The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Sri Lankan citizens for multiple vacancies under the Sustainable Tourism Sector Development Project (STSDP).

This project is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) with financial assistance of US$ 30 million to improve tourism infrastructure in Dambulla (Sigiriya) and Trincomalee.

📌 Project Overview

• Project Name: Sustainable Tourism Sector Development Project (STSDP)
• Funding Agency: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
• Executing Agency: Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development
• Work Locations: Colombo, Dambulla & Trincomalee
• Salary Category: As per Management Services Department Circular No. 01/2026
• Appointment Type: Contract basis (1 year, extendable based on performance)

Experience in foreign-funded and tourism-related projects will be considered an added advantage.

🏢 Available Vacancies

🔹 Project Management Unit (PMU) – Colombo

1. Project Director – 1 (Category A)
2. Additional Project Director – 1 (Category B)
3. Environment & Social Safeguard Specialist – 1 (Category C)
4. Senior Quantity Surveyor – 1 (Category C)
5. Senior Administrative Officer – 1 (Category E)
6. Senior Procurement Officer – 1 (Category E)
7. Technical Officer – 1 (Category F)
8. Project Officer (Safeguard) – 1 (Category F)
9. Project Officer (Monitoring) – 1 (Category F)
10. Project Officer (Conservation) – 1 (Category F)
11. Office Assistant – 1 (Supportive Staff)
12. Driver – 2

🔹 Project Implementation Unit – Dambulla (PIU-D)

13. Senior Project Engineer – 1 (Category C)
14. Senior Safeguard Officer (Social & Gender) – 1 (Category E)
15. Senior Technical Officer – 2 (Category E)
16. Project Officer (Administration/Coordination) – 1 (Category F)
17. Management Assistant – 1 (Supportive Staff)
18. Office Assistant – 1

🔹 Project Implementation Unit – Trincomalee (PIU-T)

19. Senior Project Engineer – 1 (Category C)
20. Senior Safeguard Officer (Social & Gender) – 1 (Category E)
21. Senior Technical Officer – 2 (Category E)
22. Project Officer (Administration/Coordination) – 1 (Category F)
23. Management Assistant – 2 (Supportive Staff)
24. Office Assistant – 1

📅 Application Deadline

🗓 On or before 01 March 2026

📩 How to Apply

Applicants are advised to visit the official website:

🌐 www.transport.gov.lk

• Download the detailed notice and prescribed Application Form
• Submit completed application with:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copies of relevant certificates
  • Names and contact details of two non-related referees

📮 Send applications by registered post to:

Additional Secretary (Projects)
Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development
06th Floor, Sethsiripaya – Stage II
Battaramulla

⚠ Important Instructions

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews
• Clearly indicate the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope
• Government sector applicants must apply through the respective Heads of Departments
• Incomplete or late applications will be rejected

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