Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Job Vacancies 2024
Available Vacancies:
Applications are invited for the Engineering Assistant job vacancy at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- Engineering Assistant
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.
Join us in creating a world without hunger and poverty.
Job Title : Engineering Assistant (4 Positions)
Duty Station : Various locations
Duration : 6 months with the possibility of extension
Gross remuneration : LKR 222,386 per month
FAO is implementing the project “Development of Self-sustained Culture-based Inland Fisheries to Ensure Food and Nutritional Security and Livelihood Improvements in Rural Communities in Sri Lanka” which aims to enhance food and nutritional security, strengthen resilience, and improve livelihoods in rural communities, specifically of fisherfolks in Sri Lanka. Among other activities, the project will upgrade Aquaculture Development Centres facilities of NAQDA (National Aquaculture Development Authority) and set up four mini hatcheries for fish juvenile production in Monaragala, Batticaloa, Anuradhapura and Mullaitivu Districts.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Monitor the construction works at the above-mentioned sites.
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Coordinate with the contractor’s site representatives and NAQDA site officers related to any site issues.
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Ensure the quality of the work done and prompt completion of the construction works as per the drawings and BoQ.
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Prepare daily activity construction diary logbook and monthly work progress reports to the Resident Engineer to update the work sites’ progress.
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Confirm work done with joint measurements with contractors and certification of interim and final payment claims for the contractors’ payments.
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Daily update the Resident Engineer about the work progress and delays and recommend any suitable alternative options to speed up the construction progress.
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Ensure the quality of the materials used for the construction work and check the test reports and documentation relevant to the construction activities.
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Participate in progress meetings and technical review meetings update the details to the Resident Engineer and carry out the instruction at the site level for the construction works.
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Any other relevant task assigned by the Resident Engineer / Project Manager.
HOW TO APPLY
To view the detailed Terms of Reference and to apply, visit the FAO Sri Lanka website at the following link http://www.fao.org/srilanka/fao-in-sri-lanka/employment/en/ and create your online profile.
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to their online profile.
Vacancies will be removed from the recruitment portal at 23:59 Central European Time (CET) on the closing date for applications.
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline. If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp.
Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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| Closing Date | 2024-08-07 |
| Source | Sunday Observer (2024-07-29) |
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