01.     Post :- Accountant

1.         Qualifications & Experience :

i)          An associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants or member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK or the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK

AND

02 years experience after obtaining membership

            OR

ii)         Degree in Management with Final Part I examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants or Intermediate examination of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK

and

03 years relevant experience as an Accountant

2.         Age :   22 – 45 years

3.         Salary Code & Salary Scale :    MM 1-1  Rs. 25,640 – 3 x 665; 7 x 735; 15 x 925 – 46,655 /=

(Candidates with qualification and experience may be considered for appointment at a suitable point on the above salary scale.)

(To proceed beyond the salary point Rs. 30,575/= the Officer requires to obtain Post-graduate Diploma in Finance management)  

02.       Post :- Head, Publication Unit

  1.         Qualifications & Experience :

i)          Degree from a recognized University with English as a subject or Degree in Mass Communication with Credit pass in Sinhala/Tamil at G C E (A/L)

AND

10 yrs. Experience in Information & Publication and Management work in a reputed Institute

ii)         Information & Publication Officer who possess Degree with 10 yrs. Experience at HARTI

2.         Age :   22 – 45 years

3.         Salary Code & Salary Scale :    MM 1-1  Rs. 25,640 – 3 x 665; 7 x 735 – 15 x 925 – 46,655/=

(Candidates with experience may be considered for appointment at a suitable point on the above salary scale.)

(To proceed beyond Rs. 30,575/= the Officer requires a Post-graduate Diploma in Mass Communication or relevant field.)

03.    Post :-    Research Officer

  1.         Qualifications & Experience :

A Degree from a recognized University with 1^st or 2^nd Class Upper Division in Economic, Agriculture, Development Economics, Environmental Economics, Statistics and Sociology.

            OR

A Degree from a recognized University with one or more of the above specified subjects together with a post-graduate degree from a recognized University.

OR

A Degree from a recognized University with 08 years experience in a related field and an excellent record of academic publications.

2.         Age :   22 – 45 years

3.         Salary Code & Salary Scale :    AR – 1   Rs. 24,725 – 550 x5 – 645 x5 – 770 x 15 – 42,250/=

(Candidates with experience may be considered for appointment at a suitable point on the above salary scale.  

04.       Post :- Information/Publication Officer (English/Sinhala) – Grade I

1.         Qualifications & Experience :

A Degree from a recognized University in the field of Social Sciences with Sinhala/ Englsih as a subject (as relevant) and 5 yrs. relevant experience.

OR

Passes in 04 subjects at old syllabus or 03 subjects at the new syllabus at the G C E (A/L) examination at one sitting and Credit pass in English at G C E (O/L) examination

And

At least 10 yrs. experience in the field of Information/Publication work in a recognized Establishment.

2.         Age :   22 – 45 years

3.         Salary Code & Salary Scale :    JM 1-2    Rs. 20,890 – 365 x 10 – 550 x 18 – 34,440/=

(Candidates with experience may be considered for appointment at a suitable point on the above salary scale.

05.       Post :- Statistical Officer

1.         Qualifications & Experience :

A Degree from a recognized University in Statistics or relevant field with 05 years relevant experience.  Computer literacy will be an added qualification

2.         Age :   22 – 45 years

3.         Salary Code & Salary Scale :    JM 1-2   Rs. 20,890 – 10 x 365 – 18 x 550 – 34,440/=  

06.       Post :- Data Analyst

1.         Qualifications & Experience :

A Degree from a recognized University with 05 years relevant experience in analyses of data using statistical software.  Computer literary is essential

2.         Age :   22 – 45 years

3.         Salary Code & Salary Scale :    JM 1-2 Rs. 20,890 – 10 x 365 – 18 x 550 – 34,440/=

07.       Post :- Statistical Assistant – Gr. III

1.         Qualifications & Experience :

A Degree from a recognized University with, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Agriculture, Commerce, Public/Business Administration as a subject.  Candidates who do not have Mathematics as a subject for the Degree  should have  passed in  Mathematics  at the

G C E (A/L) Examination.  Computer literacy will be an added qualification

2.         Age :   22 – 45 years

3.         Salary Code & Salary Scale :    MA 2 – 2    Rs. 14,610 – 145 x 10 – 170 x 7 – 290 x 4 –

                                                                               345 x 20 – 25,310/=

Other Benefits

Contribution to the Employees’ Provident Fund will be at the rate of 15% from the Institute and 10% from the employee.  The Institute will also make a contribution equivalent to 3% of the employee’s salary to the Employee’s Trust Fund.  Exemption from income tax currently available to public sector employees will also apply.  A medical scheme is also available for Institute staff.  In addition to the salaries mentioned for the above posts, Government approved cost of living allowances will be paid. 

The upper age limits for the above posts does not apply for those who are already in Government/ Corporation/ Statutory Board services.

Duly filled applications should be sent under registered cover together with copies of birth certificates, educational certificates and certificates of experience to reach me on or before 12/02/2010.  The post applied for should be clearly indicated on the top left-hand corner of the envelope. Applications from candidates serving in Government Departments/ Corporations/ Statutory Boards will be considered only if they are forwarded through the respective Head of the Institute.

DIRECTOR

HECTOR KOBBEKADUWA AGRARIAN

RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE

114, Wijerama Mawatha

Colombo – 07

12^th Nov. 2009