Administration Associate – Room to Read

Administration Associate – Room to Read

Room to Read is hiring an Administration Associate for its Colombo office 🇱🇰

This is a great opportunity to join a globally recognized non-profit organization focused on literacy and girls’ education, while gaining hands-on experience in office administration & logistics operations 📚✨

📌 Job Details

• Position: Administration Associate
• Company: Room to Read
• Location: Colombo
• Job Type: Full-Time
• No. of Vacancies: 01

🧾 Job Description

The Administration Associate will support front office operations, logistics coordination, and administrative functions.

You will play a key role in ensuring smooth office operations, supporting staff, and maintaining communication and documentation processes.

💼 Key Responsibilities

• 📞 Handle reception duties, calls, and visitor coordination
• 🏢 Maintain office equipment and ensure smooth facility operations
• ✈️ Coordinate logistics (travel bookings, visas, hotel arrangements)
• 📊 Manage office expenses and maintain records
• 🧾 Handle utility payments and administrative documentation
• 📡 Manage office internet/routers and service providers
• 🎤 Support events, meetings, and workshops logistics
• 📁 Maintain document flow, dispatch, and filing systems
• 🛒 Handle procurement (stationery, groceries, supplies)
• 🧹 Supervise cleaning and office maintenance staff
• 🌍 Coordinate arrangements for visiting global staff

🎓 Qualifications

• 🎓 Degree / Diploma / Certificate in a relevant field
• 🗂 Diploma in secretarial practices (added advantage)
• 💬 Strong communication skills in English + Sinhala/Tamil
• 📦 Knowledge in logistics / supply chain
• 💻 Proficiency in MS Office
• 🏢 Experience in office administration & reception duties
• 🧠 Good verbal and listening skills

🌟 Ideal Candidate Profile

• ❤️ Passion for working in a non-profit / education sector
• 💡 Innovative and proactive mindset
• 🤝 Strong teamwork and independent working ability
• 🔒 High integrity and professionalism
• ⚡ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

💰 Salary & Benefits

• 💵 Salary based on experience
• 🏥 Health, accident & provident fund benefits
• 🌍 Opportunity to work in a global impact organization

📩 How to Apply

📧 Send your CV to: lk.hiring@roomtoread.org

📌 Include:

• Names & contact details of 3 non-related referees
• Mention the position applied in the subject line

⏳ Deadline: Within 10 days of advertisement

🌍 About the Organization

Room to Read is a globally recognized NGO focused on improving literacy and gender equality in education, working closely with governments including Sri Lanka.