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Ministry of Agriculture

AGRICULTURE SECTOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT

RECRUITMENT OF PROJECT STAFF

( Northern Province )

The Ministry of Agriculture with the financial assistance of the International Development Agency (IDA) of the World Bank is implementing the Agriculture Sector Modernization Project in line with the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) to support smallholder farmers to produce competitive and marketable commodities, improve their ability to cater to market requirements and move towards increased commercialization. The remaining period for the project implementation is up to June 2023 and the estimated cost of the project is US$ 92.23 million (World Bank loan of US$ 64.23 plus EU grant of US$ 28.0 million).

Applications are invited from the citizens of Sri Lanka with the below mentioned qualifications and experience to fill the following positions of the Provincial Project Management Unit (PPMU) in Northern Province as per the Management Services Circular No.01/2019 of 05.03.2019.

01. Provincial Deputy Project Director - (PS 2)

•Required Qualifications

I.A successfully completed Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Project Management,  Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification to the degree in the relevant field which is recognized by the University Grants Commission

Or

An Associate Membership/ A similar professional qualification obtained from a recognized professional institution in the relevant field

With

At least 11 years post qualifying experience at Managerial Level out of which 05 years  should be at the Senior Managerial Level

II. A successfully completed Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification to the degree in the relevant field which is recognized by the University Grants Commission

And

Corporate /Chartered membership or a similar professional qualification obtained from a recognized professional institution in the relevant field

Or

A   Postgraduate Degree in Agriculture, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Management, Business Administration, or equivalent field with at least 09 years post qualifying experience at Managerial Level out of which 04 years should be at the Senior Managerial Level

III.    A successfully completed Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Management, Business Administration

Or

A   equivalent qualification to the degree in the relevant field which is recognized by  the University Grants Commission

And

Postgraduate Degree in the relevant field

And         

Corporate / Chartered membership or a similar professional qualification obtained  from a recognized professional institution in the relevant field

With

At least 07 Years post qualifying experience at Managerial Level out of which 03 years should be at the Senior Managerial Level

IV. Grade I Officer of the Government All Island Services  or a similar status in the relevant field, with at least 04 years experience in a Grade I post.

3.Common to all positions

Experience in Foreign Funded  Projects is advantageous and experience in World Bank funded projects is preferred.

Competency in Computer literacy is essential

Candidates above 64 years of age on the closing฀ date of application are not eligible to apply.

Method of Selection :  Shortlisted applicants based on qualifications and experience will be called for an interview.

Salary Scale  :  Salary is based on the Management Services Circular

No.01/2019 of 05.03.2019.

Conditions of Employment

All appointments will be made according to the Management Services Circular No. 01 /2019, dated  05.03.2019.

Applications :

All Applicants are requested to forward their applications together with Curriculum Vitae along with two non-related referees and copies of the certificates under registered post / courier service on or before 04th May 2022 to reach the address given below.

Project Director

Agriculture Sector Modernization Project No. 123/2,

Pannipitiya Road, 

Battaramulla.

•Applicants currently in government/ semi government services should forward their applications through the Heads of Departments and Ministries.

•Applied post and Province should be clearly stated on the top left-hand corner of the envelope containing application.

Secretary

Ministry of Agriculture

"Govijana Mandiraya" Battaramulla.