Job Description

INDUSTRIAL SERVICES BUREAU

VACANCY

APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF

PROJECT OFFICER ON ASSIGNMENT BASIS

Opportunity to temporary work with pioneers in Regional Industrialization

European Union financed project on Promoting Long-Term Approaches for Sustainable, Transformative and Inclusive Circular Economy (PLASTICS) in Sri Lanka

  • Job Profile

As the Project Officer, you will contribute for the implementation of three main project activities of which; Implementation of the Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production (RECP), Quick Environmental Management Systems (QEMS), and the selection and replication support of pilot circular economic models under the project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Project Officer

  • Lead and execute Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production (RECP) assessment, Quick Environment Measurement Systems (QEMS) in the field/factory environment with the support of Local RECP team and International Experts
  • Conduct RECP & QEMS demonstrations for the beneficiaries
  • Lead and execute RECP and QEMS implementation activities among the project beneficiaries through on-site facilitation and/or remotely
  • Closely work with local RECP team, project management and also other project partners
  • Assisting the development of Circular economy models among SMEs to share resources/service delivery at pilot scale
  • Ensure the smooth and timely implementation of the above activities according to the work plan

Education Qualifications and Experiences

  • B.Sc. Engineering (Mechanical/Chemical) with 03 years work experience or
  • B.Sc. in Environmental Management with 05 years work experience
  • Experience should be in the areas of Waste Management, Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production, Energy Management and Circular Economic Interventions
  • Having experiences of Plastic Waste Management and ISO 14001 would be an added advantage

General Requirements

  • This position will be based in Western Province and can report to the Project Office established by Industrial Services Bureau in Colombo
  • He/she should be willing to travel to Kurunegala (ISB Head Office) time to time for Physical Progress Meetings and Staff Meetings (at least 1-2 days per month)- need basis
  • Computer Literacy (MS Office, Internet & Email)
  • Should have a very good command in English and Sinhala or Tamil. Also, he/she should have excellent English writing Skills to produce high quality reports

Salary and other conditions

The salary for the Project Officer position will be offered based on your educational qualifications and experience, ensuring a competitive remuneration package in the industry

  • This position is on a fixed term assignment basis contract for a period of 1 year, with the possibility of extension based on the performance and requirement of various assignments handle by ISB. As part of our standard practice, you will undergo a 01 month probationary period to assess your fit within the organization
  • ISB will provide official transport for field visits if any
  • Subject to your performance and the availability of vacancies within the organization, you may have an opportunity to become a part of the permanent staff at ISB!

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and be a part of ISB's transformative initiatives, send your updated CV and a cover letter to [email protected] on or before 12th May 2024. Please mention "Project Officer (RECP)" in the subject line

Application Deadline

12th May 2024

Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification

Executive Director

Industrial Services Bureau, 141, Kandy Road, Kurunegala Tel: 037-2223721-3, Fax: 037-2223562, E-mail: [email protected]