Action Unity Lanka
Consultant (CCAIR) – Action Unity Lanka
Action Unity Lanka (AU Lanka), a leading non-profit and non-governmental organization in Sri Lanka, is inviting applications from qualified, motivated, and experienced professionals to fill the position of Consultant (CCAIR – Community-led Climate Adaptation for Island Resilience Project) in Batticaloa District.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, and community-led adaptation initiatives while working closely with government and non-government stakeholders.
🏢 Organization Overview
Action Unity Lanka has been operating since 2011, implementing development programs focused on child protection, psychosocial well-being, health, education, nutrition, youth development, livelihoods, climate resilience, and sustainable development. AU Lanka is an implementing partner of ChildFund Sri Lanka, working with vulnerable children, youth, and marginalized communities across Sri Lanka.
📌 Job Title
Consultant (CCAIR – Community-led Climate Adaptation for Island Resilience)
📍 Job Location
Koralai Pattu South, Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka
🕒 Employment Type
Full-Time Consultancy
⏳ Contract Duration: 03 Months
🏷 Job Category
NGO Jobs | Consultant Jobs | Climate Change Jobs | Agriculture Jobs | Development Sector Jobs
📝 Job Description
The Consultant (CCAIR) will provide technical guidance in planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Community-led Climate Adaptation for Island Resilience Project. The consultant will support project teams, build capacity of staff and beneficiaries, and coordinate with relevant government institutions and stakeholders on technical matters related to climate-smart agriculture and climate resilience.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance in planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities
- Support capacity building of project staff and community beneficiaries
- Coordinate with government institutions and key stakeholders on technical aspects
- Provide expert input on climate-smart agriculture, climate adaptation, and resilience strategies
- Ensure effective implementation of community-led climate adaptation approaches
- Support reporting, documentation, and knowledge sharing activities
🎓 Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Agriculture
- Preference will be given to candidates with professional qualifications in Climate Change / Environmental Studies
- Professional qualification in Project Management is an added advantage
🧠 Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing climate-smart agriculture projects
- Experience in agriculture projects focusing on climate adaptation and resilience is highly preferred
- Strong understanding of national and sub-national climate change issues
💡 Knowledge & Technical Skills
- Sound knowledge of environmental and climate change concepts, policies, and practices
- Proficiency in ICT and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to support planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes
🗣 Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Tamil
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with communities, government stakeholders, and NGOs
- Sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social, and political contexts
🚗 Additional Requirements
- A valid riding license will be an added advantage
- Willingness to travel within the project area when required
💰 Remuneration
- Attractive consultancy remuneration, based on qualifications and experience
📬 How to Apply
Interested candidates should send applications via email clearly mentioning the position applied for in the subject line and include:
- Updated CV
- Cover Letter / Letter of Motivation
📧 Email: info@aulanka.org
⚠️ In addition, the original CV and letter of motivation must be sent by post.
📮 Postal Address:
The Admin & HR Coordinator
Action Unity Lanka
No. 415, Trincomalee Road,
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
📞 Hotline: 076 220 0522 / 065 222 2596
🧪 Selection Process
- Application shortlisting
- Interview & technical assessment (if applicable)
📌 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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To apply for this job email your details to info@aulanka.org