Kanthoruwa

Head of Child Development Center / Center Coordinator

Child Action Lanka

Salary
Not disclosed
Job type
Full-time
Work type
On-site
Experience
Executive

Kilinochchi·Posted Sep 17, 2026

Join the Child Action Lanka Team

We are looking for individuals that are passionate about making the world a better place for all children.

Current Vacancies

  • Kilinochchi: Head of Child Development Center
  • Batticaloa: Head of Child Development Center
  • Anuradhapura: Center Coordinator
  • Akkaraipattu: Center Coordinator

Qualifications & Requirements

Head of Child Development Center

  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the NGO/child development sector.
  • Proven leadership and staff management experience.
  • Good knowledge of child protection, safeguarding and child rights.
  • Strong communication, coordination and report-writing skills.
  • Good command of English, Sinhala and/or Tamil.
  • Computer literacy and ability to work with MS Office and reporting systems.
  • Strong commitment to the safety, wellbeing and development of children.

Center Coordinator

  • Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Education or related field.
  • 2-3 years' relevant experience, preferably in the NGO/child development sector.
  • Good coordination, communication and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
  • Computer literacy and good reporting skills.

How to Apply

Apply on or before 30th September

Email your CV to: careers@childactionlanka.org

Please mention the email subject as: "Name of the Vacancy | Work Location | Your Calling Name"

Ex: "Center Coordinator | Akkaraipattu | Name"