Field Coordinator - Humanitarian Assistance Program, Piliyandala, Sri Lanka

Field Coordinator - Humanitarian Assistance Program

Additional Locations LK-Piliyandala

National Association : Sri Lanka : Function : Emergency Response : Position Type : Limited Full-Time

SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka , a member organization of SOS-Kinderdorf International, provides total care to the children who have lost their parents as well as the children who are at risk of losing the care of their biological family. The organization has well established Projects in Piliyandala, Nuwaraeliya, Galle, Anuradhapura, Monaragala, Jaffna, Gandara, Peraliya, Malpotha and Mallavi.

Applications are invited from dynamic individuals for SOS Children’s Village Sri Lanka’s Humanitarian Assistance Program.

FIELD COORDINATOR – HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE

Number of positions: 02

Locations: Piliyandala and Peraliya

Contract modality: 06 months Fixed Term contract with the possibility of extension

The selected candidates will report to the Project Director and will be responsible for the project coordination tasks of the location such as data collection, distribution of goods, reporting, coordinating training activities and any other relevant tasks as assigned by the Project Director.

Candidates will also be able to manage the project within stipulated timelines and budgets and work in close liaison with both external and internal stakeholders.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Project Management, Social Sciences or any other relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficient computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Power point and Online meeting platforms such as MS Teams or Zoom.
• Sound knowledge in written and spoken English as well as fluency in the local language pertaining to the respective project location.
• Prior experience in managing data bases is preferred

Interested candidates can submit your resume with contact telephone numbers and names of three non-related referees using the link below. The deadline for application submission is on or before August 16, 2023.

This position is available for Sri Lankan Nationals only.

HEAD OF HR & OD,

SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES SRI LANKA,

PILIYANDALA.

SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka is committed to protecting its staff, programme participants and the communities we serve (both children and adults) from harm from child abuse, sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse and all other types of harm. Every individual who joins SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka should understand his/her responsibility in ensuring a safeguarding environment. The highest standards of selection, recruitment and authentication procedures will be applied for all employment opportunities, including thorough cross-checking of references and submitting a current police clearance certificate