Vacancies

Human Resource Officer

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the development and implementation of human resource management systems for the Institute. The portfolio encompasses a full range of human resource services, with emphasis on human resource development and performance measurement and rewards.

The successful applicant must have a relevant first degree and post-graduate training in Human Resource Management. Experience at a senior level in a multidisciplinary environment will be a distinct advantage.

Please submit resume, with telephone contact number, by Wednesday February 08, 2012 to:

The Corporate Secretary
CARIRI - Caribbean Industrial research Institute
UWI Campus, St Augustine
Postal: Tunapuna Post Office
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Information Technologist  

The Job

To work with ICT personnel in the execution of various components of an ICT Project including Awareness Forums, Diagnostic Scoping Studies and ICT Interventions. The incumbent will be required to assist with execution of project plans, management of project activities in accordance with work plans and development of project reports.

Training and Experience
  • B.SC. in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field
  • At least two (2) years experience working in a similar environment
  • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel and MS Powerpoint
  • Effective presentation, writing, project reporting and communication skills
  • Experience in Project planning and the Printing and/or Food and Beverage Industries will be considered assets

Please submit resume, with telephone contact number, by Friday February 03, 2012 to:

The Human Resource Officer
CARIRI - Caribbean Industrial research Institute
UWI Campus, St Augustine
Postal: Tunapuna Post Office
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 


Executive Manager Analytical and Engineering Services  

Background

The Executive Manager Analytical and Engineering Services will be accountable for ensuring that the goals and objectives of the Analytical and Engineering Services Division align with CARIRI’s 2011 to 2015 Strategic plan and are successfully achieved.

The Job

The candidate will focus on and take full accountability for planning, directing facilitating and managing the Institute’s testing and consultancy services in areas including, but not limited to, Civil and Central Analytical Services, Technology Sourcing and Assessment, Tecnology Incubation, as well as the support provided by distinct sections including Quality Management, Project Management, Facilities, IT/Documentation and Calibration. This includes developing and managing budgets, sourcing and allocating relevant resources, and providing leadership and technical support to the Team.

Training and Experience
  • M.Sc./ PhD in a relevant scientific discipline from an accredited Institution
  • Specialised training in Project Management
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience
  • Minimum of ten (10) years experience in Project/Programme Management
  • Ability to manage large teams across multiple disciplines

 Executive Manager Research, Development and Innovation 

Background

The Executive manager- Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) will be accountable for ensuring the goals and objectives of the RDI Programmes align with CARIRI’s 2011 to 2015 Strategic Plan and are successfully achieved.

The Job

The candidate will focus on and take full accountability for the planning, development, implementation and timely execution of the Institute’s RDI Programmes with the support of the Programme Management Team. The includes developing and managing budgets, sourcing and allocating relevant resources, and providing leadership and technical support to the Team.

Training and Experience
  • M.Sc./ PhD in a relevant scientific discipline from an accredited Institution
  • Specialised training in Project Management
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience
  • Minimum of ten (10) years experience in Project/Programme Management
  • Ability to manage large teams across multiple disciplines

Accreditation

The management system of CARIRI has been assessed and certified by SGS as meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 for the following activities:Consulting, industrial research and testing and equipment design and development. CARIRI has been certified by SGS to the ISO 9001 standard since January 1999.

The laboratories of CARIRI have demonstrated compliance with the ANSI/ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standard, General criteria for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, and have been accredited by the International 

Accreditation Service Inc. for the test methods listed in the scope of accreditation at IASonline.org.

CARIRI's laboratories have had a history of international accreditation since 1997.