Head of Operations
Chrysalis empowers women and youth across the country, providing them with opportunities, leadership, safety, and equal voice unlocks stronger communities and sustainable growth. Chrysalis works to make this possible by addressing systemic barriers and enabling inclusive, community-driven change together with our partners from government, private sector, academia and civil society.
We are a proud Sri Lankan organization registered as a Non-Government Organization FL 1701112 under the National Secretariate for Non-Governmental Organizations and registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee GA 3176 under the Registrar of Companies.
Chrysalis is an Affiliate of CARE International. We recognize the importance of being part of a global network that enable us to influence global dialogue and access expertise, partnerships and funding for our work in Sri Lanka.
With over 100 staff in 07 field locations, we are committed to ensuring Gender Equality in all that we do and creating an environment which celebrates and embraces Diversity.
The Head of Operations HOO will provide overall operational and strategic oversight to Human Resources, Procurement, Administration, and IT functions. Given the current and strategic future needs of Chrysalis, the Head of Operations will focus on enabling a team that values Chrysalis’s vision and mission. The HOO is an Executive Team Member of the organisation and ensures the effective and efficient delivery of Chrysalis’ mission. For more information, check out our Job Description.
Opening Date
11, Apr 2026
Closing Date
30, Apr 2026
Key Responsibilities
The HOO’s role will include executing the performance appraisal process, establishing systems and procedures that comply with organisational and statutory requirements, and ensuring an organisational culture that motivates and empowers staff to lead, innovate and fulfil the organisational mission.
The focus on HR will remain until policies, procedures, and practices are at a high standard while supporting and ensuring procurement, administration and IT functions are future ready.
The HOO will work closely with the senior management to ensure the development of policies and procedures and their execution, to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in all operational functions and compliance, and to ensure the highest levels of accountability and transparency in all actions.
The HOO will also support the overall growth and sustainability of the organization, including building strategic partnerships, networking, and helping with fundraising and representation.
Given the current and strategic future needs of Chrysalis, the Head of Operations will focus on enabling a team that values Chrysalis’s vision and mission, while bringing the experience and leadership required to provide operational and strategic oversight to Human Resources, Procurement, Administration, and IT functions, ensuring compliance, accountability, transparency, and organizational effectiveness.
