Job Vacancy: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – National Agri Market Service Ltd (NAMS)
- Organization: National Agri Market Service Ltd (NAMS) – 100% state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development.
- Position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
- Location: Dedicated Economic Centre Complex, No. 44, Kirimandala Mawatha, Narahenpita, Colombo 05.
- Mandate: Transform, develop, and manage 18 Dedicated Economic Centres (DECs) across Sri Lanka.
- Application Closing Date: On or before 25th October 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall administrative and institutional leadership to NAMS.
- Formulate and implement effective systems, operational discipline, and Board of Directors' decisions.
- Direct and lead the nationwide workforce and operational framework of the company.
- Coordinate closely with state agencies, traders, farmers, and key industry stakeholders.
Salary Scale & Benefits
- Salary Scale: MSD Circular No. 01/2025 HM 2-1-2025: LKR [161,140 – 12 × 4,850 – 219,340].
- Transport Allowance: LKR 50,000 + 145 liters fuel allowance.
- Cost of Living Allowance (COL): LKR 17,800.
- Professional Allowance: LKR 25,000.
- Communication Allowance: Provided as per PED Circular No. 02/2022.
Educational Qualifications & Experience (Option 1 or Option 2)
- Option 1 (Degree + Postgraduate / Chartered Membership):
- UGC-recognized Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Management, Business Administration, Science, Marketing, or a related discipline.
- Postgraduate degree in the relevant field OR Associate Membership of a recognized professional chartered institute in Management.
- Minimum 17 years of managerial experience in a corporation, board, or reputed commercial institution following the first degree, including at least 5 years at Senior Managerial Level.
- Option 2 (Degree + PhD):
- UGC-recognized Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Management, Business Administration, Science, Marketing, or related field + PhD in a relevant field.
- Minimum 5 years of post-PhD experience at Senior Managerial Level in a corporation, board, or reputed commercial institution.
How to Apply
- Application Documents: Comprehensive CV/Bio-data with copies of educational, professional, and service experience certificates, including contact details of two non-related referees.
- Submission Mode: Forward application by post or email on or before 25.10.2026.
- Postal Address: Chairman, National Agri Market Service Ltd, Dedicated Economic Centre Complex, No. 44, Kirimandala Mawatha, Colombo 05 (clearly mark the post on the top left corner of the envelope).
- Email: namslpb@gmail.com.
- Contact Inquiries: 011 2506 939 (Chairman).