An Agriculture Diploma holder with excellent computer literacy and good communication administrative and time management skills

OR

An after-“A” Level student awaiting results, with a background and/or interest in agriculture, excellent computer literacy and good communication administrative and time management skills

• Responsibilities will include
• Assisting the Managing Director in carrying out his tasks
• Accompanying the Managing Director to meetings and on work-related travel
• Assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks; following, setting up and adapting existing procedures for same
• Preparing and maintaining documents, including some basic accounting activities
• Other activities assigned from time to time by the Managing Director
• Requirements
• Excellent communication skills, with
• Good command of the English language – written and spoken
• Good to excellent command of Sinhala language – written and spoken
• Working knowledge of the Tamil Language a major plus
• Excellent computer skills, with advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
• Willingness to travel frequently locally, occasionally in challenging conditions
• Additional qualifications
• Own laptop
• Intermediate to advanced photography skills
• Driver’s license with Dual Purpose/Motor Lorry/Light Motor Lorry categories
• Please submit a 1-page resume and cover letter along with two recommendations from unrelated referees one academic and one non-academic, such as from an employer, coach, Scout Leader or other person who has worked closely with you. Your cover letter should relate your experience and interests to your reasons for applying to the relevant position.