Environment Officer vacancy at Ceylon Electricity Board

Job Description

CEYLON ELECTRICITY BOARD

Moragolla Hydropower Project

VACANCIES

Applications are invited from citizens of Sri Lanka having qualifications and experience specified below and preferably having worked previously in Government or private large projects for the following posts on fixed term contract basis for the Moragolla Hydropower Project (MHP).

1.  ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER – One (01) Vacancy

1.1 Qualifications and Experience: 

• First Degree in Physical Science, Biological Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Agriculture or any other related field obtained from a recognized University.

• Postgraduate qualification in Environmental Science or any related field with experience in Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Monitoring, Watershed Management or any related activity will be an added qualification.

1.2 Professional Competencies: 

• Ability to deliver technical services related to Environmental Impact Monitoring and suggest mitigation measures as required by the project as and when necessary.

• Ability to handle project HSE related activities in the required area of specialization independently.

• Ability to function effectively in a team environmental inspiring trust and co-operation of other team members.

• Experience in handling the social safeguard issues related to Resettlement and Environmental impacts.

• Computer literacy of standard computer applications such as Word processing, Excel and Power Point presentations.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Good public relations skills.

• High level of proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Proficiency in written and spoken Chinese language will be an added advantage.

1.3 Remuneration

• Management Circulars issued by the Ministry of Finance.

1.4 Duties:

• The Environmental Officer shall assist the Project Director/Project Engineer (REM) in the implementation of the Environment Management Plan of the project, the monitoring requirements specified in the National Environmental Regulations No. 1 of 2003 and site-level Health and Safety Monitoring.

Information given below is common for all applicants

Age Limit  : Candidates should be more than 18 years and not more than 55 years of age  at the closing date of applications.

This maximum age limit will not be applicable to those who are already.

confirmed in the Public Service/Public Institutions.

Mode of Selection :  By an Interview.

Base Station : Project site office, Moragolla, Gampola. 

Closing Date/Time : March 21, 2022 at 10.00 hrs.

Terms & Conditions of Service:

The appointment will be on contract basis for one(01) year term subject to renewal annually based on satisfactory performance. The contract may be extended for further term depending on the requirement of the project.

Other Benefits:

1.Those selected will be entitled to Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) with Employee’s Contribution of 10% and CEB Contribution of 15%.

2. Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) Contribution of 3% by the CEB.

Those applicants who are already in the Public Service/ Public Institutions should forward their applications through their Heads of Departments and it should herein be indicated whether the release is possible in case of selection for the post.

All applicants should include a complete CV with names, contact numbers and addresses of two non-related referees, certified copies of the Educational & Professional Qualifications, Experience, Training certificates, NIC, Birth certificate and any other relevant documents.

Applications shall be sent to the address given below by registered post. Electronic submissions are not accepted. The post applied for should be clearly marked on top left corner of the envelope.

Applications received after the closing date/time will be rejected. Only short-listed applicants will be called for interviews and any form of canvassing will be a disqualification.

Project Director

Moragolla Hydropower Project - Moragolla

Gampola 20500.                                     

Tel:  081-2085565    

Fax:  081-2353018    Email:  pdmoragolla@ceb.lk

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