Position: Director (Administration & Finance)
Organization: Human Rights Commission
Qualifications & Experience:
External Candidates:
Option 1:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (recognized by UGC)
- AND a Master’s degree or Associate Membership of a recognized Chartered institute (relevant field)
- AND 15 years of managerial experience in the public/private sector
Option 2:
- Full Membership of a recognized professional Chartered institute (relevant field)
- AND 15 years of managerial experience in the public/private sector
Option 3:
- Class I Officer in Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS)
- AND educational qualifications under Option 1
Internal Candidates:
- Meet external candidate qualifications
- OR have 5 years satisfactory service in MM Grade I (relevant field)
Salary:
- Scale: HM 1-1-2025 (Rs. 140,640 – 15x4,100 – 202,140) + approved allowances
- Circular: DMS No. 01/2025
General Conditions:
- Must be a Sri Lankan citizen with good moral character
- Physically and mentally fit
- Entitled to EPF & ETF
- Government officers must apply through department head
- Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed
- All certificates to be submitted with application
- Qualifications must be completed by closing date
- Appointment by Board of Commissioners
- Salary placement per Establishment Code for internal candidates
How to Apply
- Send application & Bio-data with 2 non-related referees
- Via registered post to:
- Secretary, Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka,
- No. 14, R. A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 04
- Indicate the post on the top-left corner of the envelope
Bio-data Writing Tips
1. Start with Personal
Information
- Include only essential, professional details:
- Full Name (as per official documents)
- Address
- NIC Number
- Date of Birth
- Contact Number(s)
- Email Address
- Civil Status
- Citizenship
2. Educational Qualifications
- List in reverse chronological order (most recent first):
- Degree(s), University, and Year
- Professional qualifications (e.g., Chartered Memberships)
- Postgraduate qualifications (if any)
- Include class/division/GPA if it's strong
3. Work Experience
- Focus on managerial-level roles:
- Position Title
- Name of Organization
- Duration (From – To)
- Responsibilities and achievements
- Highlight finance/administration/public sector roles
4. Professional
Memberships
- Mention any memberships in:
- Chartered Institutes (CA Sri Lanka, CIMA, ACCA, etc.)
- Administrative/professional associations relevant to public service
5. Key Skills &
Competencies
- Especially those relevant to:
- Financial Management
- HR & Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership
- Policy Implementation
6. Achievements
- Include:
- Notable projects led
- Awards or recognitions
- Reforms introduced, cost-saving initiatives, etc.
7. References
- Include two non-related referees
- Provide full name, designation, workplace, and contact info
- Make sure they are aware you are using them as referees
8. Professional Formatting
- Use clear headings (bold, underlined)
- Stick to 2–3 pages max
- Use formal language
- Proofread for grammar and spelling
| Organization | Human Rights Commission |
| Closing Date | 08 MAY 2025 |
| Advertisement | Download PDF |
| Source | www.hrcsl.lk |
