Overview
The Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority, under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, is recruiting project staff on a full-time contract basis. The posts are for the Madura Oya Southern Slope Development Project (2026 to 2032) and the Kivul Oya Development Project (2026 to 2031).
Vacancies
- Project Management Unit, Welikanda: 33 posts
- Project Implementation Unit, Kivul Oya (Ul zone): 41 posts
- Project Implementation Unit, Welikanda: 42 posts
The ad does not name the individual designations. The full list is on the Mahaweli Authority website, https://mahaweli.gov.lk/.
Eligibility
- Sri Lankan citizen below 64 years of age
- Knowledge of English, familiarity with government rules and regulations, and computer literacy are essential
- Experience in active foreign-funded projects in Sri Lanka counts as an added qualification
Salary
Pay follows Management Services Department Circular 02/2026. Assistant staff posts follow Public Administration Circular 10/2025. The notice gives no rupee figures.
How to apply
Send a separate application for each post so that it reaches the address below on or before 29 October 2026. Write the post name in the top left corner of the envelope.
Applicants who already work in a government or semi-government institution must apply through their head of department or institution. Only shortlisted applicants are called for an interview. Canvassing leads to disqualification.
Director General
Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority
No. 500, T.B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10
Phone: 011 2695972 or 011 2689743.
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