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Senior Project Manager

Area: Programme

Location: Batticaloa

Closing date: 31 May 2026

Senior Project Manager

Vacancy:

01

Job Category:

Programme

Job Level:

Mid

Job Type:

Full time

Job Location:

Batticaloa

Area / Headquarters:

Site Office

Workplace:

Work at office

Role Type:

Staff

Job Context:

HI is currently looking for an Senior Project Manager for its “Connected Communities for Enhanced Climate Resilience and Inclusive Disaster Risk Management in Sri Lanka " under the with Handicap International Federation—Humanity & Inclusion based in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

Job Location: Batticaloa

Type of Contract: Fixed-Term

Duration of the Contract: 01 June 2026- 31 Dec 2027

Line Manager: Regional Programme Director

 

Reporting to the Regional Programme Director, the Project Manager contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion’s mandate and 10-year strategy in the country of intervention. The role is responsible for the effective and timely implementation of emergency projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and maximum impact in rapidly changing contexts. Through an appropriate delegation and oversight system, the Project Manager ensures sound project management, compliance, and accountability. Alongside other HI managers, the post holder contributes to the overall effective functioning and sound management of the organization

Responsibilities:

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

1. Strategy and steering

  • Contribute to the development of the programme’s operational strategy:
  • Contribute to programme or country operational strategy (StratOp).
  • Draft new project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project.
  • Contribute to the drafting of new proposals for new opportunities, if necessary

 Operational implementation

Ensure the implementation of the project, in line with the logical framework and allocated budget:

  • Steer the project’s intervention strategy and put forward adjustments if the objectives change or if it is likely that they will not be met.
  • Ensure that activities and the associated resources are planned, and implement the action plan.
  • Ensure that activities are implemented in line with the project proposal and the allocated budget.
  • Ensure project reporting, internally (within the programme) and externally (reporting to funding bodies, authorities and/or partners).
  • Undertake expenditure and manage the project activity-specific budget lines according to the delegation he/she received based on the programme signature delegation table
  • Prepare and manage partnerships with the project implementation partners.
  • Guarantee the proper archiving of information.

Ensure that project implementation complies with the existing frameworks:

  • Ensure the proper implementation and follow-up of institutional policies (specifically
  • PME, PSEAH and Age-Gender-Disability policies) and the other HI internal standards.
  • Ensure compliance with the terms of the project proposal and the rules applied by the project funding body/bodies. 
  • Ensure compliance with global technical standards and norms by communicating and by involving the technical specialists and advisors with expertise in the project themes.

Ensure project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning:

  • Ensure project monitoring, specifically activity progress indicators and the expected outcomes. 
  • Develop and implement the project evaluation plan.
  • Ensure that the project is accountable to the local stakeholders.
  • Ensure project learning, taking into account lessons learned from similar previous projects, following the recommendations made throughout the project (from evaluations, support missions, audits, etc.), and capitalising on the acquired knowledge.

Ensure project data management

  • Ensure that the appropriate data collection and management tools are in place on the project, in line with global standards.
  • Ensure that data related to the project is collected and compiled in the project database.
  • Carry out regular checks and makes any necessary corrections to the activity database.

Coordinate the teams involved in the project:

  • Facilitate coordination meetings between his/her direct team and the support services located in the area when necessary. 
  • Ensure that his/her team and the support teams (shared and technical services, in particular) work well together in order to facilitate the implementation of the project in the country. 
  • Facilitate the project steering committee.

Contribute to external project communication:

  • Contribute to HI’s external influence by taking part in networks, when required.
  • Communicate about the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when relevant

5. Emergency Preparedness & Response

  • Lead emergency preparedness actions within the project.
  • Reorganize team priorities during emergencies to ensure rapid, effective response.
  • Coordinate with authorities, partners, and clusters as required.

Educational Requirements:

  • At least Bachelor’s degree (Master's Degree: prefarabble) in Management, Development Studies, Public Health, Social Science, Psychology, Education, Agriculture and Livelihood, Rehabilitation Science (OT/PT/P&O, SLT), or any other similar /relevant field. Kindly refrain from applying if you do not meet the academic qualifications specified in the job advertisement.

