Job opening – Reception / Telephone Operator

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Colombo has a vacancy for a receptionist and telephone operator starting as soon as possible.

Description

As part of the administrative and security team of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, your task will be to operate the security gate, coordinate visitor access with the security staff, receiving and placing telephone calls, collection of information as requested by the Embassy staff, support of the administrative and security team with office tasks.

The working hours consist of 37,5 hours weekly in shifts. The first year of employment will be on basis of a fixed-term contract which can become permanent in case of excellent performance.

Qualifications/Ideal Candidate’s Profile

• A-Levels
• Fluency in oral and written English and Sinhala
• Good knowledge of German and Tamil
• Work experience in a similar profession
• MS-Office (Word / Excel / Outlook)
• Open and friendly attitude
• Pronounced service-orientation
• Willingness to work in shifts and flexible hours
• Ability to work as accessible and constructive member of an international team
• Social as well as intercultural competence
• Sri Lankan citizen or valid work permit for Sri Lanka
• Willingness to participate in after-work language trainings

The contractual conditions and remuneration are based on the model employment contract for local employees and the remuneration scheme of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Colombo.

Please send your letter of motivation along with additional documents (CV, copies of diploma/certificates, employment references/recommendations, copy of ID/passport) by June 22, 2025 exclusively in electronic form as PDF files to: info@colombo.diplo.de.

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany will only contact shortlisted candidates to a personal interview.

The Federal Foreign Office is committed to the professional advancement of women and therefore particularly welcomes applications from qualified women.
Severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability in accordance with the legal basis.

Job opening – Technical Caretaker

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Colombo has a vacancy for a Technical caretaker starting as soon as possible.

Description

As part of the maintenance team of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, your task will be technical maintenance work of the Embassy buildings, technical equipment and the compound.

The working hours consist of 37,5 hours weekly. The first year of employment will be on basis of a fixed-term contract which can become permanent in case of excellent performance.

Qualifications/Ideal Candidate’s Profile

• A-Levels
• Technical College certificate
• Good knowledge of English
• Work experience in a technical profession
• MS-Office (Word / Excel / Outlook)
• Open and friendly attitude
• Willingness to work on Saturdays occasionally
• Ability to work as accessible and constructive member of an international team
• Social as well as intercultural competence
• Sri Lankan citizen or valid work permit for Sri Lanka
• Willingness to participate in after-work language or technical trainings

The contractual conditions and remuneration are based on the model employment contract for local employees and the remuneration scheme of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Colombo.

Please send the following documents by June 15, 2025 exclusively in electronic form as PDF files to: info@colombo.diplo.de

• your letter of motivation
• your CV
• your A-Levels certificate
• your diploma or proof of professional training certificates
• employment references/recommendations
• copy of ID/passport

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany will only contact shortlisted candidates to a personal interview.

The Federal Foreign Office is committed to the professional advancement of women, and therefore particularly welcomes applications from qualified women.

Severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability in accordance with the legal basis.

Job opening – Gardener

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Colombo has a vacancy for a Gardener/Handyman starting as soon as possible.

Description

As part of the maintenance team of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, your task will be gardening work and supporting the technical team with renovations and maintenance of the compound and the pool.

The working hours consist of 37,5 hours weekly. The first year of employment will be on basis of a fixed-term contract which can become permanent in case of excellent performance.

Qualifications/Ideal Candidate’s Profile

• Good knowledge of English
• Work experience / vocational training as a gardener
• Vocational training or practical experience in a technical profession
• Open and friendly attitude
• Willingness to work on Saturdays occasionally
• Ability to work as accessible and constructive member of an international team
• Social as well as intercultural competence
• Sri Lankan citizen or valid work permit for Sri Lanka
• Willingness to participate in after-work language or technical trainings

The contractual conditions and remuneration are based on the model employment contract for local employees and the remuneration scheme of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Colombo.

Please send the following documents by June 15, 2025 exclusively in electronic form as PDF files to: info@colombo.diplo.de

• your letter of motivation
• your CV
• your diploma or proof of professional training certificates
• employment references/recommendations
• copy of ID/passport

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany will only contact shortlisted candidates to a personal interview.

The Federal Foreign Office is committed to the professional advancement of women, and therefore particularly welcomes applications from qualified women.

Severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability in accordance with the legal basis.