MWSIP Stage II Project Staff Vacancies 2026 – Mahaweli Water Security Investment Programme
Mahaweli Water Security Investment Programme (MWSIP) – Stage II has announced vacancies for qualified Sri Lankan citizens to join its Project Management Staff on a contract basis for the 2026–2031 project period.
📢 MWSIP Stage II Project Staff Vacancies 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands & Irrigation invites applications from qualified and dedicated Sri Lankan citizens for several project staff positions under the Mahaweli Water Security Investment Programme (MWSIP) – Stage II.
The project period is 2026–2031, and recruitment will be carried out on a contract basis according to the applicable Management Services Department (MSD) circulars and government recruitment procedures.
💰 Total Programme Cost: USD 536.5 Million
📅 Project Period: 2026–2031
🏢 Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands & Irrigation
📋 Employment: Contract Basis
🇱🇰 Eligibility: Sri Lankan Citizens
💼 Available Vacancies
| No. | Position | Salary Level | PMU Colombo | Moragahakanda | Madatugama |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Consultant – Eng. – Intermittent (Electrical & Hydraulic Designs) | Category C | 02 | – | – |
| 2 | Civil Engineer – Engineer I | Category D | 02 | 03 | 02 |
| 2 | Civil Engineer – Engineer III | Category D | – | 02 | 02 |
| 3 | Civil Engineer (Contract Management) | Category D | 01 | – | – |
| 4 | Earth Resource Engineer | Category D | – | 02 | 01 |
| 5 | Technical Officer (Mechanical) – PMU | Category E | 01 | – | – |
| 6 | Technical Officer | Category E | – | 02 | 01 |
📊 Vacancy Summary
- 👷 Project Consultant – Engineering: 02 vacancies
- 🏗️ Civil Engineer – Engineer I: 07 vacancies
- 🏗️ Civil Engineer – Engineer III: 04 vacancies
- 📑 Civil Engineer (Contract Management): 01 vacancy
- 🌍 Earth Resource Engineer: 03 vacancies
- ⚙️ Technical Officer (Mechanical) – PMU: 01 vacancy
- 🔧 Technical Officer: 03 vacancies
Total vacancies shown in the advertisement: 21 positions.
📍 Places of Work
The vacancies are available at the following project locations:
📌 PMU – Colombo
📌 Moragahakanda
📌 Madatugama
Applicants should carefully check the relevant position and place of work before submitting their applications.
🎓 Applicable Salary Circulars
The advertisement states that the following circulars are applicable:
🔹 MSD Circular No. 02/2026 – applicable to Category C–E salary levels.
🔹 Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025 and MSD Circular No. 02/2026 will be considered for the Management Assistant post according to the recruitment procedures.
Applicants are advised to refer to the relevant government circulars for detailed salary and recruitment information.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should meet the requirements specified in the recruitment advertisement.
✔️ Applicants should be below 64 years of age.
✔️ Proficiency in English is required.
✔️ Familiarity with Government regulations and procedures is essential.
✔️ Computer literacy is an essential prerequisite.
✔️ Previous experience in foreign-funded projects in Sri Lanka will be an added advantage.
📝 How to Apply
Applicants currently employed in the government service who wish to apply for the advertised positions should submit their applications through their respective Heads of Departments.
📌 Applicants should submit a separate application for each post they apply for.
📮 Applications should be sent by Registered Post.
⏰ Closing Date
14 September 2026
Applications must reach the relevant address on or before 14/09/2026.
📬 Address for Applications
Project Director
Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program – Stage II Project
(Human Resources Division)
No. 493/1/1,
T.B. Jayah Mawatha,
Colombo 10.
📌 Applicants should clearly indicate the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
🌐 Official Website
For more information and the relevant recruitment details, applicants are instructed to visit:
👉 MWSIP Careers: https://mwsip.lk/careers/
Applicants should also refer to the Ministry of Finance website for the applicable government circulars mentioned in the advertisement.
⚠️ Important Information for Applicants
🔔 Only short-listed applicants will be called for an interview.
🚫 Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification, and applications from candidates who engage in canvassing will be rejected.
📌 Candidates should carefully read the official vacancy notice and applicable circulars before submitting their applications.
📢 Government Job Advertisement – Sinhala Preview
📢 Government Job Advertisement – English Preview
Source – Silumina (2026.09.06) | Sunday Observer (2026.09.06)
