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Administration & Logistics Officer

UNICEF

Official Entity
Full-time Welikanda, Sri Lanka Mid Level National EXPIRES: 19/09/2026
Active since 12/09/2026
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Job Description

Overview of the role and responsibilities

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

 

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

 

Key Responsibilities:

Job Profile

The purpose of the position is to support the Cluster/ Programme team to carry out activities in a timely manner while ensuring quality Administration, Logistic & Vehicle Driving services and efficient utilization of resources in compliance with applicable standards.

 

 

Major Responsibilities

  • Liaise with the landlord of the office premises and other operational contacts such as janitorial services, security company, courier services etc. in keeping the office fully functional.

  • Maintenance of office equipment and overseeing repairs.

  • Responsible for management of office vehicles and hiring of private vehicles.

  • Maintain office travel logs, inventory, and fuel usage of generator, vehicle, etc.

  • Collect quotations under the guidance of Finance & Procurement staff.

  • Safe and responsible driving of office vehicles.

  • Routine maintenance and care of vehicles in line with the specific technical procedures and requirements as stated in the vehicle operations manual.

 

 

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

  • Five (5) years of experience in the development sector related to Administration & Logistics.

  • More than three (3) years of proven experience as a Driver preferably in an INGO/NGO context.

  • Diploma in Business Administration or any other relevant field.

  • Valid driving license – Heavy vehicle license is required.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.

  • Fluency in computer literacy.

  • Sinhala and Tamil languages are preferred. Fair knowledge of English Language is needed

    “WV has a zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them”

 

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

About Us

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

 

As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

 

Learn more about our work at wvi.org.

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Our Culture

Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 31,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child.

 

A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision.

 

Learn more about our culture.

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Your Rewards

Our people are our greatest asset.

 

Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work.

 

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Job Overview
Location Welikanda, Sri Lanka
Experience Level mid
Position National
Expiry Date (Deadline) 19/09/2026
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