The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands & Irrigation is calling for applications to recruit Project Staff for the Mahaweli Water Security Investment Programme (MWSIP) - Stage II (2026-2031). These are contract-based positions with salaries based on the Management Services Department (MSD) Circular 01/2019.
Available Vacancies
Vacancies are available in Colombo (PMU), Madatugama (PIU), and Moragahakanda (PIU):
Senior Management & Heads
- Project Director
- Deputy Project Director (Engineering)
- Head of PIU – Engineering (Madatugama & Moragahakanda)
Engineering & Technical Staff
- Senior Civil Engineer (General & Contract Management)
- Senior Earth Resources Engineer
- Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Senior Engineer (Civil) – PIU Madatugama / Moragahakanda
- Procurement Engineer
- Civil Engineer (Contract Management / Category A & D)
- Earth Resources Engineer
- Technical Officer (Civil / Mechanical)
Specialists & Managers
- Procurement Specialist
- Environment Specialist
- Land Acquisition & Resettlement Specialist
- Communication Specialist
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist
- Finance Manager
- Training Manager
- HR Manager
- Internal Auditor
- ICT Manager
- Accountant
Officers & Support Staff
- Procurement Officer
- Environment Officer
- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
- Communication Officer
- GRM, Gender Youth, Land & Social Inclusion Officer
- Project Secretary
- Management Assistant / Accounts Assistant / Documentation Assistant
- Driver
- Office Aid / Peon
- Labor
- Bungalow Keeper
Qualifications & Experience
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Age Limit: Below 62 Years.
- General Requirements: Proficiency in English, Computer Literacy, and familiarity with Government regulations are essential.
- Experience: Work experience in foreign-funded projects in Sri Lanka is an added advantage.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary Scale: Based on MSD Circular 01/2019 (PS 01 to PS 06 categories) and Public Administration Circular 03/2016 for support staff.
- Project Duration: 2026 - 2031.
For more government project vacancies, please browse our Home Page.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their applications via Registered Post to the following address.
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Postal Address:
Addl. Secretary (PPM Unit),
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands & Irrigation,
10th Floor, Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka,
No. 500, T. B. Jayah Mawatha,
Colombo 10. - Closing Date: On or before 05th February 2026.
- Note: Please indicate the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope. Separate applications should be forwarded for each post.
Disclaimer: We are not a government institution. All job details are
taken from the official Ministry advertisement. Please verify information via
www.irrigationmin.gov.lk.
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