The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands & Irrigation has announced recruitment for Project Management Staff on a contract basis for the Mahaweli Water Security Investment Programme (MWSIP) – Stage II (Project Period: 2026–2031).
Applications are open to qualified and devoted Sri Lankan citizens across several engineering, consultant, and technical categories as per Management Services Department (MSD) Circular No. 02/2026. The closing date for applications is September 14, 2026.
Vacancy Summary: MWSIP Stage II
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands & Irrigation |
| Programme / Project | Mahaweli Water Security Investment Programme (MWSIP) - Stage II |
| Project Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Employment Basis | Contract Basis |
| Age Limit | Below 64 years |
| Closing Date | 14/09/2026 |
Available Positions & Work Locations
| No. | Designation / Work Area | Salary Level | PMU Colombo | Moragahakanda | Madatugama |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Consultant – Eng. - Intermittent (Electrical & Hydraulic Designs) | Category C | 02 | - | - |
| 2 | Civil Engineer | Category D (Engineer - I) | 02 | 03 | 02 |
| Civil Engineer | Category D (Engineer - III) | - | 02 | 02 | |
| 3 | Civil Engineer (Contract Management) | Category D (Engineer - I) | 01 | - | - |
| 4 | Earth Resource Engineer | Category D (Engineer - I) | - | 02 | 01 |
| 5 | Technical Officer (Mechanical) - PMU | Category E | 01 | - | - |
| 6 | Technical Officer | Category E | - | 02 | 01 |
Salary Scales & Prerequisites
- Salary Reference: Salary for Category C to E levels will be paid as specified in Annexure 02 of MSD Circular No. 02/2026 (dated 28/03/2026) and Public Administration Circular 10/2025.
- Qualifications: Candidates must possess proficiency in English, computer literacy, and familiarity with government regulations.
- Additional Merit: Work experience in foreign-funded projects in Sri Lanka will be an added advantage.
- Public Sector Employees: Applicants currently in government service must submit their applications through their respective Heads of Departments.
How to Apply
Applicants must forward their applications separately for each post by registered post on or before 14/09/2026. Ensure the post applied for is clearly marked on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Postal Address:
Project Director
Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program – Stage II Project
(Human Resources Division)
No. 493/1/1,
T.B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10.
For more details and official circular guidelines, visit the project career page at: https://mwsip.lk/careers/.
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