IRDCRP Government Project Vacancies 2026
28 contract-based vacancies under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation
Applications are invited from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for several contract-based positions at the Integrated Rurban Development and Climate Resilience Project – IRDCRP.
The project is implemented under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation and is jointly funded by the Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank. The five-year project aims to improve the productivity, competitiveness and climate resilience of agri-food producers.
🏛️ Organization
Integrated Rurban Development and Climate Resilience Project
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation
📌 Vacancy Details
Job categories: 22
Total posts: 28
Employment: Contract basis
💼 Available Vacancies
| No. | Position | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Project Engineer – Civil | 1 |
| 2 | Senior Project Engineer – Irrigation | 1 |
| 3 | Senior Social Development Specialist | 1 |
| 4 | Water Management Specialist | 1 |
| 5 | Climate Smart Agriculture Specialist | 1 |
| 6 | ICT / IEC Specialist | 1 |
| 7 | Value Chain Specialist | 1 |
| 8 | Agri Business Specialist | 1 |
| 9 | Internal Auditor | 1 |
| 10 | Senior Technical Officer – Civil | 1 |
| 11 | Senior Technical Officer – Irrigation | 1 |
| 12 | Project Officer – Youth and Women | 1 |
| 13 | Project Officer – Institutional Development and Capacity Building | 1 |
| 14 | Project Officer – Climate Smart Agriculture | 1 |
| 15 | Project Officer – Rural Finance Management | 1 |
| 16 | Project Officer – Water Management | 1 |
| 17 | Project Officer – Human Resource Management and Administration | 1 |
| 18 | Technical Officer – Project Area | 4 |
| 19 | Project Officer – Procurement | 1 |
| 20 | Project Officer – Social Development | 1 |
| 21 | Engineer Assistants | 2 |
| 22 | Technical Officer for Three Provinces | 3 |
✅ General Requirements
- Applicants must be below 63 years of age on the closing date.
- Qualifications and experience must comply with Management Services Circular No. 02/2026.
- Experience in a similar position in a donor-funded project is preferred.
- Applicants should be willing to travel to project locations when required.
- English proficiency, computer literacy and knowledge of government regulations are required.
- Relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
📝 How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- A cover letter
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Details of two non-related referees
- Certified copies of educational and professional certificates
Applications must be sent by Registered Post and also emailed to: [email protected]
The position applied for must be clearly written on the top-left corner of the envelope.
📮 Postal Address
Project Director
Project Management Unit
Integrated Rurban Development and Climate Resilience Project
No. 123/2, Pannipitiya Road
Battaramulla









