Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation – Project Staff Vacancies 2026
- Projects:
- Ditwah Cyclone Renovation and Livelihood Assistant Project
- Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program – Stage II Project
- Engagement Type: Full-time contract basis (initially for one year, renewable annually based on performance and project requirements).
- Vacancies under Ditwah Cyclone Renovation & Livelihood Assistant Project:
- Senior Engineer (Category C) – 04 Posts: 02 at Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka; 01 at Irrigation Dept. Regional Office Anuradhapura; 01 at Irrigation Dept. Regional Office Polonnaruwa. Salary: Rs. 295,000 – (2 x 10,000) – Rs. 315,000.
- Engineer (Category D) – 01 Post: Head Office, Colombo. Salary: Rs. 250,000 – (2 x 10,000) – Rs. 270,000.
- Accountant (Category D1) – 01 Post: Head Office, Colombo. Salary: Rs. 250,000 – (2 x 10,000) – Rs. 270,000.
- Senior Environment Officer (Category E) – 02 Posts: Head Office, Colombo. Salary: Rs. 180,000 – (2 x 7,500) – Rs. 195,000.
- Engineer Assistant (Category E) – 12 Posts: Irrigation Dept. Regional Offices in Anuradhapura (10) and Polonnaruwa (02). Salary: Rs. 180,000 – (2 x 7,500) – Rs. 195,000.
- Social Safeguard Officer (Category F) – 01 Post: Head Office, Colombo. Salary: Rs. 150,000 – (2 x 7,500) – Rs. 165,000.
- Procurement Officer (Category F) – 02 Posts: Head Office, Colombo. Salary: Rs. 150,000 – (2 x 7,500) – Rs. 165,000.
- Draughtsman (Category F) – 09 Posts: Irrigation Dept. Regional Offices in Anuradhapura (06) and Polonnaruwa (03). Salary: Rs. 150,000 – (2 x 7,500) – Rs. 165,000.
- Management Assistant (MN 2) – 03 Posts: Head Office, Colombo. Salary: MN 2-2025 Grade III.
- Office Aide (PL 2) – 01 Post: Head Office, Colombo. Salary: PL 2-2025 Grade III.
- Vacancies under Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program – Stage II Project:
- Quantity Surveyor (Category D) – 02 Posts: PIU Madatugama (01) & PIU Moragahakanda (01). Salary: Rs. 260,000 – (2 x 10,000) – Rs. 280,000.
- Draughtsman (Category F) – 02 Posts: PIU Madatugama (01) & PIU Moragahakanda (01). Salary: Rs. 160,000 – (2 x 7,500) – Rs. 175,000.
- Management Assistant (Accounts) (MN 2) – 05 Posts: PMU Colombo. Salary: MN 2-2025 Grade III.
- Management Assistant (MN 2) – 14 Posts: PMU Colombo (03), PIU Madatugama (05), and PIU Moragahakanda (06). Salary: MN 2-2025 Grade III.
- Salaries & Allowances: In accordance with Management Services Department (MSD) Circular No. 02/2026 and Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025, plus applicable cost of living allowances.
- General Eligibility:
- Candidates must be Sri Lankan citizens below 64 years of age.
- English proficiency, computer literacy, and familiarity with government regulations are mandatory.
- Work experience in foreign-funded projects in Sri Lanka is considered an added advantage.
- Public/semi-government sector applicants must submit applications through their respective heads of department.
- Application Procedure:
- Submit separate applications for each post and project via registered post, clearly specifying the project name, post applied for, and duty station.
- Mark the post applied for on the top left corner of the envelope.
- Enclose a comprehensive CV, certified copies of basic qualification certificates, and contact information of two non-related referees.
- Address: Project Director, Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program - Stage II Project (Human Resources Division), No. 493/1/1, T.B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10.
- Closing Date: On or before October 26, 2026.