Divisional Child Protection Officer

Divisional Child Protection Officer – National Child Protection Authority

Job Overview

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) is inviting applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the position of Divisional Child Protection Officer (MA 3).

Job Title: Divisional Child Protection Officer (MA 3)
Organization: National Child Protection Authority
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Government Jobs, NGO & Development, HR & Administration
Number of Vacancies: 25
Closing Date: 24 August 2026

Position Details

The Divisional Child Protection Officer will support child protection activities of the National Child Protection Authority at the divisional level.

The position is classified under the MA 3 salary grade and carries 25 vacancies.

Company Overview

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) is a statutory authority responsible for child protection matters in Sri Lanka.

Address:
National Child Protection Authority
No. 330, Thalawathugoda Road
Madiwela
Sri Jayawardenepura
Sri Lanka

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should possess:

• A Degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant Degree recognized by the University Grants Commission.

The vacancy notice identifies the above degree qualification for the position.

Key Responsibilities

The vacancy advertisement does not provide a detailed list of specific duties for the Divisional Child Protection Officer.

The successful candidates will be expected to perform duties assigned by the National Child Protection Authority in connection with divisional-level child protection activities and the responsibilities of the post.

Required Skills

Candidates should have:

• Knowledge of Social Sciences or a relevant field.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with children, families and relevant stakeholders.
• Good coordination and organizational skills.
• Ability to work within divisional-level child protection programmes.
• Good report-writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work responsibly with sensitive and confidential information.
• Commitment to child protection and community-oriented services.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Scale: MA 3 – 01/2025

Salary: Rs. 53,940 – 10 × Rs. 800 – 11 × Rs. 1,190 – 10 × Rs. 1,320 – 5 × Rs. 1,350 – Rs. 94,980 per month.

Basic Salary as at 01 January 2027: Rs. 53,940.

Other Benefits

• Cost of Living Allowance.
• 12% contribution to EPF by the Authority.
• 3% contribution to ETF by the Authority.
• Other applicable benefits according to the relevant conditions of service.

How to Apply

Applicants should complete the prescribed application form and submit it together with:

• Certified copy of the Birth Certificate.
• NIC/Passport.
• Certified copies of educational and professional qualifications.
• Certificates proving relevant experience, where applicable.
• Names, addresses and contact details of two non-related referees.

A separate application should be submitted for each position if applying for more than one vacancy.

Applications should be sent only by registered post to:

Chairman
National Child Protection Authority
No. 330, Thalawathugoda Road
Madiwela
Sri Jayawardenepura
Sri Lanka

Applications should reach the above address on or before 24 August 2026.

The post applied for and preferred examination medium (Sinhala/Tamil/English) should be clearly marked on the top-left corner of the envelope.

Important Notes

• Applicants must be citizens of Sri Lanka.
• Number of Vacancies: 25.
• Applicants should be not less than 23 years and not more than 45 years of age. The upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates.
• A Degree in Social Sciences or another relevant Degree recognized by the University Grants Commission is required.
• Applicants should have excellent moral character and be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the post.
• Selected candidates may be required to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
• Applications must include certified copies of the required certificates and documents.
• Two non-related referees should be provided.
• Separate applications should be submitted when applying for more than one position.
• The preferred examination medium should be stated as Sinhala, Tamil or English.
• Recruitment will be conducted through the applicable Written Examination and/or interview procedure.
• Incomplete or illegible applications and applications that do not comply with the prescribed requirements may be rejected.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Closing Date: 24 August 2026.

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