Job Description
VACANCIES
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, LANDS AND IRRIGATION
INTEGRATED WATERSHED & WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECT (IWWRMP)
Funding Source: World Bank
The Integrated Watershed & Water Resources Management Project (IWWRMP) is a World Bank-funded project under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Sri Lankan citizens to recruit Project Management Staff on a full-time contract basis for the following positions, in accordance with Management Services Department (MSD) Circular No. 02/2026 dated 28.03.2026 and Government recruitment procedures.
- Designation: Communication Officer
- Category: D (II)
- No. of Vacancies: 1
The salaries of the above position is specified in Column 02 of Annexure 02 of MSD Circular No. 02/2026 applicable to projects with a total project cost above US$ 25 million.
Basic Qualifications & Experience (as per MSD Circular No. 02/2026)
- 1. A Bachelor's Degree / A qualification recognized by the University Grants Commission as an equivalent qualification to a degree in the relevant field, and Associate Membership/ A similar professional qualification obtained from a recognized professional body in the relevant field with at least three (03) years of experience in the relevant field.
- 2. An officer in Class II/III or above of a Government All-Island Service or of similar status in the relevant field, with at least four (04) years of experience in a Class II/III post or similar status in the relevant field.
General Conditions
- 1. Applicants should be below 64 years of age.
- 2. Salary shall be based on Government-approved salary scales and allowances in terms of MSD Circular No. 02/2026 dated 28.03.2026 and any subsequent amendments.
- 3. Appointments will be made on a contract basis for an initial period of one (01) year, renewable annually subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements.
- 4. The selected candidates will be required to coordinate and carry out duties in collaboration with relevant Government institutions and other agencies.
- 5. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in World Bank-funded or other foreign-funded projects in Sri Lanka.
- 6. Candidates should be willing to work extended hours and on weekends, if and when required.
- 7. Applicants must possess a proven record of good conduct and maintain professional relationships with superiors throughout their service.
- 8. Young, energetic, and enthusiastic candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, contact details of two non-related referees, and certified copies of educational and professional certificates, should be sent by registered post to the address given below on or before 09th June 2026. The post applied for must be clearly indicated on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Applicants currently employed in the Public Service/Provincial Public Service, including Local Authorities, Public Corporations, Statutory Boards, or fully government-owned companies, must forward their applications through the Heads of their respective institutions.
In addition, candidates are requested to email a copy of the same application to [email protected], clearly stating the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
Selection will be based on interviews, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Canvassing in any form will be considered a disqualification, and applications from such candidates will be rejected.
Project Director
Integrated Watershed & Water Resources Management Project (IWWRMP)
2nd Floor, Mahaweli Centre
No. 96, Ananda Kumaraswami Mawatha
Colombo 07
Tel: 011 2691163
Web: www.iwwrmp.lk
