Administrative Officer – National Institute of Plantations Management

Administrative Officer

Job Overview

The National Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM), operating under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, is inviting applications from suitably qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the position of Administrative Officer (JM 1.1 – Grade II) on a permanent basis.

Position Details

Job Title: Administrative Officer
Organization: National Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM)
Job Category: JM 1.1 (Grade II)
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Athurugiriya, Sri Lanka

Organization Overview

The National Institute of Plantation Management is a government institution dedicated to developing human resources and management expertise for Sri Lanka’s plantation sector and related industries.

Qualifications & Experience

External Applicants

Applicants should possess a degree recognized by the UGC in one of the following fields:

• Human Resources Management
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Public Management
• Commerce
• Any other relevant degree related to the subject area

Internal Applicants

Must satisfy one of the following:

• Possess the qualifications required for external candidates, or
• Have completed a minimum of five (05) years of satisfactory service in the post of Management Assistant (Non-Technological Category MA 1.1) Grade II in the subject-relevant area.

Age Requirement

• Minimum Age: 22 years
• Maximum Age: 45 years

The upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Assistant Director (Administration).
• Assist in Human Resource Management functions.
• Handle procurement-related activities.
• Coordinate transport administration.
• Support maintenance and legal affairs of the institute.
• Contribute to the effective management of general administrative functions.

Required Skills

• Strong administrative and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of human resource management practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple administrative functions.
• Competency in handling institutional operations and documentation.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Scale

JM 1.1 Salary Scale:

Rs. 72,650 – 10×1,360 – 18×2,040 – 122,970

Starting Salary

Rs. 65,633 per month

Additional Benefits

• Government-approved allowances
• Permanent government-sector employment benefits

Selection Method

Candidates will be selected through:

• Written Competitive Examination and/or
• Structured Interview conducted by a professional interview panel

How to Apply

Forward a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) together with:

• Names and addresses of two non-related referees
• Copies of relevant educational and professional certificates

Applications should be sent by registered post to:

Director / Chief Executive Officer
National Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM)
M.D.H. Jayawardena Mawatha
Athurugiriya
Sri Lanka

Telephone: 011-2770232

Application Deadline

30 June 2026

Important Notes

• The post applied for must be clearly marked on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
• Applications from public sector employees should be forwarded through the Heads of their respective institutions.
• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• Only candidates with complete applications will be eligible for the written examination and/or interview.

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