British Embassy

Position: Carpenter A1

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: 18,142.21

Posted date: 7 minutes ago

Application Deadline: Jul, 27/2021 (14 days left)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality, and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organizational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Job Category  

Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory  

Estates

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  

The main purpose of the job:

To perform skilled work in construction, alteration, repair, and installation of fixtures, fittings, buildings, and structures. Maintains structures and furniture to meet FCDO standards. Responsible for the repairs and finishing skilled carpentry work, including cabinetry, floor work, and door and windows. Participates in the maintenance and operation of the carpentry shop.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

1. Constructs, repair, assemble and secure cabinets, tables, shelves, benches, partitions, flooring, door and window frames, and other types of furniture.
2. Cleans maintains, adjusts, calibrates, and services the tools used in the performance of duties.
3. Install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors and Install padding including trim flooring materials.
4. Monitors and supervises contractors’ work for adherence to TWS Requirements and reports back to the office.
5. Installs repairs and maintains building roofs gutters and downpipes and looks after their maintenance.
6. Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service for works requiring carpenters’ skills.
7. Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates. Fabricate, repair, and replace doors, windows, flooring, ceiling materials, glass, building hardware, door and window furniture, ant shutter films, etc. as required.
8. Help in the construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of wooden structures, repair outdoor equipment including playground equipment, fences, gates, and surfaces for electrical and plumbing.

Liaise with the store manager for materials stock to procure new stock as required and advises in the selection and storage of necessary materials.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience  

• Skillset certificate ( diploma )
• 3rd-grade driving license

Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience  

• English language

Required competencies  

• Collaborating and Partnering
• Delivering Value for Money
• Managing a Quality Service

Type of Position: Permanent

Working hours per week : 41.5 hours

Location (City) : Addis Ababa

Type of Post  : British Embassy

Number of vacancies  : 1

Salary  : ETB 18,142.21

Start Date  : 1 September 2021

Other benefits and conditions of employment  

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

A full induction training package will be undertaken by the successful candidate

Working patterns: Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:30 Saturday 8:00 – 2:00

Additional information  

Annual Leave and Public Holidays:

The locally engaged staff of all grades will be entitled to paid annual leave as follows:

Up to 2 years 22 days

After 2 years of service 25 days

After 5 years of service 30 days

In addition to annual leave, the British Embassy observes up to a maximum number of 14 Ethiopian, British and Religious public holidays each year. A list of such Embassy holidays will be published each year. Office Staff required to work on these holidays will be granted time off in lieu or overtime where circumstances permit.

• Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
• Please check your application carefully before you submit it, as no changes can be made once submitted.
• The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
• Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Addis Ababa are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Ethiopia.
• Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount. 
• All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;  
• Obtain the relevant permit
• Pay the fees for the permit
• Make arrangements to relocate
• Meet the costs of relocation
• Information about the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office Competency Framework can be found on this link Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
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