Additional Commissioner of Welfare Benefits (Operation)

Additional Commissioner of Welfare Benefits (Operation)

Role Summary: Cadre position to be filled at the Colombo Head Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Policy & Strategy: Formulate and revise welfare policies, draft regulations, and set strategic goals for beneficiary selection and benefit distribution.
• Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day operations and make key decisions to ensure smooth institutional functioning.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance operational procedures for maximum efficiency.
• Stakeholder Guidance: Direct and supervise District/Divisional Secretariats and external partners on operational matters.
• Internal Coordination: Liaise with internal departments to ensure seamless implementation of workflows.
• Representation: Serve as the lead operational representative at Board, Ministry, and World Bank meetings.
• Advocacy & Support: Engage political, administrative, and community leaders to build awareness and secure active support for welfare programs.
• IT Leadership: Supervise the Welfare Benefits Integrated Management System and regulate the IT Unit's activities.
• Data Management: Manage the Social Protection Information Registry and coordinate its use across government tiers for social welfare schemes.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Chairman/Commissioner.

Qualifications & Experience

External Candidates:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Sociology, Development Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Information Systems, IT Engineering, or any other degree relevant to the subject area of the post which is recognized by the U.G.C.
• WITH A Postgraduate Degree qualification (Masters') in the relevant field or Associate Membership of a recognized professional Chartered Institute, which is relevant to the subject area of the post.
• AND Minimum of thirteen (13) years' experience at a “Managerial Level” in a Corporation, Statutory Board/ Institution, or reputed private institution after obtaining the first degree.
• OR Full (Fellow) Membership of a recognized professional Chartered Institution in the related field to the post AND Minimum of thirteen (13) years' experience at a “Managerial Level” in a Corporation, Statutory Board/ Institution, or reputed private institution after obtaining the first degree.

Internal Candidates:

• Having obtained the qualifications required by the external candidates mentioned above.
• Completion of minimum ten (10) years satisfactory service in a post in the Manager Category (MM 1-3) in the subject area relevant to the post.
• WITH A Postgraduate Degree qualification (Masters') in the relevant field or full Membership of a recognized professional Chartered Institute, which is relevant to the subject area of the post.

Salary Scale

HM 1-1 - 2025 Rs. [140,640 - 15 x 4,100 - 2