Consultant (Research Coordinator) – FPA Sri Lanka

Consultant (Research Coordinator) – FPA Sri Lanka

Job Overview

FPA Sri Lanka is seeking a qualified and experienced Consultant – Research Coordinator for a research project focused on awareness, help-seeking, and barriers to medical services for breast and cervical cancer among female factory workers in the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone. The assignment supports reproductive health research and field coordination activities within the NGO and public health sector.

Position Details

Job Title: Consultant – Research Coordinator
Company: FPA Sri Lanka
Job Category: NGO & Research Jobs
Job Type: Full-Time Consultancy (3 Months)
Project Location: Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone, Sri Lanka

Company Overview

FPA Sri Lanka is a leading national NGO and an accredited member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). The organization has been providing sexual and reproductive health and family planning services in Sri Lanka since 1953 and works extensively in public health research, advocacy, and community engagement.

Research Project Overview

The consultancy supports a research study titled:

“Awareness, Help-Seeking and Barriers to Medical Services for Breast and Cervical Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Female Factory Workers in the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone.”

The project is funded by IPPF London and focuses on improving understanding of healthcare accessibility, awareness, and service utilization among female factory workers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in managing or coordinating research projects or public health/social intervention projects
• Prior experience in field research data collection is required
• Experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health research is an added advantage
• Ability to develop work plans and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Experience in budgeting and resource management for projects
• Familiarity with qualitative research methods including KIIs, FGDs, and one-to-one interviews
• Understanding of gender, sexuality, rights issues, and gender-based violence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English and Sinhala
• Tamil language proficiency will be an added advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate participant recruitment and survey administration activities
• Conduct key informant interviews and manage interview transcriptions
• Coordinate research implementation activities according to project timelines
• Monitor progress and ensure project deliverables are completed on schedule
• Ensure ethical compliance and safeguarding procedures during all field activities
• Maintain quality standards in data collection and transcription processes
• Prepare regular reports and maintain project documentation
• Liaise with factory management, government stakeholders, NGOs, and healthcare stakeholders
• Support field coordination within the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone

Required Skills

• Research coordination and field management
• Public health and social research knowledge
• Qualitative research and interview techniques
• Project planning and reporting
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Data collection and documentation
• Ethical compliance and safeguarding awareness
• Time management and multitasking abilities

Consultancy Duration

• Full-time consultancy for 3 months
• Approximate workload: 60 working days
• Expected engagement period: Mid June 2026 to Mid September 2026

Salary & Benefits

• Negotiable consultancy remuneration
• Transportation and related expenses covered by FPA Sri Lanka
• Opportunity to work on an internationally funded research project
• Experience in public health and SRHR research initiatives
• Exposure to NGO and development sector research operations

How to Apply

Send your application with two non-related referees on or before 05 June 2026 to:

careers@fpasrilanka.org

Or mail applications to:

The Executive Director
FPA Sri Lanka
37/27, Bullers Lane,
Colombo 07

Website: www.fpasrilanka.org

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• FPA Sri Lanka follows strict safeguarding and child protection policies
• Equal opportunity employer without discrimination based on age, gender, ethnicity, religion, marital status, or disability
• Candidates should be willing to work closely with vulnerable communities and public health stakeholders