Somalia: Laboratory Technician

PositionLaboratory Technician

Project: Upgrading of Bossaso Airport, Bossaso Puntland SomaliaPlace of Performance Bossaso, SomaliaContract Duration 06 MonthsStarting Date ASAP

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Our client plays a critical role in providing management services for our life-saving, peace-building, humanitarian and development operations.

Our client’s mission is to expand the capacity of its system and its partners to implement peace building, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need.

Our client mandate is to act as a project delivery platform for humanitarian system agencies, funds and programmes, international and regional financial institutions, intergovernmental organizations, donor and recipient governments, and non-profit non-governmental organizations. As a self-financing entity within the humanitarian system, our client must ensure that the projects it delivers meet client expectations in terms of cost, quality and time, while at the same time ensuring that these projects collectively meet a broader array of success criteria.

Our client is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Our client’s Kenya Operational Hub (KEOH) has over twenty years of experience working in East Africa, including large scale infrastructure projects. With a flexible and responsive presence throughout the region, our client is able to scale up rapidly, through various mechanisms into high risk areas which have proven to be beneficial to partners.

KEOH has its own Physical Infrastructure Unit (PIU) which consists of design production office and engineering project management cell, consisting of civil, structural, M&E engineers, architects, design draftsmen and quantity surveyors. This team is supported by its own in-house procurement specialists and logistics support group who perform the tendering and admin support for all projects undertaken by the PIU. The PIU is providing design and implementation support via its team of site engineers based in Kenya, Burundi, Seychelles and throughout Somalia. All design drawings, specifications bills of quantity and tender documentation are prepared in-house to ensure the highest quality, standards and contractual transparency.

KEOH-PIU offers services that are complimentary to the front end of any physical infrastructure project including, feasibility studies, construction assessments, developing standard systems and manuals for infrastructure development with local government counterparts, detailed construction design and documentation with BOQ’s and specification. It offers complete turnkey solutions to serve its clients’ needs.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Under the overall guidance of the PIU Manager and the direct supervision of the PIU Construction Supervisor, the Laboratory Technician will give his / her technical expertise as required to supervise and manage the construction works for the project and the he/she has been assigned to and to make sure the works are being implemented as per the laid down contract terms and conditions.

Specifically the incumbent will be responsible for the following substantive tasks; this list is not representative of all the duties required but indicates typical duties and responsibilities;

· Supervise the construction of all the works on site as referenced in the conditions of contact and maintains the necessary and appropriate means in monitoring progress of works according to contract schedule, specifications and project plans.

· Check out quality of the works (earthworks, pavement layer, concrete, drainage, etc) and ensure that the work is executed as per the technical specification and construction drawings

· Carry out all laboratory designs and seeking approval from the Construction Supervisor before implementation at site.

· Liaise with Construction Supervisor on any of the approval submissions and results.

· Provide feedback of any details from site for incorporation into as built records.

· Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Project Manager

· Actively engage in knowledge sharing and also improve one’s professional skills

Monitoring and Progress Controls

· Ensure the construction works are being carried out within the stipulated time, cost and quality standrads

· Prepare appropriate reports as required

· Ensure team effort is provided for Client submissions for timely delivery and within allocated budget

Final Product

· Accurate implementation of the site works are to be of good quality by observing all appropriate/relevant standards and humanitarian guidelines if relevant.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

· BSc in Civil Engineering from a reputable learning institution. Technical experience in Civil Engineering with 4 years of experience may substitute for the requirement of bachelor’s degree.

Work Experience

· Skills in MS Office Packages are required

· At least 2-4 years of relevant experience

· Previous experience in developing countries and knowledge in the country context related field.

· Candidates with experience working with the humanitarian / development agencies will be well regarded.

· Candidates with experience working on international / local projects in conflicts / disaster prone areas will be preferred.

· Experience in contracting and / or consulting environment is also an advantage

Key Competencies

· Ability to work to meet tight schedules under stressful environment and varied cultural context.

· Knowledge and capacity to manage project documentation to professional and accurate standards.

· Flexibility and ability to grasp complete structures.

· Good team player attitude

· Ability to perform with professionalism, integrity and commitment to project demands

· Ability to work accurately, control quality and multi-task.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

· Fluent written and spoken English. Knowledge of the local language would be an asset.

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_561” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.