Artisan (Woodwork)
Building and Site Maintenance Department (Workshop)
Ref. No.NRS/06/022013
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health is an
intergovernmental organisation funded by governmental aid agencies, UN
organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in
environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving
health and agricultural productivity in the tropics. Ref. No.NRS/06/022013
icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and
capacity building programmes located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Artisan (Woodwork) in our Building and Site Maintenance Department (Workshop), at icipe Duduville campus, Kasarani, Nairobi.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.
i. Overall duties
To perform carpentry, joinery and roofing work, as well as cutting and fitting window glass in offices, laboratories and the guesthouse.
ii. Specific duties
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Artisan (Woodwork) in our Building and Site Maintenance Department (Workshop), at icipe Duduville campus, Kasarani, Nairobi.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.
i. Overall duties
To perform carpentry, joinery and roofing work, as well as cutting and fitting window glass in offices, laboratories and the guesthouse.
ii. Specific duties
- Install
wooden fixtures and fittings, e.g. window frames and doors, and roof
trusses.
- Carry
out fabrication of all types of furniture and wood fittings.
- Make
roof repairs using iron sheets, transparent glass, fibreglass, tiles, etc.
- Make
furniture repairs.
- Ensure
that painting and masonry work by contractors is satisfactorily done.
iii. Other duties
- Painting
work
- Masonry
work
- Assist
in making quotations for carpentry, masonry and painting work.
Knowledge required for performing the job
- Skills
and knowledge in carpentry and joinery work
- Skills
and knowledge in masonry work
- Skills
and knowledge in painting
- Basic
computer skills.
Requirements / Qualifications
The ideal candidate should:
The ideal candidate should:
- Be
a holder of a KCSE, followed by a certificate in carpentry and joinery
from a recognised institution;
- Possess
5 years on-the-job experience.
Disposition
The candidate must also possess the following attributes:
The candidate must also possess the following attributes:
- Good
organisational skills to manage his/her time well;
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills are an advantage.
Reporting: This position reports to the Workshops
supervisor.
Applications will be accepted up to 21st February 2013, or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier.
Applications will be accepted up to 21st February 2013, or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier.
Please quote the job reference number NRS/06/022013 on the
envelope and application cover letter reference line, or email subject
line.
Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be
acknowledged.
Please send an application with a detailed CV, names and
addresses of 3 referees, including e-mail addresses and fax numbers to:
icipehr@icipe.org
Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
icipehr@icipe.org
Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
