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• Sri Lanka Support Unit 2 is seeking a Skills Program Officer to support the implementation and performance oversight of anticipated new skills activities funded through DFAT in selected geographical location(s) in Sri Lanka.
• Contract term up to July 2027 - based in Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Candidates are required to be located in, or in close proximity to, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa districts.
The Sri Lanka Support Unit manages part of Australia’s aid program in Sri Lanka and provides strategic and technical advisory services to the Australian High Commission (AHC), along with administrative support. In doing this SLSU implements and coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of SLSU-managed investments.
SLSU Goal: Investments in priority areas as agreed by the Sri Lankan Government and Australian Government are efficient, effective and equitable.
SLSU Objective: To provide flexible, high quality and responsive support to the Australian Government’s bilateral development program in Sri Lanka contributing to mutually agreed development priorities.
SLSU’s End of Facility Outcomes are: 1. Effective and equitable investments in priority areas 2. Efficient and equitable platform management.
The Program Officer will support the implementation and performance oversight of anticipated new skills activities funded through DFAT in selected geographical location(s) in Sri Lanka. The Program Officer will work closely with the Skills Lead and the Team Leader on all matters related to skills activities and overall program delivery.
The Program Officer will serve as a central point of contact in selected districts managing all on-ground program activities, ensuring project timelines align with funder priorities and outcomes are successfully delivered. He/she will be working closely with key stakeholders including local government authorities, small businesses, private sector and other relevant community organisations while managing partner’s performance and critical relationships.
The assignment will have an initial six-month probationary period.
Suitable candidates are required to be located in, or in close proximity to, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa districts.
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Please attach a cover letter and a detailed CV as a single document, addressing how you meet the requirements of this role.
Closing Date: 7th April 2025, 11:59pm, Standard Sri Lanka Time