Project
Site Manager
Biosciences
eastern and central Africa
(BecA) is a new center for excellence in modern biology in Africa. It will
consist of a Hub based on the campus of the International Livestock Research
Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi, Kenya and a network of regional nodes and other
affiliated laboratories and organizations throughout the region.
BecA will facilitate, host and conduct research in areas where
new developments in science offer promise to address previously intractable
problems constraining Africa’s development.
Capacity building will be a major goal of all activities. The scope
covers agriculture and food security and their intersections with human
health and nutrition, and the sustainable use of Africa’s natural
resources. Further information
is available at www.biosciencesafrica.org.
The
establishment of the BECA hub on the ILRI campus with first class research
facilities requires upgrading of existing facilities and construction of
some new laboratory, bio-containment and other facilities. This facilities
development is being undertaken primarily with the financial support of the
Government of Canada, provided through the Canadian International
Development Agency (CIDA) and its Canada Fund for Africa (CFA).
In
preparing to host the BecA Hub, ILRI now seeks to recruit a Project Site
Manager to lead, coordinate and implement the new complex constructions and
renovations of laboratories and other facilities for biological research
that will be available to users of the shared research platform on the ILRI
Campus in Nairobi, Kenya. This
is a management level appointment and the successful candidate will report
to the BecA Coordinator and ILRI Deputy Director General for Research.
Essential
Qualifications:
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An
experienced construction manager, with broad experience in project
management and experience in overseeing construction of laboratory
facilities;
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Demonstrated
ability to lead the successful completion of complex construction
projects, technically as well as financially, in sub Saharan Africa.
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Experience
in construction contract administrative activities, including schedule
management, quality assurance, shop drawing approvals and financial
assessment of construction activities;
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Experience
in commissioning of laboratories.
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Strong
management and organizational skills
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Team
leadership skills, including leadership of teams with diverse membership
of engineers, architects, scientists and managers;
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Excellent
written and verbal communication skills in English;
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Fluency
in Swahili
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Experience
in issue management for complex problems;
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Skills
and experience in project reporting to senior management
Location:
The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya
Conditions:
The contract for this position will be for a two-year, fixed term term.
Salary, dependent on experience, will be paid in US dollars.
ILRI provides excellent benefits including employer-paid medical,
life and disability insurance and retirement benefits.
Relocation, housing, annual leave travel and education allowances are
also provided. On-site
furnished accommodation is provided, subject to availability, or in the
absence of suitable housing, a housing allowance. To find more about ILRI,
visit our Website at http://www.ilri.org
Applications:
Applicants
should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses
(including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable
about the candidates professional qualifications and work experience to the
Human Resources Manager, ILRI, P.O. Box 30709, Nairobi, 00100, Kenya;
Telephone: 254-20-630743; Fax: 254-20-631499; e-mail: recruit-ilri@cgiar.org.
The name of the position for which the application is made should be
clearly marked on the envelopes of mailed, or on the fax or email
applications. Screening of
applications will begin 18 April 2005 and will continue until the post is
filled.
Qualified
candidates from African countries, particularly women, are encouraged to
apply.
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
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