About Sri Lanka- IWMI’s Host Country

•	Welcome to the world of IWMI
•	Where We Are
•	Spouse/ Partner Employment Opportunities at IWMI
•	Make Time Work for You
•	Equal Opportunity Employment
•	Attracting Women Researchers from Developing Countries
•	IWMI Daycare facility for your Kids
•	The School "Next Door to HQ"
•	Professional Makeovers and a Learning Culture
•	Nothing Succeeds Like Success…
•	The Social Side of IWMI
•	About Sri Lanka- IWMI’s Host Country
•	Talk to the Human Resources Team and find out more

For regional and international staff working at Headquarters, Sri Lanka is a veritable paradise. The island is approximately 65,610 sq. km. and lies in the Indian Ocean, off the south western tip of India. Sri Lanka takes pride in its cultural heritage of 2,500 years, seen in ancient dagobas, rock fortresses and irrigation systems. The diversity of landscape in so small a land is amazing.

From sunny, palm- fringed beaches, bays and lagoons on the coast, to mist- topped mountains and fragrant tea gardens in the central highlands, the views are spectacular. You can swim, surf or go snorkeling, hike through wilderness trails and rainforests, or go river rafting. The climate varies according to the elevation above sea level. In Colombo, average temperatures are between 25°C to 28°C while in the hill country it varies from 14°C to 16° C. Colombo, the commercial capital is a mix of old and new with modern shopping plazas towering beside eastern bazaars, supermarkets, restaurants and hotels ranging from modest guest houses to five- star complexes. While Sinhala and Tamil are the official languages, English is also spoken by many Sri Lankans.
	The beaches are the best. Go for sun, sand, sea… and a good tan


	The cool countryside is only a drive away.
You will find that Pelawatte, where IWMI is located, has its own set of shops, supermarkets, banks, offices pubs and restaurants, making it a self-contained township.

HQ facilities : IWMI HQ sits in the capital city area of Sri Jayewardenepura. The office is also within close proximity to Colombo. Surrounded by lush green paddy fields, a nearby lake, and lots of trees, IWMI is in a picturesque setting. Our split- level office complex has modern work stations, a fully equipped auditorium, cafeteria, in-house bank, travel office and parking facilities for the convenience of staff.
	Welcome to IWMI. The lobby at headquarters.



Mackinnons travel office provides assistance to staff traveling around the world.	Hatton National Bank gives you the convenience of a bank within the premises itself.