GSS STAFF

The SAARC Cultural Centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka is the Regional Centre for Art and Culture, established by the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) with the mandate to promote regional unity through cultural integration and inter-cultural dialogue and contribute towards preservation, conservation, and protection of South Asia’s cultural heritage within the framework of the SAARC Agenda for Culture.

The following vacancies at the SAARC Cultural Centre, Colombo are open for citizens of Sri Lanka.

1. COMPUTER OPERATION OFFICER GSS CATEGORY – II (one year contract basis)

       Age: Below 45 years 

       Place of posting: Colombo

i. Educational Qualifications: A Degree or equivalent certifications in Networking and Hardware.
ii. A minimum of 5 years experience in the field of IT
iii. Salary Scale: US$ 185-6×5-215(EB) 7×5-250(EB) plus other allowances as per the Harmonized Rules of the SAARC Regional Centers payable in Sri Lankan Rupee.

2. RESEARCH ASSISTANT – GSS CATEGORY – II (one year contract basis)

       Age: Below 45 years 

       Place of posting: Colombo

i. Educational Qualifications: Degree from a recognized University.
ii. 5 years research experience on Cultural & Social Affairs in a recognized institution, and good working knowledge in processing digital data.
iii. Salary Scale: US$ 185-6×5-215(EB) 7×5-250(EB) plus other allowances as per the Harmonized Rules of the SAARC Regional Centers payable in Sri Lankan Rupee.

3. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT- GSS CATEGORY III (one year contract basis)

       Age: Below 45 years 

       Place of posting: Colombo.

i. Educational Qualifications: Advance Level/Higher Secondary Level
ii. At least 5 years experience in the field of administration, finance, Experience in working for a foreign mission / international organization would be an advantage.
iii. Salary Scale: US$ 161-5×5-186(EB) 6×5-216(EB) plus other allowances as per the Harmonized rules of the SAARC Regional Centers payable in Sri Lankan Rupee.

4. RECEPTIONIST- GSS CATEGORY III (one year contract basis)

       Age: Below 35 years 

       Place of posting: Colombo

i. Educational Qualifications: Advance Level/Higher Secondary Level
ii. At least 5 years experience and the ideal candidates would be pleasing personality and ability to communicate well in English. Excellent interpersonal skills.
iii. Salary Scale: US$ 161-5×5-186(EB) 6×5-216(EB) plus other allowances as per the Harmonized rules of the SAARC Regional Centres payable in Sri Lankan Rupee.

Other Service Conditions:

  1. The medium of work will be in English.
  2. Applicants who possess the above requisite qualifications should forward ‘their applications together with copies of educational and professional qualifications, details of work experience and names and addresses of 02 non-related referees.
  3. All applications should be sent by registered post or fill the relevant google forms below on or before 19th April 2024.
  4. Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interviews.

1. COMPUTER OPERATION OFFICER GSS CATEGORY – II (one year contract basis) – https://forms.gle/27T6ikDswPe6q1Nv9

2. RESEARCH ASSISTANT – GSS CATEGORY – II (one year contract basis) – https://forms.gle/k1XTtEoHRhSUPLQ18

3. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT- GSS CATEGORY III (one year contract basis) – https://forms.gle/2ijhnACff1E8kiVH9

4. RECEPTIONIST- GSS CATEGORY III (one year contract basis) – https://forms.gle/gXM3s7sNtnPzJjez7

Director
SAARC Cultural Centre
No. 224, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7.