The Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP), implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation and funded by the World Bank, is a 7-year initiative (2019 to 2025). The objective of the Project is to improve agricultural productivity and climate resilience in vulnerable hotspot areas across six provinces:

📌 North Western, North Central, Eastern, Northern, Uva, and Southern. The project cost is estimated at USD 125 million.

Applications are invited from Sri Lankan citizens for the following contract-based position. Applicants should meet the qualifications and experience listed under each category.

🔎  Data Entry Operator (Project Management Unit)

📚 Qualifications :

• Passed all subjects in the G.C.E. A/L Examination at one sitting (excluding the General Paper)

• Six (6) passes at the G.C.E. O/L Examination with four (4) credit passes including:

  • English

  • Sinhala/Tamil Language

  • Mathematics (all in one sitting)

With:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Computer Applications

• Minimum of 3 years' work experience in computer literacy (MS Office packages, internet, email)

And:

• Practical knowledge in:

  • Photography

  • Videography

  • Photoshop

  • SQL

• Knowledge in relational databases is an added advantage.

Job Description :

• Designing posters, leaflets, and video editing

• Creating multimedia content using tools such as:

  • Photoshop / Adobe Premiere

  • SLR camera, Video camera

  • Troubleshooting computer devices

• Maintaining a Relational Database (MySQL)

• Executing technical tasks related to databases and writing/updating advanced SQL queries

📄 General Conditions :

• Age Limit: Below 64 years as of the closing date

• Must be willing to travel to project sites when necessary

• Experience with foreign-funded projects in Sri Lanka is preferred

• Must be proficient in:

  • English

  • Computer Literacy

  • Familiar with government rules and regulations

• Salary will be based on Management Services Circular No. 01/2019 dated 5th March 2019

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

📨 How to Apply :

Submit your Curriculum Vitae (CV) with:

• Two non-related referees
• Copies of all certificates
• Send via registered post or email on or before 21st April 2025

📌 Additional Notes :

• Government / Semi-government employees should apply through their Heads of Departments
• Clearly mention the position applied for on the top-left corner of the envelope or as the email subject line
• The decision made by the Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation will be final