Management Assistant, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist – Ministry of Agriculture

AGRICULTURE SECTOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT

International Development Association of the World Bank has agreed to fund the Agriculture Sector Modernization Project in line with a Country partnership strategy (CPS) to support small holder farmers to produce competitive and marketable commodities improve their ability to respond to market requirements and move towards increased commercialization. The project implementation period is 05 years and the estimated cost of the project is USS 58.63 Mn.

Applications are invited to the Provincial Project Management Unit of Uva Province by the Chief Secretary, Uva Province from qualified candidates who possess the qualification and experience for the following post according to the circular of Management Services Department No. 01/2019 of 15.03.2019.

01. Monitorins & Evaluation Specialist (PS 3) 01 Post (Based in Monaragala)

1. Successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field which is recognized by the University Grants Commission.

OR

Any other qualifications in the relevant field considered as equivalent to the Degree by the University Grants Commission

OR

Obtained Associate Membership of a recognized professional institute in the relevant field / any other equivalent qualification

WITH

At least 10 years post qualifying experience at Managerial Level in the relevant field.

2. Successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field which is recognized by University Grants Commission

OR

Any other qualifications in the relevant field considered as equivalent in the Degree by the University Grants Commission

OR

Obtained Associate Membership of a recognized professional institute in the relevant field I any other equivalent qualification

AND

A Postgraduate Degree in the relevant field or Corporate I Chartered Membership at a recognized professional institution or equivalent professional qualifications

WITH

At least 08 years post qualifying experience at Managerial Level in the relevant field.

3. Be a Class I Officer of the Government All Island Services or similar status in the relevant field.

WITH

At least 03 years experience in the Class I Post in the relevant field.

02. Management Assistant – 01 Post (Based in Moneragala)

I. Having passed the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination in Six (6) subject with four (4) Credit passes including Sinhala I Tamil, English, and Mathematics at one sitting.

AND

Having passed all the subjects in G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination at one sitting (except the General paper). Passing 3 subjects under the old syllabus at one sitting.

II. Shall be not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years of age on the closing date of application.

Method of Selection: Shortlisted applicants based on qualifications and experience will be called for the interview.

Salary Scale: Salary is based on the Management Services Circular No. 01/2019 of 15.03.2019

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Officers belonging to Government Services will be recruited on secondment basis and persons outside the Government Service will be recruited on contract basis. All appointments will be initially for one-year period and extension of service will be based on successful performance.

APPLICATION:

All applicants are requested to forward their applications together with Curriculum Vitae along with two non-related referees and copies of the certificates under registered post on or before 10th November 2020 to reach the address Chief Secretary, Chief Secretary’s Office, Uva Provincial Council, Badulla. Applicants currently in government I semi-government Services should forward their applications through the Head of relevant Department.

The post applied for and the project name should be clearly stated on the top lefthand corner of the envelope containing application.

Chief Secretary

Uva Province