Bilingual Coordinator (Tamil & Sinhala)

Bi-Lingual Coordinator (Tamil & Sinhala)

Company: Dutch-Lanka Friendship Foundation (DLFF)

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate project activities across target communities in the Ampara district
• Act as the primary liaison between government officials, divisional secretariats, local authorities, and DLFF programme teams
• Build and sustain strong relationships with beneficiaries, community leaders, civil society organisations, and multi-sector stakeholders
• Facilitate community meetings, awareness sessions, and multi-stakeholder coordination workshops
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits and document project progress, findings, and outcomes
• Collect, compile, and analyse data for monitoring, evaluation, and donor reporting
• Support development and implementation of project work plans, field schedules, and activity budgets
• Maintain accurate records, case files, and documentation of all project activities
• Prepare timely field reports, meeting minutes, and progress updates for the District Manager and Country Director
• Ensure community accountability mechanisms are upheld and beneficiary feedback is captured and addressed

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field (required)
• Minimum 2-3 years of project coordination experience within an NGO, INGO, or government setting
• Fluent in Tamil, Sinhala, and English – spoken and written (MANDATORY)
• Valid Motor Vehicle / Riding Licence (MANDATORY)
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive
• Proven experience coordinating with government departments, provincial councils, or public institutions
• Strong community engagement, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with disability inclusion, gender, and livelihoods programming is an advantage
• Willingness to travel extensively within Ampara district and Eastern Province
• Residents of Ampara and Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply

Location

Ampara, Eastern Province

Compensation & Benefits

• Basic Salary: LKR 70,000
• Statutory Benefits: EPF / ETF
• Insurance Cover: Medical

How to Apply

Send your updated CV and Cover Letter with the subject line “Bi-Lingual Coordinator – Ampara” to info@dlff.org.lk on or before 21st August 2026. Include contact details of two non-related referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.