About this role
(To be Based at, Rajagiriya)
MAS Foundation for Change is an independent, non-profit organisation established by MAS Holdings to address pressing environmental challenges, including ocean pollution, biodiversity loss and water contamination. Through innovative solutions, strategic partnerships and community-driven initiatives, the Foundation delivers environmental impact across Sri Lanka. At the forefront of its efforts is OCEAN STRAINER™, a trash interception technology preventing floating waste from entering marine ecosystems. By combining upstream prevention, ecosystem restoration, data-driven insights and community engagement, MAS FFC advances scalable solutions that strengthen ecosystem resilience and create lasting impact for people and the planet.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead program/project proposals development process, to seek medium-large multi-year funding opportunities for integrated sustainable programs
- Be point of contact on grants with donor field offices
- Review grant documents and advise management on donor compliance, policies, and procedures
- Be instrumental in developing strategic partnerships with institutional donors, INGOs, UN agencies, other stakeholders
- Conduct regular coordination meetings with donor field offices & report progress.
- Develop and implement volunteerism programmes for participation by MAS employees.
- Contribute to the overall management and operations of the Foundation, with regard to aspects such as governance, budgeting, resourcing, communications, administration etc.
- Liaise and collaborate with the MAS Holdings Sustainable Business Team and other departments as required.
Qualifications, Experience, Skill, and Competencies
- Academic degree or related educational qualifications in Social Sciences, Business Administration or any other relevant field
- 3-5 years of proven track record of raising and managing significant funding from a range of institutional donors such as USAID, EU, UN, DFID, ECHO, and others through partnerships or directly.
- Good command in English and Sinhala languages