The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), managed by The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka, the Newspaper Society of Sri Lanka, the Free Media Movement, and the Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association, to promote media professionalism, is seeking a dynamic individual for

The Post of Chief Executive Officer

The right individual will assume responsibility for the implementation of Board policies in the areas of good governance and advocacy, as well as develop concept/project papers for implementation. He/she must have excellent communication skills and be able to promote and build positive networks in the media field. The candidate must be able to lead and spearhead the various projects of the organization and must take overall responsibility for the control and expansion of the activities of the institution.

He/she must have the capacity to work with foreign agencies and governments to further the goals of the Sri Lanka Press Institute. The candidate must be passionate about his/her work, meet deadlines, and achieve tangible results of the expected standard. 

This post requires a person with a degree or postgraduate degree in a media related field with a minimum of 5 years experience in a media institution.
The remuneration package will be in keeping with the candidate’s experience and achievements.
Interested individuals may send their resume by October 17th, 2010 addressed to:

Chairman
Sri Lanka Press Institute
96, Kirula Road,
Colombo-5.

The Post of Assistant Manager           

The SLPI operates as a lead institution supporting the Press Complaints Institution of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka College of Journalism, and as such the selected person should be able to assist the Manager

(Finance and Administration) in producing financial reports and implementing systems and procedures to ensure the smooth functioning of the three institutions.
This post requires an individual who is fully qualified from a recognized accountancy body, (CIMA/ACCA/ICASL) with at least a minimum of 3 years experience in finance and administration preferbly in non profit sector. Excellent computer literacy and good verbal and written English skills are mandatory. The candidate should be able to work independently and display initiative and leadership skills.
The remuneration package will be in keeping with the industry standards.
Interested individuals may send their resume by October 17th, 2010 addressed to:

Chairman
Sri Lanka Press Institute
96, Kirula Road,
Colombo-5.

(Only short listed candidates will be contacted)
"Sri Lanka Press Institute is an equal opportunity employer"