Project Background

The Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka (FPA Sri Lanka), with funding support from the Swedish Association for Sexuality Education (RFSU), implements a range of initiatives under the RFSU Project to advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Sri Lanka. The 2025–2026 RFSU project focuses on three thematic areas: Disability and SRHR, Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). Through these thematic areas, the Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka works to promote inclusive access to SRHR information, empower youth and other vulnerable communities, and strengthen advocacy on human rights, gender equality, and CSE.

The RFSU Project includes diverse interventions such as needs analyses, training for educators and professionals, development of SRHR resources, advocacy campaigns, and digital awareness initiatives that connect SRHR with broader issues like disability inclusion and gender-based violence. These interventions are designed to build capacity, foster meaningful youth participation, and strengthen collaboration between government institutions, civil society, and development partners.

Role Overview

The Project Coordinator – RFSU will be responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all activities under the RFSU project, ensuring the achievement of planned results within the project period.

The role requires a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented individual capable of managing multiple activities, coordinating with partners, and ensuring smooth operational and reporting processes.

The Project Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Project Consultant – RFSU, and will work in close collaboration with internal technical teams, implementing partners, and relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure the implementation of all activities under the RFSU project, including workshops, training programs, advocacy initiatives, and multimedia content development.

• Support the planning, budgeting, and logistical arrangements for project activities in collaboration with internal departments.

• Liaise with consultants, partner organizations, and service providers to ensure timely and quality delivery of outputs.

• Monitor the progress of activities and ensure compliance with project timelines, budgets, and donor requirements.

• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among internal teams, ensuring that project objectives and deliverables are met.

• Contribute to the development and adaptation of SRHR-related educational materials and communication resources.

• Coordinate with the Finance and Administration Units to ensure proper financial tracking and reporting of project expenditures.

• Prepare periodic progress reports, documentation, and evidence for project monitoring, evaluation, and donor reporting.

• Support FPA Sri Lanka’s participation in advocacy events, campaigns, and external meetings related to SRHR, gender equality, and CSE.

• Ensure that all project activities adhere to FPA Sri Lanka’s policies, including those on safeguarding, ethics, and inclusivity.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Project Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 1 year experience in project coordination, program implementation, or development work, preferably within the SRHR or gender equality sectors.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in Sinhala and English; proficiency in Tamil will be an added advantage.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners including government, NGOs, youth groups, and community stakeholders.

• Good analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.

• Familiarity with budgeting, activity planning, and donor-funded project requirements.

Desirable Attributes

• Passion for SRHR, gender equality, and youth empowerment.

• Experience coordinating multimedia, training, or advocacy initiatives.

• Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork.

• Prior experience working in an NGO, CSO, or development cooperation environment.

Duration of Assignment

The position is for a period of twelve months, commencing in January 2026 and concluding in December 2026, with a possibility of an extension.

Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy

FPA Sri Lanka is committed to the safety and protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and this role may include contact with these groups. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of these groups in all our programs. FPA Sri Lanka is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, marital status, or disability.

Application Procedure

Mail us your application on or before 21st of January 2025 citing two non-related referees. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Executive Director
FPA Sri Lanka
37/27, Bullers Lane,
Colombo 07
Email to careers@fpasrilanka.org
Our website www.fpasrilanka.org