Position details

Vacancy id: VAC-32571

Job title: VAC-32571 Laboratory Technician

Location: Beledweyne

Apply by: 21-Jul-2025

Start date: 01-Aug-2025

Duration: 5 months

Number of vacancies: 1

Qualification: BSc in or an advanced diploma in civil engineering related area ( essential). Postgraduate qualifications in a technical area relevant to the position ( desirable).

Sector experience: Minimum of 5 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in material testing for civil engineering construction activities ( essential).

Geographical experience: Minimum of 5 year/s of experience in Africa ( essential).

Languages: Fluent in English ( essential). Fluent in Somali ( essential).

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:

•  Staffing solutions and HR management services
•  Monitoring and evaluation
•  Fleet management and logistics
•  Facilities management
•  Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•  Election monitoring and observation
•  IT professional services
•  Medical assistance

Overview of position

•  Somalia Urban Resilience Project II (SURP II) is a municipal governance & infrastructure development project financed by the World Bank (WB) & its partners, aimed at improving access to urban infrastructure & strengthening municipal governance in Somalia.
•  Maintaining of the material testing laboratory in good order with timely calibration of the material testing equipment & maintaining adequate stocks of supplies.
•  Organise & conduct the field & laboratory tests as per the applicable specifications in order to support the material selection & construction quality control activities as directed by the Resident Engineer.
•  Proper records keeping of the material tests performed, tests results & reports & sharing with the Material Engineer for review & advice.
•  Support the capacity building of the client nominated staff through on the job training & knowledge sharing.
•  Perform other related duties as directed by the Resident Engineer.

Expected outputs include but are not limited to:

•  Performing all required testing.
•  Recording all results as per our clients standards.

Project reporting

The Laboratory Assistant will be working under the supervision of the Laboratory Technician.

Key competencies

•  BSc or an advanced diploma in civil engineering related area is required.
•  A post graduate qualifications in a technical area relevant to the position is desirable.
•  Minimum of 5 years of experience in material testing for civil engineering construction activities.
•  Familiarity with the material testing standards & specifications used in Eastern Africa.
•  Working experience in Somalia is desirable.
•  Excellent command of the English & Somali languages (oral & written) are required.

Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

Disclaimer: · At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training. · CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility · CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.