Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development
University Business Linkage Cell (UBL Cell)
University of Ruhuna
Vacancy – Business Development Manager (On Contract Basis)
The University Business Linkage Cell (UBL Cell) of the University of Ruhuna, implemented under the AHEAD grant, calls for applications from prospective candidates for recruiting a business development manager. The prospective candidates are requested to forward self-prepared Curriculum Vitae to the Director, University Business Linkage Cell (UBLC), University of Ruhuna, or send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before 31st of July 2023.
Candidates who wish to apply for Business Development Manager - UBLC position should possess the following qualifications:
- Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka
- Age should be below 35 years on the date of the application
- A Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized by the UGC, preferably in management, marketing, finance, ICT, or science.
- Strong communication, negotiating skills, and good interpersonal relations
- High level of proficiency in written and spoken English
- Strong IT fluency, including website development and maintenance
- Creative talents and the ability to solve challenging problems
- In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events
- Ability to coordinate and facilitate implementation of several commercialization endeavors with complex and diverse activities
- Previous experiences in similar assignments are preferable
Contract Duration:
Initially, the business development manager will be appointed for an only for 05 month
Allowance:
A fixed allowance will be Rs. 71,428.57 per month with EPF and ETF shall be paid
Benefits:
The selected candidate will contribute 8% of his/her monthly salary to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) while the AHEAD grant will make a contribution of 15% of his/her salary of which 12% will be credited to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) and 3% to the Employee Trust Fund (ETF) and other fringe benefits.
Dr. L.B Lahiru Prabodha
Director/University Business Linkage Cell
University of Ruhuna
17th July 2023