Post of Secretary (Full Time) [on Contract Basis]

NOTICE

UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA, SRI LANKA

OPERATIONAL TECHNICAL SECRETARIAT (OTS)

WORLD BANK FUNDED ACCELARATING HIGHER EDUCATION EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT (AHEAD) OPERATION

The University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka will entertain applications for the above mentioned post under OTS – AHEAD Operation from suitably qualified persons up to 12.11.2021.

  • Post of Secretary (Full Time) [on Contract Basis]

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The required qualifications and experience are as follows:

  • i) Having passed the G.C.E (O/L) examination in six (6) subjects with three (3) credit passes including English and Sinhala/ Tamil language with a secretarial course from a recognized institution or pursuing examinations leading to Chartered Secretary with minimum 5 years’ experience in the relevant field.

Or

  • ii) A Chartered Secretary with at least 4 years’ experience in the relevant field.

And 

  • Work experience with World Bank funded higher education Operations would be an added qualification.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

  • High level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Proven ability to handle Operation activities related to Finance and Procurement activities in the University in accordance with the World Bank guidelines.
  • Ability to function effectively in a team environment inspiring trust and cooperation of other team members.
  • High level of IT literacy, especially in the areas of Word, Excel, email and internet. Ø Ability to communicate effectively orally in Sinhala or Tamil.
  • Ability to Communicate in English with the World Bank, Ministry of Education, UGC, OMST and others.

METHOD OF RECRUITMENT

  • Selection by Interview

REMUNERATION AND OTHER CONDITIONS:

  • A monthly payment of LKR 55,000 and CLA of LKR 7,800.00 will be paid. In addition the University will contribute 12% of the Salary and CLA to the EPF and 3% to the ETF.
  • Payments will be made based on approval by the OTS Director.
  • Payments will be made by the OTS upon submission of the monthly progress report and funded by the OMST.
  • 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.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants who are interested in the above post are requested to submit their application through the E-mail to otsjobs@univ.jfn.ac.lk in the prescribed form available in the University of Jaffna website jfn.ac.lk. Date for Interview will be notified to the eligible candidates through E-Mail.

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Note: Applicants in the Service of Government, Corporations and Statutory Board can submit their application directly. When they present for the interview they should bring a hardcopy forwarded through the Head of Institution concerned.

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