Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT) is a unique organization in the Tea World
Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT) is a unique organization in the Tea World
Join the Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT) and make a difference in the lives of plantation communities! We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to be part of our mission in improving the health, education, and overall well-being of plantation workers and their families. If you are motivated to contribute to meaningful social development, explore our current vacancies and apply today.
Be a part of our impactful team and help us create a brighter future for plantation communities across Sri Lanka!
Candidate profile : Leading and supervising all engineering projects and programmes across plantation districts. Training and guiding existing technical officers to enhance capacity and performance. Ensuring strict compliance with company procedures, policies, and governance frameworks. Developing community-driven approaches to housing and infrastructure projects, reducing dependency on contractor-driven models. Establishing robust monitoring systems, conducting weekly progress reviews, and reporting to management with strategies to achieve targets. Ensuring sustainability, timely delivery, and quality standards in all projects. Commanding respect as a leader while fostering teamwork and multi-disciplinary collaboration. Frequent travel to estates and regions with technical staff to oversee field-level progress. Also accountable for finance and budget control, managing staff and other resources of projects. Further this position to play a key role in establishing relationship with all internal Directors, Regional Directors, Government authorities, local partners, similar organizations, other stakeholders and also have a close coordination with the Engineers and the Field team. Job profile and required skills : The candidate should be a Chartered Civil Engineer with 5 Years Experience or BSc qualified Engineer with 10 Years experience in civil engineering constructions. Should possess knowledge with skills on project management and project management software’s. At least cover 2 Years’ experience on project Management. Ability to work with MS. Project and Structural Design. Ability to monitor and evaluate project efficiency. Ability to handle procurement of works. Ability to confident presenting of PPT presentation at the Management meeting and Board Meeting. Excellent command in English, both verbal and written. Fluency in Sinhala and / or Tamil is advantage. Flexibility and Relationship building skills. Additional Requirements : • Minimum commitment of 5 years in the role. • Prior experience in community-based housing and infrastructure projects will be an advantage. • Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within targets. • High motivation, independence, and leadership qualities to inspire and guide technical teams.
Job profile : To carry out the finance function in the Regional Office including maintenance of accounting records and management reports. Carrying out regional audits in relation to projects and recurrent budgets. Assist Regional Director’s to prepare annual budget & forecast if and when required. To implement & maintain internal control systems for compliance. Qualification : Part qualification of ICA/CIMA / a Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 02 years experience in a similar capacity. Be computer literate and fluent in English. Working experience in plantation sector would be an added advantage. Salary : Negotiable Age : Preferably below 45 yrs.
Job Profile : Qualifications & Experience: NDT, NDES or HNDE in civil Engineering with more than 02 years’ experience or NCT (Civil) / NCIT (Civil) with more than 07 years’ experience in medium scale housing, rural water supply, community infrastructure and related development projects. Experience is required in community mobilization, community-based project development & implementation, tender procedure and contract administration. Age : preferably below 45 years. The selected candidate will be employed on renewable contract basis. An attractive remuneration package and medical scheme covering the family will be offered to right candidate, with the required attributes.
Qualifications : G.C.E. (A/L) with 3 Credits in one sitting including a Credit pass for English Language. A qualification in Secretarial practice from a reputed institute. Excellent command of English, and typing speed 40 wpm. Should be competent with MS Office packages. A knowledge of Sinhala & Tamil typing and shorthand speed 80 wpm would be considered as added qualifications. Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a secretary to a Senior Executive. Experience in all aspects of secretarial functions, ability to handle correspondence in English independently, ability to maintain good external and internal public relations and good communication skills are pre-requisites. Priority will be given candidate with experience in NGO/ INGO’s. Age: below 40 Years
Job Profile : The job involves mobilizing the Community to actively participate in the various social development programmes set up on the plantations for the benefit of plantation workers community. Qualifications : A degree / Diploma in Sociology, Social Science or equivalent qualifications supported by not less than 05 years’ experience in mobilizing, community development & active participation in social development programmes. Ability to converse in Sinhala & Tamil and experience in social development activities / social mobilization in the estate sector and exposure in community-based organization would be an advantageous. Should reside in the region and visit the Estates. Experience in the Plantation sector will be an added advantage & ability to ride a Motor Cycle is an advantage. Age : preferably below 50 years
Job profile To carry out the finance function in the Regional Office including maintenance of accounting records and management reports. Carrying out regional audits in relation to projects and recurrent budgets. Assist Regional Director’s to prepare annual budget & forecast if and when required. To implement & maintain internal control systems for compliance. Qualification Part qualification of ICA/CIMA / a Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 02 years experience in a similar capacity. Be computer literate and fluent in English. Working experience in plantation sector would be an added advantage. Age: Preferably below 45 yrs.
