Overview
Join Dogs of Ella as our HR & Team Coordinator. You will support our local staff and international volunteers, organize daily schedules, and act as the bridge between the team and management. This is a unique opportunity to combine HR tasks with meaningful social impact in animal welfare.
We are now looking for a dedicated HR & Team Coordinator to strengthen our team structures and support our growing organization.
Your responsibilities will include:
Organizing daily team schedules and workloads.
Supporting staff and volunteers through motivation, regular check-ins, and onboarding.
Acting as a contact person and translator between team and management to ensure smooth communication.
Keeping basic HR records (attendance, agreements, leave days).
Mediating conflicts and encouraging respectful, solution-focused teamwork.
Joining weekly review calls with management and preparing monthly reports.
What we offer:
– A meaningful role in a passionate NGO environment.
– The chance to build long-term HR and team structures from the ground up.
– Collaboration with both Sri Lankan staff and an international board.
Future development of this role may include:
– Recruitment and HR guideline development.
– Staff and volunteer training initiatives.
Skills Needed:
– Excellent communication in Sinhala & English (Tamil an advantage).
– Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
– Organizational and time-management abilities.
– Experience in HR, coordination, or project management preferred.
– Ability to mediate conflicts and foster teamwork.
About Dogs of Ella Gte Ltd
Dogs of Ella is a nonprofit animal welfare NGO located near Ella, Sri Lanka. We provide a safe and healthy environment for rescued street dogs, focusing on health, rehabilitation, and adoption. At the same time, we build sustainable partnerships locally and internationally to improve animal welfare and create long-term impact.
Our team is passionate, diverse, and mission-driven — combining the dedication of local staff with the support of international volunteers and board members. Joining Dogs of Ella means becoming part of a growing nonprofit movement that stands for compassion, teamwork, and positive change.
