Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) is a National Industrial Research Institute under the Ministry of Industrialization and Enterprise Development.
The Institute’s mandate is to undertake industrial research, technology and innovation and dissemination of findings that have positive impact on national development.
During the first Medium Term Plan, The government adopted transformation of KIRDI as a flagship project within the manufacturing sector of Vision 2030. The intention is to transform KIRDI into a competitive and reputable research organization.
Towards this end, the Institute has embarked on construction of the Proposed Research Technology and Innovation Laboratories and Related Infrastructure along Dunga Road, Nairobi South B.The Institute therefore, wishes to recruit qualified professionals to undertake the supervision of the above project for a period of three years.
Assistant Works Officer – One Post
Job Description
Reporting to Resident work officer.
Provide supervision in accordance with approved design and specifications.
Act as a liaison between the contractor and Resident work officer.
Supervise project to ensure construction as per design specifications and time-frame.
Collect and maintain project field data and measurements of materials to determine stations, progress and payments.
Provide ad-hoc sketches in consultation with the Resident work officer to aide in implementation of works.
Collect and complete daily project records.
Maintain records of project documentation for record and further action as directed by the Resident work officer.
Assist in drafting and analyzing preliminary drawings towards the design of the works.
To undertake material testing and provide accurate results with statutory and approved standards and specifications requirements.
Undertake all materials testing to ascertain compliance with approved standards.
Provide test results for the Resident work officer interpretation in an accurate and timely manner.
Undertake material sampling as required.
Undertake quality assurance on all materials.
Maintain records of all site laboratory tests records.
Prepare project testing reports on weekly and monthly basis and as required from time to time.
Qualifications
Degree, Higher Diploma in Civil/ Structural Engineering/Building Construction.
Training in materials laboratory testing skills is an added advantage.
Minimum of 12 years working experience in related field with at least 8 years in high rise buildings.
Proficiency in engineering and building design/management software.
Computer literacy.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to reach the undersigned not later than Friday 1st November 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Please indicate respective position you wish to be considered for on the application letter and envelope
The Director
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
Popo Road, Nairobi South C
P.O. Box 30650 – 00100
Nairobi Kenya
E-mail: dir @kirdi.go.ke
KIRDI is an equal opportunity employer
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