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About the Organization

This position is presented in the context of Sri Lanka’s central government, which manages national administration, public policy execution, legal and regulatory responsibilities, and public-facing services from the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. The work is linked to maintaining lawful governance, supporting policy implementation, and contributing to democratic public service.

Role Overview

We are looking for a full-time Writer to work on-site in Kelesgamuwa. The role focuses on producing clear, precise, and reader-friendly written content for government use. You will prepare and refine materials such as reports, briefs, public announcements, speeches, and policy summaries while making sure the content meets legal and administrative standards.

Key Duties

Draft, revise, and polish official documents to ensure they are accurate, well-structured, and easy to understand.
Prepare content including reports, summaries, notices, speeches, and briefing materials for internal and external use.
Research topics thoroughly and confirm facts before finalizing written output.
Work with legal, administrative, and other professional teams to represent complex information correctly.
Adapt writing style and tone for different audiences while keeping messaging consistent.
Follow review workflows, style requirements, templates, and documentation standards.
Manage deadlines and respond to changing communication needs in a structured office environment.
Participate in in-person coordination meetings and collaborate closely with on-site colleagues.

Qualifications and Skills

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading ability, with a strong focus on clarity and precision.
Experience in research and fact-checking, especially in legal, government, or public policy settings.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work within formal style and formatting rules.
Good teamwork and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams in person.
A bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Journalism, or a similar field is preferred.
High standards of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Strong command of English; knowledge of Sinhala and/or Tamil is an added advantage.
Background in government, legal services, or public-sector writing is an advantage.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, on-site position in Kelesgamuwa, Western Province, Sri Lanka. The work may involve handling sensitive governmental content, so professionalism and confidentiality are essential.

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