Senior Administrative Coordinator – Event Management and Planning

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Consultant responsible for coordination and strategic support for IWMI's Water, Climate Change and Resilience program. Engaging in planning for high-profile international events and partnerships.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇱🇰 Sri LankaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong coordination and strategic support capabilities in managing high-profile international engagements, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

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Bachelor's Degree In Business Management5+ Years Of Professional ExperienceProficiency In Microsoft OfficeStrong Problem-Solving AbilitiesExcellent Oral And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisReport ConsolidationEvent PlanningStakeholder EngagementBriefing Material Preparation

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityProactivityInterpersonal SkillsPersonal OrganizationService Delivery Approach

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Water ManagementClimate ChangeResilienceInternational EngagementsCollaboration With Government

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive coordination and strategic support to the Water, Climate Change and Resilience (WCCR) Science Program Lead in planning and delivering high-profile international engagements.
Work closely with WCCR leadership, researchers, communications, administration, and finance units to coordinate effective execution of various tasks.
Focus on planning and execution of strategic events and partnerships, coordination and preparation of briefing materials, and engagement with key stakeholders.
Liaise with finance, travel, and other internal service units as well as external partners and event organizers.
Ensure timely delivery of outputs related to respective engagements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a closely related discipline.
At least 5 years of highly relevant professional experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
Proficiency in Microsoft office package - especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams – coupled with good computer skills to analyze data, consolidate and report information, and track measures.
Good administrative and management skills, with strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment and initiative; highly adaptable, flexible, and proactive.
Quick learner; able to understand the ramifications of working with donors; partners and Government of Sri Lanka counterparts.
Excellent service delivery approach.
Presentable and professional demeanour.
Strong personal organization skills, capable of prioritizing and multitasking effectively.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including people from various cultures.
Excellent oral and written language skills in English, including effective listening and strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This is a nationally hired consultancy; therefore, individuals with relevant abilities are encouraged to apply.
IWMI offers a competitive monthly rate for this assignment.
The duration of the contract will be for a period of eight (08) months.