About the role

SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka is hiring an HR & Administrative Assistant on a 1-year fixed-term contract at the Children’s Village in Anuradhapura. The assistant supports the efficient running of the project office: recruitment and orientation, personnel files, attendance and leave records, payroll inputs, meeting minutes, correspondence and dealings with staff, visitors and external stakeholders.

SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka says it is committed to protecting staff, programme participants and the communities it serves from child abuse, sexual harassment, exploitation and all other types of harm. Every new staff member shares responsibility for a safeguarding environment, and selection includes thorough reference cross-checks and a current police clearance certificate.

Key responsibilities

Assist with recruitment and orientation processes
Maintain employee records and personnel files
Monitor attendance and leave, and prepare payroll inputs
Coordinate meetings and prepare meeting minutes
Handle correspondence, documentation and office administration
Liaise with staff, visitors and external stakeholders
Keep all matters confidential

Requirements

Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or an equivalent qualification
At least 1 year of experience in a similar role
Knowledge of HR administrative procedures and office administration
Good computer literacy
Working knowledge of English
Strong organisational and communication skills
Able to multitask and meet deadlines

Remuneration

The advertisement does not state a salary or benefits.

How to apply

Submit your application on or before 8 October 2026. Email careers@soscvsrilanka.org and put the position in the subject line; incomplete CVs will not be entertained. Preference goes to candidates who live near Anuradhapura.

Postal contact: Head of HR & OD, SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka, P.O. Box 05, Piliyandala.

To apply for this job email your details to careers@soscvsrilanka.org