University of Colombo CSHR Vacancies 2026 – Project Manager & Administrative Assistant
This vacancy is now closed
The closing date for this vacancy was September 4, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted.
The University of Colombo has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for the posts of Project Manager and Administrative Assistant at the Centre for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR), Faculty of Law.
Both appointments will initially be offered on a one-year contract basis.
⚡ Quick Information
🏛️ Institution: University of Colombo
⚖️ Faculty: Faculty of Law
🏢 Centre: Centre for the Study of Human Rights
💼 Posts: Project Manager / Administrative Assistant
📄 Contract Period: One Year
💰 Project Manager Salary: Rs. 100,000 + Allowances
💰 Administrative Assistant Salary: Rs. 35,000 + Allowances
🎁 Benefits: EPF 12% + ETF 3%
🎤 Selection: Interview
📮 Application Method: Google Form + Registered Post
🔴 Closing Date: 04 September 2026
English Notice
Project Manager – Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University of Colombo
- A Master’s Degree in Law or Social Sciences with a research component
- A record of publications
- A minimum of five years of relevant project experience
Relevant experience should include project management and administration, proposal writing, reporting, budget preparation, liaison with funders and project supervision.
Applicants must be between 25 and 45 years of age on the closing date.
Administrative Assistant – Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- G.C.E. Advanced Level with a Diploma or NVQ qualification, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University of Colombo
- A minimum of two years of experience in administration-related work
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Sinhala or Tamil
Applicants must be between 25 and 45 years of age on the closing date.
Salary and Contract Period
Project Manager
- Monthly payment: Rs. 100,000
- Cost-of-living allowance
- Other approved allowances
- EPF 12% and ETF 3%
- One-year contract
Administrative Assistant
- Monthly payment: Rs. 35,000
- Cost-of-living allowance
- Other approved allowances
- EPF 12% and ETF 3%
- One-year contract
The University may consider extending the service period depending on satisfactory performance and institutional requirements.
Required Documents
Applicants should submit:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copy of the National Identity Card
- Certified copies of educational certificates
- Certified copies of service certificates
How to Apply
Applicants must complete both of the following steps:
1. Online Registration
Submit details through the relevant Google Form available on the official CSHR vacancies page:
Submit/Register through the relevant Google Form available here:
- Project Manager – https://forms.gle/6PGdukL1ZZ5bMG8S8
- Administrative Assistant – https://forms.gle/cEXi6Q67Jjbwpevs6
2. Registered Post
Send the application and supporting documents by registered post to:
The Director
Centre for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR)
Faculty of Law, University of Colombo
No. 94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha
Colombo 03
The name of the position applied for must be written clearly on the upper-left corner of the envelope.
Closing Date
Applications must be submitted on or before 04 September 2026.
Official Sources
University Vacancy Notice:
https://cmb.ac.lk/post-of-project-manager-and-administrative-assistant-cshr-faculty-of-law
CSHR Vacancies and Google Forms:
https://cshr.cmb.ac.lk/vacancies/
Source Note:This information has been prepared with reference to the official advertisement and relevant institutional sources. Applicants are advised to verify all details from the official source before applying.
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