Coordinating Officer

Job Description

Location: Colombo 3, Sri Lanka
Company: Bauddhaloka Foundation (Sumathi Holdings Pvt Ltd)
Position Type: Full-Time

About Us:
Bauddhaloka Foundation, under Sumathi Holdings, is seeking a dedicated Coordinating Officer to oversee religious and CSR-related event coordination, media coverage, special project follow-ups, and content creation. Sumathi Holdings is a well-known conglomerate in Sri Lanka with a diverse portfolio of businesses, committed to delivering superior value and social responsibility.

Job Description:
As a Coordinating Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating events, creating content, managing projects, and ensuring the smooth execution of religious and CSR initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate religious and CSR-related events, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to cultural values.
• Take meeting minutes of Bauddhaloka Foundation meetings and track action points.
• Follow up on special projects related to religious initiatives, Sri Lankan heritage, and CSR activities.
• Create content for newspaper articles, flyers, and other publications.
• Draft, edit, and proofread Sinhala and English articles, letters, and official documents.
• Lead the organization of Buddhist book launches, including planning, execution, and budgeting.
• Work closely with designers to develop flyers, banners, and promotional materials (knowledge of graphic design is a plus).
• Maintain archives of historical research, event reports, and publications.
• Liaise with media to arrange event coverage and publicity.
• Coordinate with monastic institutions, scholars, and stakeholders for event planning and project approvals.
• Willingness to travel island-wide to coordinate and support projects.

Requirements:

• Excellent Sinhala writing skills for article and content creation.
• Proficiency in English writing and communication.
• A Degree or Diploma in Buddhist Culture or Archaeology will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar capacity.
• Experience in event coordination, media relations, and content writing.
• Ability to take accurate and well-structured meeting minutes.
• Experience in budgeting and financial planning for events.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva is an advantage).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Willingness to travel across Sri Lanka for project coordination and event execution.

What We Offer:

• An attractive remuneration package with fringe benefits.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending their CV to careers@sumathi.com.

Contact Information:
Sumathi Holdings (Pvt) Limited
No. 491, Galle Road, Colombo 3
Tel: 0112 352 352
Website: www.sumathi.com

Make a difference with us! Join Bauddhaloka Foundation and contribute to meaningful religious and CSR initiatives.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.