Community Liaison Officers - Survey (Northern & Eastern Province)
About the Employer
Job Description
Vacancy Announcement
Community Liaison Officers (Survey) - 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 positions effective from January 2027. 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.
Candidate Requirements:
Relevant Experience
- Experience in survey, community liaison, reporting, or related Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) activities is desirable.
- Good knowledge of local communities, culture, and operational contexts is an advantage.
- Fluency in both Tamil and Sinhala is desirable.
- Good written and spoken English is an asset.
Survey, Data Collection & Analysis
- Ability to collect, review, cross-check, and analyze information gathered through community discussions, interviews, research, and other survey activities.
- Ability to identify information gaps and inconsistencies, follow up on reported information, and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Basic knowledge of geographic data collection, GIS, mapping tools, survey tools, and information management systems.
- Knowledge of IMSMA is an added advantage.
Reporting & Documentation
- Good report-writing skills, with the ability to prepare accurate, clear, and evidence-based survey reports and supporting documentation.
- Good organizational and record-keeping skills, with strong attention to detail, accuracy, transparency, and professional integrity.
- Good computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office applications, data management, and digital reporting tools.
Communication & Teamwork
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage effectively with local communities, authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the Survey Team Leader and technical QA staff within the survey team.
Personal Attributes & Working Conditions
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing operational priorities.
- Willingness and ability to travel to and stay in rural and remote field locations as required.
- Demonstrates accountability, flexibility, willingness to learn, and commitment to MAG's values, policies, and procedures.
Salary will be based upon the MAG Salary Scale on a fixed-term contract.
Applications should be forwarded via https://forms.gle/cd6qAkCeXENbyoiU7 on or before 30th November 2026 by 05:00 pm. Any submission made after the deadline will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
MAG is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply the above post
