Project Coordinator - Climate Resilient Agriculture
About the Employer
Job Description
Project Coordinator – Climate Resilient Agriculture
Nawala (Head Office)
Berendina Development Services (Guarantee) Limited is committed towards alleviating poverty among vulnerable and marginalized communities in Sri Lanka. Its vision is to create an empowered, equitable society where poverty does not exist. Berendina Development Services (BDS) currently works in rural areas of Anuradhapura, Batticaloa, Kegalle Districts, Mullaitivu, Nuwara Eliya, Trincomalee, as well as estates in Nuwara-Eliya District. BDS assists marginalized communities, including vulnerable men and women, widows, elders, persons with disabilities, and youth, to overcome poverty. The assistance offered is grant-based in the areas of livelihoods, water, sanitation and hygiene, housing, health, and community infrastructure development. BDS annually supports over 25,000 families across the operating districts.
About the Project
BDS, in collaboration with other stakeholders, is launching a transformative initiative to build climate-resilient agriculture for smallholder farmers in Anuradhapura, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Nuwara Eliya, and Kegalle. The project promotes Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies such as drip irrigation and poly tunnels, alongside innovative solutions like automated greenhouses and solar-powered irrigation.
We seek proactive and self-directed individuals who have professional commitment and ability to work in a challenging environment to fill the above vacancy.
Job Profile
- Lead the rollout of CSA technologies across six districts.
- Coordinate with BDS, BMIC, and agricultural officers and technology partners.
- Organize training sessions and provide technical support to farmers.
- Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports.
- Manage project budgets and ensure compliance with financial protocols.
Qualification and Experiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in project coordination, preferably in agriculture or climate adaptation.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in English and Sinhala/Tamil.
- Willingness to travel extensively to field locations.
An attractive remuneration package in par with the industry standards will be offered to the selected candidate. Berendina offers health insurance, EPF employer contribution of 15% & 3% ETF and special allowances. The organization also offers career development training opportunities locally and at times internationally.
Share your CV to [email protected], indicating the position applied as the subject of the e-mail. The closing date for application is 7 days from the published date.
Contact Information
Head of HR, Administration & Corporate Image Building
Berendina Development Services (Gte) Limited
No. 44/3 3rd Floor, Narahenpita Road, Nawala
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.berendina.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/berendina
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/berendina-group-bds
Berendina is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes all qualified candidates to join us.
