Coordinator – Family Strengthening
The coordinator— Family Strengthening reports to the project head and s/he will be responsible for coordinating community development programmes implemented by the organization. S/he should liaise with the government and non-governmental organizations and take on programme implementation and management. Field visits, periodic programme reviews and progress reporting are also a part of the duties of the coordinator-Family Strengthening.
Key requirements
- Degree in social work, community development, project management or other equivalent qualification.
- 2–3-year experience in programme management, administration or equivalent.
- Sound communication skills in English and the local language.
- Ability to write reports and work in a results based management environment.
- High degree of IT literacy including database management.
- Willingness to travel.
- Strong passion to work with children and should not have any child safeguarding risk.
About the company
SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka is committed to protecting its staff, programme participants and the communities we serve (both children and adults) from harm from child abuse, sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse and all other types of harm. Every individual who joins SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka should understand his/her responsibility in ensuring a safeguarding environment. The highest standards of selection, recruitment and authentication procedures will be applied for all employment opportunities, including thorough cross-checking of references and submitting a current police clearance certificate.
When applying
Please submit your applications on or before 4th June 2026.
Please mention the position you are applying for in the subject line. Incomplete CVs would not be entertained.