Overview

We are looking to hire a versatile, reliable and conscientious individual skilled in web development, system
administration, and is willing to be a team player to support a non-profit scientific, engineering and socioeconomic research think-tank which aims to harness science to benefit the vulnerable and the environment. A
person who possesses a Diploma in Graphics, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent
experience is preferred.

Essential IT Skills

  • Scientific programming languages.
  • Competency in image processing and other scientific software
  • Proficiency in Graphics and Publishing Suites (CS5 or CorelDraw )
  • Attention to detail and English writing skills

Useful Related Skills

  • Quality writing in English
  • Ability to learn quickly as needed.
  • Documentation, record keeping and communication skills
  • Ability to help less skilled staff.
  • Proficiency in web development software

Preferred Skills

  • Proficiency in Linux/Unix and other Operating Systems
  • SQL query skills in MySQL
  • CSS Skills
  • Knowledge in javascript and Ajax like frameworks
  • WordPress content management system
  • HTML Skills
  •  PHP & MySQL Skills
  • Aesthetic sensibility in web development.
  • PC hardware and System Administrator Skills

The best fit is a person with good interpersonal skills who is adaptable and flexible and can handle tasks in
multiple areas. The motivated individual who is able to fulfill these tasks has the opportunity to undertake
research in areas of scientific computing in interaction with skilled scientists and social scientists and associated
staff. The assignment is to commence immediately. The job is to be full time on contract basis, in offices
around Kandy.

To apply (1) a resume (2) names of two professional referees who are familiar with your work,
and (3) a statement as to why you are interested in this position by the deadline to:-
Please post on
Email: fectcv@gmail.com and hr@tropicalclimate.org
Foundation for Environment, Climate and Technology,
Digana Village and Akurana

Gender :
Any

Age range :
N/A

Minimum qualification :
No_minimum

Minimum years of experience :
N/A

Differently abled may apply :
Yes


About Federation for Environment, Climate and Technology

The Federation for Environment, Climate, and Technology (FECT) is dedicated to developing usable social scientific, and technological data for societal well-being and environmental preservation.  FECT brings together 20 scientists whose activities cover some of the Indian Ocean Islands and its littoral. We began researching and developing of climate and environmental analysis, computation, monitoring, and prediction technologies in Sri Lanka.