Assistant Manager/Director -Institution of Engineers

Vacancies at The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL)

The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), the apex body for the engineering profession in Sri Lanka, is seeking applications for the following positions.

1. Director – Education

Responsibilities:

• Conducting Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs for engineers.
• Administering qualifying examinations for membership upgrades.
• Evaluating engineering degree programs of educational institutions seeking IESL recognition.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Management.
• Membership in a relevant professional institution.
• Proficiency in IT skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Preference for candidates with teaching experience in a recognized university.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience, including 5 years in a senior administrative role within an educational institution.

Remuneration: Negotiable.
Age: 35–55 years.
Other Benefits:

• Payments for work on holidays.
• Initial one-year contract, renewable based on performance.

2. Assistant Manager – Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Age: 30–45 years.
Salary Scale:

• Rs. 48,750 + (increments of Rs. 1,000 for 12 months and Rs. 1,200 for another 12 months)
• Transport Allowance: Rs. 5,000
• Cost of Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Experience:

• Overall 10 years of experience, with at least 3 years post-degree completion.

Other Requirements:

• Results-oriented, dynamic individual with a willingness to learn.
• Strong accountability, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English and excellent computer literacy.
• Ability to coordinate, communicate, and prepare reports.
• Capacity to work late hours and weekends with diverse teams.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promote, expand, and implement CPD programs recommended by the CPD committee.
• Prepare marketing materials, flyers, and arrange program publicity.
• Systematically monitor and ensure quality of CPD programs.
• Study international trends in CPD for potential integration.
• Attend CPD committee meetings, prepare minutes, and follow up on action points.
• Manage cost proposals, budgeting, and payments for CPD resource persons.
• Prepare reports for committees, subcommittees, and the council.

Other Benefits:

• Eligible for overtime and holiday payments.

Application Process

Submit applications via:

• Email:
  • For Director – Education: [email protected], cc: [email protected]
  • For Assistant Manager – CPD: [email protected], cc: [email protected]
  • Mention the applied position in the email subject line.
• Registered Post:
  • Addressed to:
    Chief Executive Officer/Executive Secretary,
    The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka,
    120/15, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7.
  • Indicate the applied position on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Deadline: January 20, 2025.

Note:

• Applications must include names of two non-related referees and copies of certificates.
• Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.