activity reports, and other relevant documentation and update in online system as required.
- Support the organization’s meetings, trainings, and events with preparation and logistics as needed.
- Prepare and submit timely activity, field visit, incident, and beneficiary feedback reports.
- Participate actively in team meetings, planning, and reflection sessions.
- Ensure that all activities follow safeguarding, gender equality, and inclusion standards.
- Carry out other duties as required by the supervisor.
DATA ENTRY OFFICER – JAFFNA
The Data Entry Officer will be responsible for accurately entering, updating, verifying, and maintaining project and organizational data while ensuring confidentiality and proper record-keeping.
Key Responsibilities
- Enter, update, and verify data in databases and spreadsheets.
- Check data against source documents and correct errors.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and physical records.
- Conduct regular data quality checks; organize and maintain source documents and files.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of beneficiary and organizational information.
- Support data compilation, reporting, and document preparation.
- Travel to regional areas as required and support field data collection activities.
- Perform other data-related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Applications, Data Management, Administration, or a related field.
- Previous experience in data entry, database management, or administrative work is advantageous.
- Proficiency in data entry and related computer skills; detail-oriented and accurate.
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Access; familiarity with data entry software.
- Good organizational and record-keeping skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Tamil and Sinhala is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel to regional areas when required.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for motivated, responsible, and community-oriented individuals who are passionate about working with communities and contributing to meaningful project outcomes.
Salary
Negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV along with relevant supporting documents. Please clearly mention the position title at the top of your CV.
Email your CV to: [email protected]
Office Address: The Social Architects (TSA) 15/5A, 2nd Victoria Place Colombo 06
Application Deadline: 25 September 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Social Architects (TSA) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding, gender equality, inclusion, and respect for the rights and dignity of all individuals.
