LKIIRSS Executive Director Vacancy
The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies – LKIIRSS invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the post of Executive Director.
The selected candidate will be responsible for providing leadership to the Institute, managing its administration and promoting its research and strategic interests in Sri Lanka and overseas.
LKIIRSS Executive Director Vacancy 2026 – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
| Conducted by | Ministry of Foreign Affairs (LKIIRSS) |
| Closing Date | 2026 – 07 – 13 |
| Location | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Duration | Full-time |
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| Paper Notice – Tamil | Download PDF |
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How to Apply
Applicants must submit a cover letter and an updated résumé or CV.
Applicants submitting by email should send the documents in PDF format. Candidates called for an interview should produce hard copies of the same documents.
Email Applications Toaddl.secadm@mfa.gov.lk
Postal Applications ToAdditional Secretary (Administration),
General Administration Division,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism,
Republic Building,
Colombo 01,
Sri Lanka.
General Administration Division,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism,
Republic Building,
Colombo 01,
Sri Lanka.
Qualifications – Internal Candidates
- A minimum of five years of satisfactory service in a post in the Senior Manager HM category in a subject area relevant to the position.
- Proven ability to lead and direct multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in the proper deployment and efficient management of human and other resources.
The upper age limit of 55 years does not apply to internal candidates.