Assistant Director

The Urban Development Authority (UDA) under the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development invites applications from suitably qualified citizens of Sri Lanka for the permanent position of Assistant Director (HRM & Administration) within the Middle Management Category (MM 1-3 Grade II).

Position Summary

• Role: Assistant Director (HRM & Administration)

• Category: Middle Manager Category (MM 1-3 Grade II)

• Institution: Urban Development Authority (UDA)

• Location: Battaramulla, Sri Lanka

• Nature of Appointment: Permanent Basis

• Application Deadline: November 17, 2026

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• External Candidates:

  • A Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Business Administration, B. Com, Public Administration, Public Management, or any other Degree in a field relevant to the subject area recognized by the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka.

  • AND Minimum three (03) years of post-qualifying experience in the relevant field in a Government department, corporation, statutory board/institution, or a reputed private institution after obtaining the first degree.

• Internal Candidates (1 or 2 below):

  1. Having obtained the qualifications required for external candidates above.

  2. Completion of minimum eight (08) years of satisfactory service in a post in the Junior Managerial category (JM 1-1) in the subject area relevant to the post.

• Age Limit: Age should not be less than 22 years and not more than 45 years old. (Note: The upper age limit does not apply to candidates in Public/Corporation Services).

Salary Scale & Fringe Benefits

• Salary Scale: Middle Manager Category (MM 1-3 Grade II) - Rs. [96,650 - 10 x 2,480 - 15 x 3,450 - 173,200] (Paid in accordance with Management Services Circular No. 01/2025).

• Retirement Benefits: Employees' Provident Fund (15% contribution by the Authority) and Employees' Trust Fund (3% contribution by the Authority).

• Fringe Benefits: UDA Housing Loan & Distress Loan Scheme, Annual Bonus, and Medical Insurance.

How to Apply

• Prepare your Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing educational and professional qualifications and experience, along with the names of two non-related referees.

• Applicants currently in the Government sector should forward their applications through the Head of the Department and are advised to send a copy in advance to ensure timely delivery.

• Clearly state the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

• Send your application via registered post to reach the address below on or before November 17, 2026.

Chairman

Urban Development Authority

07th Floor, "Sethsiripaya"

Battaramulla, Sri Lanka