Senior Administrative Coordinator – Event Management and Planning

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Sri Lanka.

📋 Description

• Deliver comprehensive coordination and strategic assistance to the Water, Climate Change and Resilience (WCCR) Science Program Lead in organizing and executing high-profile international events.

• Collaborate closely with WCCR leadership, researchers, communications, administrative, and finance teams to ensure effective implementation of various tasks.

• Focus on the planning and execution of strategic events and partnerships, as well as the coordination and preparation of briefing materials, engaging with key stakeholders.

• Act as a liaison with finance, travel, and other internal service teams, in addition to external partners and event organizers.

• Guarantee timely delivery of outcomes associated with respective engagements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a closely related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of highly relevant professional experience with progressively increasing responsibilities.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite—especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams—with strong computer skills for data analysis, consolidation, reporting, and tracking measures.

• Strong administrative and management abilities, accompanied by effective problem-solving skills.

• Capability to exercise good judgment and take initiative; highly adaptable, flexible, and proactive.

• Quick learner with the ability to grasp the implications of working with donors, partners, and Government of Sri Lanka counterparts.

• Excellent service delivery orientation.

• Professional and presentable demeanor.

• Strong personal organization skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage with individuals from diverse cultures.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English, including effective listening and strong verbal and written abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• This position is a nationally hired consultancy; thus, individuals with relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply.

• IWMI provides a competitive monthly rate for this role.

• The contract duration will be for a period of eight (08) months.