Mechanic at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The ICRC, established in 1863, works worldwide to provide humanitarian help for people affected by conflict and armed violence and to promote the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, it employs some 12,000 people in 80 countries; it is financed mainly by voluntary donations from governments and from national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Abuja Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below.

Job Title: Mechanic

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains ICRC vehicles and generators according to workload planning and instructions within Nigeria
• Performs regular report to his supervisor
• Masters the concept of preventive maintenance
• Performs the preventive maintenance and repairs according to set down rules and ICRC procedure
• Assists to clean the vehicle inside and outside after the service
• Performs the service and maintenance for the generators and vehicles
• Prints and studies the electrical wiring diagram in order to perform breakdown diagnosis and repair
• Uses internet and database or car manufacturer web site to collect information to perform the job in a professional manner as per industry standards and ICRC guidelines
• Assists in the yearly spare parts inventory
• Assists in the cleaning of spare parts stock
• Keeps clean and tidy his personal toolbox at all time
• Performs monthly inventory of his toolbox and reports any missing tool
• Ensures proper working conditions at all time

Requirements

• High school level or professional/vocational School
• 2 years work experience as mechanic
• Basic knowledge of English
• Driving license
• Basic computer skills

Application Closing Date
13th November, 2013

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their letter of motivation, CVs, and copies of certificates to:
The Administrator,
ICRC Delegation
No. 29 Kumasi Crescent,
Off Aminu Kano Crescent,
Wuse II, Abuja.
Please clearly indicate “Mechanic” on your letter. Only complete files matching with the profiles will be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.