FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values
- FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
Organizational Setting
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.
The assignment will be conducted in one of the following locations: EA – Eastern Province (Ampara & Batticaloa), EA – Northern Province (Kilinochchi & Mullaithivu), EA – Uva & Sabaragamuwa Provinces (Rathnapura & Monaragala), EA – Central & North Central (Mathale & Anuradhapura).
Reporting Lines
She/he will be working under the overall supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programmes) and the direct supervision of the Resident Engineer of FAO SL. She/he will also have to work closely with the International Operations Specialist and Project Manager.
Technical Focus
The selected Engineering Assistant for the particular duty station has to provide day-to-day technical supervision and quality assurance for the renovations supported by the project in the Aquaculture Development Center and sites owned by NAQDA during the assignment.
Further, he/she must actively work with the selected contractors, NAQDA divisional and district level officials and follow the technical and managerial instructions provided by the Resident Engineer towards the completion of AQDC renovations and new mini hatchery constructions in aforesaid sites. The project is implemented as a project trash method therefore the ideal individual should have the ability to meet set targets and strictly adhere to the deadlines of the project activities.
Tasks and responsibilities
Overall, the tasks and responsibilities will be performed through fieldwork in Sri Lanka and some deskwork to prepare for field missions and drafting reports. The specific tasks and responsibilities are as in the following:
• Monitor the construction works at the above-mentioned sites.
• Coordinate with the contractor’s site representatives and NAQDA site officers related to any site issues.
• Ensure the quality of the work done and prompt completion of the construction works as per the drawings and BoQ.
• Prepare daily activity construction diary – logbook and monthly work progress reports to the Resident Engineer to update the work sites’ progress.
• Confirm work done with joint measurements with contractors and certification of interim and final payment claims for the contractors’ payments.
• Daily update the Resident Engineer about the work progress and delays and recommend any suitable alternative options to speed up the construction progress.
• Ensure the quality of the materials used for the construction work and check the test reports and documentation relevant to the construction activities.
• 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.
• Any other relevant task assigned by the Resident Engineer / Project Manager.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Education Qualification & Experience
o Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in civil engineering with 03 years of experience after graduation from the reputed University
or
o National Diploma in Technology (NDT) in Civil Engineering with 07 years of experience after the qualification from the reputed educational institution
or
o National Certificate in Technology (NCT) (Civil Engineering) with 10 years of experience after the qualification from the reputed educational institution.
• More than two years of experience related to the aquaculture structure construction/ rehabilitation works or irrigation tanks/ponds and cannel rehabilitation works or similar infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of English and one of the local language Tamil / Sinhala.
• National of Sri Lanka.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection Criteria
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint, AUTOCAD
• An ability to work closely with the contractor to achieve the targets and goals with daily monitoring, quality control and reporting functions.
• An ability travel to the work sites as required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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
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