Engineering Technician, Kenya: Job Position

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Organization: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Country: Kenya
City: Nairobi, Kenya
Office: ILRI Nairobi
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The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit three (3) Engineering Technicians for the Accelerated Value Chains Development program (AVCD) to monitor the construction projects on-site to protect ILRI against defects and deficiencies.
ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org
Key responsibilities

Ensure that high standards of quality control are maintained on all contracts.
Monitor construction and site development.
Monitor the construction, contract progress, procedures, workmanship, schedule, overall job safety.
Co-ordinate activities between the contractor, the consultants and ILRI
Interpret, implement and reinforce regulatory requirements related to safety and environmental standard for the site.
Notify ILRI, contractor, and the architect of any conditions that may delay completion of the total project or of major parts of the project
Keep track of materials delivered to the site and used by the contractors & sub-contractors to ensure that materials used are those specified, or approved substitutes, and that materials are in good condition and free of defects.

Requirements

Diploma in Civil, Building or Construction Engineering or related field
Knowledge of Auto CAD
Computer Literacy: Microsoft office suite, use of internet and e-mail
3 years of relevant work experience
Have a wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods and legal/ statutory requirements
Accurate and attentive to detail when checking work and materials
Have ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
Have good spoken and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
Have ability to establish and maintain sound relationships with stakeholders
Willingness to travel extensively across the construction sites

Number of Positions: 3
Post location: Each Engineering Technician will be based in each of the construction project sites; Kipkelion and Muhoroni, Kathonzweni, and Oyugis
Terms of Appointment
These are Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) positions, open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is a 6 months fixed term with possible extension.
Job Level
This position is job level 2B, level 1, ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances for ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff.
How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the “” tab above before 7November 2017. The position title and reference number REF: COW/AVCD/11/2017 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at httpss://www.ilri.org/
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ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.