ILRI Internship: Engineering Facility and Projects Unit

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit an intern in the Engineering Facility and Projects Unit in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia.

ILRI works with partners worldwide to enhance the roles that livestock play in food security and poverty alleviation, principally in Africa and Asia. The outcomes of these research partnerships help people in developing countries keep their farm animals alive and productive, increase and sustain their livestock and farm productivity, find profitable markets for their animal products, and reduce the risk of livestock-related diseases.

Position requirements:

The ideal candidate should: –

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate university degree program in Architecture, construction management or civil engineering.
• Possess drawing skills and familiarity with design software (Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp, 3D max, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD or similar).
• Demonstrate good communication skills Have maintenance inspection skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess good command in written and spoken English language.

Key responsibilities:

The intern will work closely with the staff in the department to: –

• Connect with people, regularly communicate, and coordinate project activities with internal.
• Make on site visits to check on campus landscape implementation and maintenance status with MTA contractor and report to engineering supervisors based on the check list provided on weekly basis.
• Communicate with engineering supervisor and update space charge database every month and send report to engineering supervisor.
• Supervise and inspect any assigned planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance works on site and see if it was addressed and solved correctly.
• Collect all facility building information: The architect can help gather all necessary data regarding the building such as its floor plans, structural information, old maintenance history s, and other essential data related to be put in the new ticketing system or on upgrading the existing system.
• Space allocation: The architect can assist in the process of measuring and allocating space in the building. This information is important for creating accurate floor plans, determining the number of occupants, and planning for the maintenance of the building.
• Data entry for the system: The intern can help enter data into the new ticketing system, including all work orders with their cost and work order classification. This data is necessary for tracking work orders and managing maintenance tasks.
• Liaison with supervisors: Liaise with all supervisors to obtain PPM data for the new ticketing system. This information can be used to create an effective preventive maintenance plan.
• Training and support: Assist in training and support to staff members who will be using the new ticketing system. This will help ensure that the system is used effectively and efficiently.
• Documentation: Assist in documentation on the new ticketing system, including user manuals and technical documentation and help with arranging and organizing share point data.

Location: ILRI Addis Ababa – Ethiopia.

How to Apply: 

All applications MUST include the following (applications not containing these documents will not be considered):

• A cover letter addressed to the Capacity Development Manager, expressing interest in the internship position and the motivation. The position title and reference number (REF: INT/ILRI/ENG – ADD/01/2024) should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
• CV.
• Academic qualification transcripts/ certificates.
• Letter from the admitting university confirming internship period and requirement as part of the study program.

Applications must be submitted by clicking on the tab “APPLY NOW” on or before 21st June 2024.