The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.
The ICRC is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of:

Premises Maintenance Officer

Contract type: Open Ended 
Duty Station: Based in ADEN
Post : 1

Purpose 

The Premises Maintenance Officer ensures proper maintenance of ICRC premises and equipment.

Functional Responsibilities: 

If supervised by the Premises Maintenance Supervisor or Premises Manager 1 (large to medium-sized  delegations):

• Ensures that premises and equipment are properly maintained and that all utilities are working as they should.
• Carrying out of maintenance of housing systems (electricity ,plumbing, CCTV , solar and power backup systems, fire alarms, and air conditioners).
• Orders or purchases any necessary material, in coordination with logistics staff.
• Maintains and repairs equipment and infrastructure; coordinates and/or supervises any work done by external 
• providers.

If supervised by the Finance and Administration Manager (small delegations):

• Coordinates the maintenance team and ensures that premises and equipment are properly maintained and that 
• all utilities are working as they should.
• Supervises and controls maintenance-related expenses for the assigned premises.
• Deals with external service providers where relevant and coordinates/supervises their work.
• Orders or purchases any necessary material and supplies, in coordination with logistics staff, and maintains stocks.
• Keeps proper related files and statistics.

Headquarters only: is responsible for all aspects (maintenance and safety according to legal requirements) in a specific area (electricity; heating, ventilation and sanitation).

Scope & Impact 

• Remit: limited to ICRC premises. 
• Authorized to carry out purchases according to ICRC financial rules.Relationships 
• Internally, interacts with other ICRC employees and/or the users of ICRC premises.
• Externally (headquarters only), interacts with suppliers.

Certifications/Education Required 

• Technical school or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English and/or French.
• Sound knowledge of computers and ability to run specific software.

Professional Experience Required 

• 2-3 years' experience in a similar position.
• Has the technical skills necessary to do the job.