The Office on Missing Persons (OMP), established under the Office on Missing Persons (Establishment, Administration and Discharge of Functions) Act No. 14 of 2016, has called for applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens to fill several vacancies across its departments.
The recruitment drive includes senior management, executive, research, legal, communication, investigation, and technical positions. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.
Available Vacancies
Senior Management Positions
- Head of Finance and Procurement – 01 Vacancy
- Head of Legal, Policy and Research – 01 Vacancy
- Head of Communication & Outreach – 01 Vacancy
- Head of Protection – 01 Vacancy
Executive and Professional Positions
- Legal Officer – 04 Vacancies
- Secretary to the Board – 01 Vacancy
- Senior Protection Officer – 01 Vacancy
- Senior Investigation Officer – 02 Vacancies
- Excavation and Exhumation Officer – 02 Vacancies
- Senior Data Analyst – 01 Vacancy
Other Positions
- Web and Social Media Officer – 01 Vacancy
- Investigation Research Officer – 01 Vacancy
- Investigation Officer – 04 Vacancies
- Research Officer – 01 Vacancy
- Communication Officer – 02 Vacancies
- Translator – 03 Vacancies
Salary Scales
Successful candidates will receive attractive salary packages under the Management Services Circular 01/2025.
Some senior management positions carry salaries ranging from Rs. 140,640 to Rs. 202,140 together with vehicle, fuel, and other institutional allowances.
Executive and professional positions offer salaries up to Rs. 168,240, while junior management positions offer salaries up to Rs. 122,970. Translator positions carry a salary scale up to Rs. 83,390.
General Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should:
- Be citizens of Sri Lanka
- Be physically and mentally fit to perform duties
- Be willing to serve anywhere in the island
- Possess the required educational and professional qualifications
- Have completed all qualifications by the closing date
Computer literacy and sound knowledge of transitional justice will be considered added advantages.
Selection Procedure
Shortlisted candidates will be selected through:
- Written Competitive Examination (where applicable)
- Structured Interview conducted by an Interview Panel appointed by the OMP Board
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| Closing Date | 28.06.2026 |