Additional Requirements:

  • Age 20 to 55 year(s)

  • Both males and females are allowed to apply

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the humanitarian and development field.

 

  • Due to the nature of the work and context, the position holder may be required to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability and willingness to work and live in diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environments.
  • Excellent facilitation skills (facilitation of training, awareness session, communication with the community)
  • Experience working in the emergency project
  • Experience working with HI will be added advantage
  • Knowledge of humanitarian aid project management tools (project cycle, etc.)
  • Good planning and organizational skills
  • Capacity to manage teams, while strengthening their competencies and autonomy
  • Forward-planning and decision-making
  • Adaptability and comprehension
  • Ability to work under pressure (heavy workload on occasion, temporary deterioration in the security situation)
  • English language skills are mandatory
  • IT skills (MS Office)
  • Commitment to humanitarian aid and its values.
  • Strong focus on the principles of “Do”
  • Being capable of helping team members to progress developing his/her staff ‘s ability to work autonomously.
  • Knowing how to position oneself so things can move forward.
  • Knowing how to simplify and prioritize.

Required Expertise:

Required Skills:

Salary:

Negotiable

Additional Salary Info:

Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration, and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement do not match your expectations."

  • Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and budget availability.

Compensation & Other Benefits:

  • Festival Bonus: 02

  • Gratuity/End of Service Benefits

  • Leave: Sick leave, Annual leave, Casual leave, Event Leave and Compensatory Leave

  • Maternity Coverage for Staff & Dependents

  • Medical Coverage for Staff & Dependents including General/Outpatient, Hospitalization, Dental, and Optical

  • Mobile Allowances

  • Per diem

  • Staff Group Life Insurance

  • Medical Coverage: Staff and dependents will get general/outpatient, hospitalization, dental, and optical medical insurance facilities as per the HI policy.
  • Maternity Coverage: Staff & dependents will get maternity medical coverage facilities per the HI policy.
  • Group Life Insurance Coverage: Staff will get the death benefit, accidental benefit, permanent partial disability, permanent total disability benefit, and critical illness benefit as per the HI policy.
  • Leave: Staff will get sick leave, annual leave, casual leave, medical leave, and event leave as per HI policy.
  • Allowance for Children's Education: Staff will get an allowance for Children's Education as per the HI policy.
  • National travel cost of child caretaker: Female staff will get a reimbursement for the cost of national travel of the child caretaker as per the HI policy.
  • Additional Responsibility (Interim) Allowance: Staff will get an allowance for additional responsibility (interim) as per the HI policy.
  • Relocation Allowance: Staff will get an allowance for relocation allowance as per the HI policy.
  • Work From Home: Staff will get work-from-home facilities as per the HI policy.

Published on:

18 May 2026

Deadline on:

31 May 2026

Special Instruction:

Send a motivation letter and an updated CV including 2 referees (one must be your current line manager) with contact number and e-mail address.

The deadline of submission of application is on 31 May 2026. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please mention the position you have applied for in the Subject of the email. HI Sri Lanka reserves the right to cancel, postpone or modify the whole recruitment process and reject any application without specifying any reasons whatsoever.   

Handicap International (HI) is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women, people with disability, and members from disadvantaged communities are strongly encouraged to apply.  

HI firmly believes in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organization. This is why we are committed to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. Please indicate if you require any special accommodations, including participation in the first interview.   

Candidates applying for a job with HI must be ready to comply with our Child Protection Policy, and Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment. HI Sri Lanka has a zero tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the values and mission of HI, hence, all selected candidates are expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 

The selected employee should clearly understand that all final offers of employment are contingent upon a successful reference check. The pre-employment screening will be performed for all 

Job Summary

  • Published on: 18 May 2026
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Employment Status: Full time
  • Experience: 4 to 5 year(s)
  • Gender: Both
  • Age: 20 to 55
  • Job Location: Batticaloa
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Application Deadline: 31 May 2026