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Vacancy id VAC-9644
Job title VAC-9644 Laboratory Assistant
Location mutiple duty station (within Somalia)
Apply by 30-Apr-2023
Start date 10-May-2023
Duration 3 months
Number of vacancies 3
Qualification Certificate in Secondary Schooling (essential).
Bachelor’s in or a Diploma in Civil Engineering (desirable).
Sector experience Minimum of 1 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience (essential).
Geographical experience Minimum of 1 year/s of experience in Somalia (essential).
Languages Fluent in English (essential).
Fluent in Somali (essential).

Job description

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Overview of position Our client operations in Somalia is engaged in providing contract management & construction supervision support to various infrastructure projects implemented by the Government partners. The projects include roads rehabilitation, construction of health facilities, urban drains rehabilitation & various community infrastructure works. They are responsible for ensuring that these works are implemented in accordance with the technical design, specifications & engineering standards as specified in the contract documents & also in compliance with environmental & social safeguards standards. In order to strengthen the construction quality control capacity of our clients team, they are recruiting a Laboratory Assistant to serve various project locations.
Role objectives The Laboratory Assistant working under the supervision of the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for undertaking laboratory activities in material testing & records keeping in order to support the quality control of the various construction works. The specific roles & responsibilities to be carried out under the supervision of the Laboratory Technician will include:

  • Undertake on site material tests such as field compaction test, slump test & other basic tests as well as collection of samples for the laboratory testing.
  • Collect & maintain daily weather records such as temperature & rainfall data.
  • Assist the engineering team for quality control of the works by carrying out inspection visits to the material harvesting quarry sites, concrete / asphalt production plants & precast units production sites & collecting information related to construction quality control.
  • Assist the Laboratory Technician in undertaking laboratory tests & maintaining the laboratory.
  • Ensure to perform other activities such as, material testing & quality control related duties as directed by the Laboratory Technician.
Project reporting The Laboratory Assistant working under the supervision of the Laboratory Technician.
Key competencies
  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma in civil engineering will be an asset.
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is required with demonstrated capacity to perform the expected roles & deliver results.
  • Excellent command of Somali & English language (oral & written) is required.
  • Ability to plan, organise, manage & implement work assignments, juggle competing demands & work under pressure of frequent & tight deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills & ability to establish & maintain effective partnerships & working relations with people in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment with sensitivity & respect for diversity.
Team management This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
Disclaimer: At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
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