Program Officer

Program Offi cer Job Description
Overview
The United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission (US-SLFC) was established
by anAgreement signed by the U.S. and Sri Lankan governments on November
17, 1952. We are an autonomous, bi-national, non-political, non-governmental
commission promoting mutual understanding through academic, cultural and
professional exchanges. We also oversee Education USA which promotes study
in American colleges and universities.
We are seeking a self-motivated and dynamic person to provide program leadership
in a fast-paced environment. The Program Offi cer (PO) reports to and works
collaboratively with the Executive Director (ED) of the Fulbright Commission.
Key Responsibilities
􀁏 Outreach, public relations, and online communications to promote the
Fulbright programs and EducationUSA
􀁏 Oversee Fulbright application management, reviews, interviews, and
committees for selection of grantees
􀁏 Advise and support Fulbright grantees, both Americans to Sri Lanka and Sri
Lankans to the U.S.
􀁏 Liaise with Sri Lankan and U.S. higher educational institutions, government
offi cials, and NGOs to promote Fulbright awards and education in the USA
􀁏 Evaluation and reporting to appropriate partners
􀁏 Assist with alumni engagement
Required and Preferred Qualifi cations
􀁏 Master’s degree required; experience in the U.S. education system,
especially with Fulbright, preferred
􀁏 At least 5 years of work experience in a relevant fi eld such as international
education, public diplomacy, or international development required; program
management in a collaborative environment preferred
􀁏 Superior knowledge of the Sri Lankan education system required; advanced
knowledge of the U.S. education system preferred
􀁏 Fluency in written and spoken English required; fl uency in Sinhala and/or
Tamil preferred
􀁏 Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPress, Google, and
other platforms) required; ability to regularly post on social media (Facebook,
Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter) preferred
􀁏 Experience in cross-cultural settings required; studied, lived, or worked in
the U.S. preferred
􀁏 Ability to work on your own as well as in a team environment required
􀁏 High ethical standards, honesty, and positive spirit required
􀁏 Ability to extensively travel within Sri Lanka and occasionally outside
Sri Lanka required
Salary and Terms
Salary commensurate with qualifi cations and experience. This initial contract will
be for one year and is renewable, subject to good performance reviews.
Timeline
Applications will be reviewed as they are received on a rolling basis. This position
will stay open until fi lled.
To Apply
Application must include: 1) Cover Letter; 2) CV/Resume; and 3) List of three
professional references. The cover letter should specifi cally explain in detail with
examples how the candidate’s past experiences fulfi ll the key responsibilities and
meet both the required and preferred qualifi cations above. Please also indicate
present salary. The list of professional references must include each referee’s
name, position, and circumstances of knowing the applicant, plus the referee’s
contact phone number and email address.
Please send application material as a .pdf fi le to [email protected]
Please Note: No follow-up phone calls, personal visits, or inquiries related to this
vacancy will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The US-SLFC seeks a diverse workforce and is an equal employment opportunity
employer.
Commission for Educational Exchange between Sri Lanka and the United States
Email: [email protected] www.fulbrightsrilanka.org