About us:
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) is a National Chapter of Transparency International (TI), the leading global movement against corruption. TISL raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it. TI has an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, and more than 100 Chapters worldwide.
- Introduction and Purpose
The purpose of this proposal is to assess the effectiveness of the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act, No. 3 of 2023, by evaluating the financial returns submitted by candidates in both the Presidential and Parliamentary elections in 2024.
- Objectives
- Objective 1: To understand the roles and obligations of all stakeholders under the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act, No. 3 of 2023.
- Objective 2: To assess the compliance of political parties and candidates in both the Presidential and Parliamentary elections held in 2024, with the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act, No. 3 of 2023, based on the submitted financial returns.
- Objective 3: To identify potential areas for strengthening the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act, No. 3 of 2023 to enhance transparency and facilitate greater compliance by all stakeholders.
- Scope of Work
- Deliverable 1: Develop a methodology for evaluating the performance of the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act, No. 3 of 2023, based on the returns submitted by candidates in both the Presidential and Parliamentary elections in 2024.
- Deliverable 2: Provide a list of selected candidates and political parties for evaluation in the Parliamentary election, along with clear criteria for their selection. (The sample)
- Deliverable 3: Develop a comprehensive report detailing the campaign finance law in Sri Lanka, its function, and the roles and obligations of all stakeholders. This report should also assess how the selected political parties and candidates have adhered to the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act, No. 3 of 2023 based on the submitted returns. Finally, the final report should include recommendations to improve compliance and suggest potential reforms to the law.
- Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Good knowledge of campaign finance and election laws in Sri Lanka.
- Proven ability to carry out both qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Prior experience engaging with relevant key stakeholders, including the Election Commission of Sri Lanka.
- Excellent command in English, with strong academic and report-writing skills. Fluency in Sinhala and/or Tamil will be an added advantage.
- Ability to effectively summarize, compile and present research findings.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
- Proven success in delivering similar consultancies.
- Timeline
The consultancy must be completed by end of July 2025.
- Reporting and Supervision:
The consultant will report directly to the Project Manager at Transparency International Sri Lanka and provide regular updates on progress.
- Submission Instructions
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their proposals to join this project, along with the following, to tisl@tisrilanka.org ;
- A detailed proposal outlining the methodology for assessing compliance with the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act, No. 3 of 2023, work plan, the sample and the timeline.
- An updated CV.
- Financial proposal detailing consultancy fees and any anticipated costs.
- Samples of previous work.
Application Deadline – 24th April 2025
For more information, please call: Shaveendra Senarath on 0114369781