Assistant Director

Assistant Director – Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund

Job Overview

The Vehicle Emission Testing Programme Unit of the Department of Motor Traffic invites applications for contract-based Assistant Director positions.

Two Assistant Director vacancies are available:

• Assistant Director (Communications) – 01 Post
• Assistant Director (Research) – 01 Post

The positions are offered on a six-month contract basis.

Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Work Location: Department of Motor Traffic, Colombo 05
Job Type: Contract – 6 Months
Job Category: Government Jobs, Management, Media & Design, Engineering & Technical

Position Details

Positions:

• Assistant Director (Communications) – 01 Post
• Assistant Director (Research) – 01 Post

Nature of Appointment: Contract-based
Contract Period: Six months

Company Overview

The Vehicle Emission Testing Programme Unit operates under the Department of Motor Traffic and is responsible for activities related to the vehicle emission testing programme.

Qualifications & Experience

Assistant Director (Communications)

External applicants must possess:

• A Special or General Degree with Mass Communication as a subject from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka.
• A postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma of not less than one year in a field related to Communication from a UGC-recognized university.
• At least 10 years of satisfactory and efficient service as a Media Officer, Information Officer or Development Officer in the media division of a Ministry, Department or government-affiliated institution.
• Outstanding contributions to media activities in the fields of environment and transport will also be considered.

Assistant Director (Research)

External applicants must possess:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in a field related to Research, Statistics, Environmental Science or Environmental Management from a UGC-recognized university.
• A postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma of not less than one year in one of the above fields from a UGC-recognized university.
• At least 10 years of satisfactory and efficient service in a position related to research activities in environmental management, transport management or vehicle emissions in a Ministry, Department or government-affiliated institution.

Internal Applicants

Internal applicants for both positions must possess the qualifications specified for external applicants.

Key Responsibilities

The vacancy notice does not provide a detailed list of day-to-day responsibilities for the Assistant Director positions.

The specified areas of professional experience indicate that the positions cover:

• Communications and media activities relating to the environment and transport sector.
• Research activities relating to environmental management, transport management and vehicle emissions.

Required Skills

For Communications

• Strong knowledge and professional experience in mass communication.
• Experience in media, information or development-related functions.
• Communication-related postgraduate qualifications.
• Experience in environment and transport-related media activities will be considered.

For Research

• Knowledge of research, statistics, environmental science or environmental management.
• Experience in research activities related to environmental management, transport management or vehicle emissions.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications.

General Requirements

• Must be a Sri Lankan citizen.
• Must be physically and mentally fit to perform the assigned duties.
• Must be willing to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
• Must possess excellent character.

Salary & Benefits

Assistant Director (Communications and Research):

• Rs. 74,438
• Plus Rs. 17,800 monthly allowance

Nature of Appointment: Six-month contract.

How to Apply

Duly completed applications, together with certified copies of relevant certificates, should be sent by registered post.

Applications must reach the relevant authority on or before 09 October 2026.

Address:

Commissioner General of Motor Traffic
Department of Motor Traffic
No. 341, P.O. Box 533
Elvitigala Mawatha
Colombo 05

The relevant post should be clearly indicated on the top-left corner of the envelope.

Important Notes

• Closing Date: 09 October 2026.
• Assistant Director (Communications): 01 vacancy.
• Assistant Director (Research): 01 vacancy.
• Age Limit: Applicants must be 22–45 years of age. The maximum age limit does not apply to internal applicants.
• All positions are offered on a six-month contract basis.
• Applicants must meet the required qualifications for the relevant position.
• All applicants must be Sri Lankan citizens.
• Applicants must be physically and mentally fit to perform the assigned duties and serve in any part of the island.
• Applicants must possess excellent character.

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