icipe seeks to recruit a Support Assistant I (Artisan) in the Facilities and Assets unit. This is a two-year contract, renewable subject to continued position needs, funding for the position, and performance of the staff member. This is a nationally recruited position. A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Overall Purpose of the Job
Ensure that all maintenance, machine, welding and fabrication requirements are met.
Specific Duties
- Repair all replacement parts as and when required.
- Maintain all machine/fabrication shop tools and equipment.
- Fabrication of all types of insect rearing cages, all metal and Perspex fabrications.
- Assist in making recommendations when designing insect rearing cages.
- Gas and arc welding responsibilities.
- All types of machine/shop brazing.
- Repair of all insect rearing cages.
- Any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Artisan Certificate.
- Government trade test.
- Ability to organize one’s work to respect deadlines.
- Ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Dynamic and enjoys challenges.
- Demonstrated capacity to question one’s work and seek continual improvement in the services, systems or knowledge.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a busy production entity, both private and public.
- Understanding of engineering drawing and principles.
Reporting
This position reports to the Facilities and Assets Manager.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted up to 7th March 2025. Interested applicants should submit: (a) a confidential cover letter; (b) a detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees, including e-mail addresses ; and (c) a statement illustrating suitability against the listed qualifications /competencies /abilities, and skills. (In your application, please include your current and expected basic salary per month)
Candidates are required to apply online through: http://recruit.icipe.org or by Email:[email protected] (Kindly quote the Ref. No. and the position title on the email subject).
