MECHANIC VACANCY AT INTERNATIONAL COMMITTE OF THE RED CROSS(ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Port Harcourt is looking for a qualified candidate with the capacity to work independently to fill in the below interesting position:
Position: Mechanic
Main Responsibilities:
Maintain Port Harcourt ICRC vehicle fleet, generators and boats to the required standards
Maximise fleet efficiency and effectiveness through planned preventative maintenance in accordance with internal institutional guidelines or in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations. Ensure that external works are done accordingly
Monitor and control of all fuel consumption including contingency planning
Ensure that all stocks of tools, spare parts and consumables are maintained in good and clean condition. If necessary, purchase locally spare parts folio wing ICRC purchasing procedures
Carry monthly inventories of all stock in accordance with ICRC guidelines
Maintain vehicle, generator and boat files containing all the maintenance and accident history
Operate and maintain ICRC standard fleet computer system if required Liaison with the Vehicle Fleet Manager in Abuja
Required Qualifications:
Minimum five years proven experience in vehicle, generator or boat maintenance, certification required
Experience in maintenance of boat and engines for boat would be an asset
Experience in generator (15Kva upwards) installation and maintenance would be an asset
Previous field experience with commercial, embassies or humanitarian organizations preferred
Good knowledge of written and spoken English
Basic knowledge of computers required: Word, Excel and any fleet program
Ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative
Methodical person with common sense and rigour (good diagnosis and planning capacity)
Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability, able to work overtime when needed
Valid driving license and driving experience
Starting date: Ideally in April 2011
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the following address, not later than 11th March 2011
Attn. Administrator
ICRC Port Harcourt
46B Orogbum Crescent,
Ayaminima Street,
GRA Phase 2, Port Harcourt
Please clearly indicate “Mechanic” on your envelope
N/B:
Personal correspondences are non-returnable.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Only complete files matching with the profile will be considered
The ICRC is an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organization. For more information about the ICRC, please visit our website www.icrc.org