Post of Project Assistant (Full Time) – Faculty of Agriculture

Published On 15/02/2021

UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA, SRI LANKA
OPERATIONAL TECHNICAL SECRETARIAT (OTS)
WORLD BANK FUNDED ACCELERATING HIGHER EDUCATION EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT (AHEAD) OPERATION

ELTA ELSE – FACULTY LEVEL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

The University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka will entertain applications for the above mentioned post under OTS – AHEAD Operation from suitably qualified persons up to  25.02.2021.

  • POST OF PROJECT ASSISTANT   (FULL TIME) – ON CONTRACT BASIS –       01

METHOD OF RECRUITMENT: 

  • Selection by interview among the shortlisted candidates

This is a full-time position. Initially the Contract Appointment shall be for a period of 12 months and may be renewed based on performance and need during the Operation period.

REMUNERATION:

  • Gross Salary of LKR 42,800.00 PM. In addition EPF 12% and ETF 3% will be paid.
  • Payments will be made by OTS Office, upon submission of the monthly progress report by the Project Coordinator based on approval by the OTS Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The required qualifications and experience are as follows:   

  1. Should have passed the G.C. E. O/L Examination in 06 subjects with three credit passes including in Sinhala/Tamil, English Language / English Literature and Mathematics. and
  2. Should have passed the G.C. E. A/L Examination with three credit passes including in Accounting & Business Studies
  3. Work experience with World Bank funded project or similar projects would be an added qualification.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

  • Should be a Citizen of Sri Lanka
  • Age should be below 35 years on the date of closing of application.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

  1. High level of proficiency in written and spoken English and Tamil/ Sinhala
  2. Basic knowledge in Project management, Accounting, Finance and Procurement Activities in accordance with the Higher Education Operations and World Bank Guidelines.
  3. High level of IT literacy, especially in the areas of Electronic mailing, Word and Excel for office environment, and Project management platforms.
  4. Ability to communicate effectively in Tamil/ English with officials and different stakeholders including local suppliers.
  5. Ability to function effectively in a team environment inspiring trust and cooperation of other team members.
  6. Ability to achieve the targets in time align plan.

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HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates who are interested in the above post should submit their application in the prescribed format available here by email to otsjobs@univ.jfn.ac.lkon or before 25.02.2021. When you present for the interview please bring original certificates, educational qualification certificates, Birth certificate, experience certificates and National Identity Card with the signed application form.

Interview:  Date and Time for the interview will be notified to the eligible candidates.

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