Invitation for Bids
Individual Consultant (Researcher and Writer)
Assignment Title: Selection of an Individual Consultant (Researcher and Writer)
Assignment Number: DNA/9/7/3
The Department of National Archives of Sri Lanka is pleased to invite talented and passionate researchers and writers to assist in our 125th anniversary publication to celebrate an important milestone in our history. The applicants should have a honours degree in history, be fluent in English, have published academic articles and demonstrate the ability to write using theoretical concepts related to modern history.
The “Terms of Reference” and “CV Format” are available on our website www.archives.gov.lk. All interested parties are informed that all documentation shall be in the English Language.
Interested consultants may obtain clarifications from Senior Archivist Ms. C.C.K. Welianga by contacting via phone numbers +94 715307986 or +94 112696917 or by e-mail: welianga.c@archives.gov.lk.
Interested individual consultants should provide information demonstrating their qualifications and relevant experience as required in the TOR.
All requested information must be delivered no later than 15.00 hrs. on or before 6th April 2026 either: (i) hand delivered to Senior Archivist Ms. C.C.K. Welianga or (ii) by registered post to the below-mentioned address.
Please mark clearly on the top left hand corner of the envelope "Individual Consultant (Researcher and Writer) No: DNA/9/7/3”.
Director General National Archives
Department of National Archives
No. 07, Philip Gunawardena Mawatha,
Colombo 7
23.03.2026
