What new staff need to know

Welcome to the IWMI Team!

The information on this page is directed at staff who have been offered and accepted a position at IWMI, following an internationally advertised recruitment. This implies that you  will most likely be moving to another country. So, you will need to know how to arrange travel, freight for personal belongings and something about the country in which you will be posted.

We look forward to working with you, and want to make the move to your assignment a facile and pleasant one. Undoubtedly, you have already been in touch with the Human Resources Office at the headquarters of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in Pelawatte, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.

For your convenience, the information provided below will assist you in the areas that you need to prepare BEFORE your move.

The following forms can be obtained from the HR Office in Colombo 
Contact Ms. Kamani Rajanayake , Senior Regional Manager (HR Operations)

• AIARC Enrolment forms for pay & benefits (US Citizens, Others)

An Overview of IWMI Offices & Staffing

• Download Presentation

Country/City Guides 
A quick guide to living and working in the city/country of your posting. These guides have been prepared from an IWMI perspective, with information provided by IWMI staff.

Whom to Contact? 
At any point, if you encounter any difficulties or need further explanations, please feel free to contact any of the persons mentioned below, depending on the location of your posting.

All appointments are coordinated through the HR Department in Colombo, Sri Lanka, so feel free to contact either of the following.