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Programme Coordinator, Economic Social and Cultural Rights Programme (Colombo 8)


Employer:
Industry: Management, Public Sector
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

The Job:

To coordinate the implementation of activities under the Economic, Social Cultural Rights programme of the Law and Society Trust in accordance with the programme implementation plan. The tasks include monitoring the violations of the right to land ownership and the response of partner organisations in addressing it. The ESCR programme is engaged in promoting the rights based approach to development.

Management: For overall line management, the coordinator will report to head of the ESCR programme.

Key Responsibilities:-

In consultation with the head of the ESCR programme:

– Ensure that programme activities are implemented according to the plan and within the budget.
– Undertake travel in connection with programme activities and in coordination with partner organisations
– Facilitate research and documentation activities
– Ensure that links are established and existing links with partners strengthened.
– Carry out any other tasks in connection with the programme that LST may consider necessary in meeting programme objectives.
– Represent the programme at meetings with partner organisations and stakeholders in and outside the programme networks

Requirements:

– 2-3 years experience in a non- government organisation in the field of development, social science research, economics or human rights
– Good writing and communication skills in English and Sinhala.
– Interpersonal skills for working in a small group of colleagues in a collaborative and supportive manner.
– Interest in building partnerships and coalitions across language, culture and religion
– Willingness to network with state and non state actors to promote economic, social and cultural rights while engaging in public advocacy in and outside Colombo
– Familiarity with land and property rights will be an advantage

Apply with CV and cover letter with names of two referees.

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