Workshop Manager I at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Workshop Manager I

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Job Description

• Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Site Manager, Workshop Manager 1 oversees preventive maintenance and ensures that repairs on ICRC vehicles and other logistics equipment are made in accordance with guidelines issued from headquarters and manufacturers’ recommendations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Maximizes fleet efficiency and effectiveness and through planned preventative maintenance resource allocation, asset optimization and fleet right-sizing analysis together with the Vehicle Fleet Manager or Logistician.
• Provides and organizes training for fleet staff regarding; technical aspects (diagnostics, repairs, maintenance techniques), transfer of technology, proper use of diagnostic and other electronic equipment, tools and machinery, and ICRC administrative procedures.
• Helps the Mechanics with complex diagnostics and technical problems with vehicles and generators and suggests solutions.
• Operates and maintains the Fleetwave Centralize (FWC) software system, electronic logbook, electronic spare parts catalogue, etc., as required.
• Responsible for forecasting and planning quarterly spare parts orders, sets stock levels for spare parts and consumables in accordance with activity levels; takes part in placing orders for spare parts and equipment as required.
• In charge of ensuring accountability, proper storage and disposal of hazardous workshop wastes (waste engine oil, fuel/oil filters, tires, batteries) for site under their AoR in accordance with SoP’s and directive from Vehicle Fleet Manager 2
• Ensures that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix (Workshop and Fuel Storage safe working protocols, workplace accidents/incidents of workshop staff, PPE equipment attributions.
• Supervises, trains and coaches the Mechanic and Mechanic's Helper and manages some workshop staff.
• Monitors and checks fuel consumption, including contingency planning
• Where applicable, manages the budget of the cost center under their responsibility
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.

Education and Experience Required

• University Degree / Technical College or certificate in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering.
• Valid Level 1 Motor Vehicle Mechanics Certificate issues by the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Labour & productivity
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a foreman / forewoman in the automotive industry or 4–6 years' experience in a similar position as a mechanic.
• Valid class B or D Nigerian Drivers Licence

Desired profile and Skills:

• Fluent in written and spoken English and knowledge of local languages is an asset
• Computer literacy; proficient in Microsoft Office software skills (outlook, Excel PowerPoint, Word).
• Previous experience in managing Fleet Software is an asset.
• Experience managing a team

Application Closing Date
21st November, 2022.