Job Overview
Sarvodaya, Sri Lanka’s largest and longest-running community development movement, is seeking a dynamic and organised Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director. The role provides high-level executive, organisational and coordination support, with a strong focus on following up management decisions, coordinating across departments and stakeholders, and preparing reports, speeches and executive communications.
Position Details
- Job Title: Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
- Organization: Sarvodaya
- Location: Sarvodaya Headquarters, “Damsak Mandira”, No. 98, Rawatawatta Road, Moratuwa
- Job Type: Full Time, on-site, with domestic travel required
Organization Overview
Sarvodaya is Sri Lanka’s largest and longest-running community development movement. It has touched over 15,000 village communities across Sri Lanka for more than six decades, guided by the principles of Shramadana.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or professional qualification in Business Administration, Management or a related field (development-sector experience is an advantage)
- Relevant experience in executive support, administration, governance support, coordination or institutional reporting
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and follow up on decisions, action points and commitments arising from key organisational committees, management meetings, staff forums and external engagements
- Maintain a consolidated Master Action Register, prepare progress dashboards and highlight outstanding matters requiring executive attention
- Prepare concise reports on external meetings, consultations and official engagements, including agreed follow-up actions
- Research and draft speeches, executive reports, briefing notes, presentations and institutional communications for the Executive Director
- Coordinate with departments, Unit Heads, District Managers, project teams and stakeholders to gather information and track assigned deliverables
- Identify implementation delays, verify progress and escalate significant issues requiring executive direction
- Support executive priorities, meetings and special initiatives in close coordination with the Secretary while maintaining confidential records
Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal English; proficiency in Sinhala and Tamil is preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and digital reporting tools
- Strong organisational, analytical and follow-up skills, with an ability to manage priorities and deadlines
- High integrity, confidentiality and professional judgement
- Proactive, solution-oriented attitude and ability to work independently
Salary & Benefits
Remuneration: Rs. 60,000 – Rs. 80,000.
How to Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to pd@sarvodaya.org with the subject “Application – Executive Assistant to the ED” by 11 November 2026.
Important Notes
The closing date for applications is 11 November 2026.