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Technical Worker (800624)

icrc • Myitkyina (MYI), MM, 32881 • 1w ago

Short Description

Reference Number: Technical Worker(32881)

Salary Grade: A2

Report to: Premises Maintenance Supervisor

Duty Station: Myitkyina

Application Deadline: 31/07/2026

Start date: As soon as possible

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization 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. The ICRC also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.

Purpose

As a Technical Worker, you will work closely with the Administration Department and provide essential technical support to ensure the proper functioning, maintenance, and repair of equipment, facilities, and infrastructure. You will be responsible for carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance activities, identifying technical issues, and implementing appropriate solutions in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

Report to the Premises and Maintenance Supervisor on the on-going maintenance activities and propose improvements.
Maintain and perform to repair electricity network of the delegation and residences (short circuits, fuses, lamps, cables, etc.)
Repair electrical devices (switch, socket, breaker and change over fitting).
Check and service all the transformers in the delegation as well as in the residences.
Repair and fit household electrical equipment (boiling Kettle, halogen lamp, coffee maker, refrigerator, etc.).
Maintain and perform to repair water supply system of the delegation and residences.
Check and repair air-con accessories (remote control, indoor and outdoor unit).
Make inventory list for delegation offices and residences and stock and balance of the maintenance properties.
Assist supervisor daily worker and external team to finish the jobs in due time.

What we offer

A unique and rewarding opportunity to help the victims of violence in a fast-paced environment.
Initial training and on-boarding organized
A 12-month contract extendable
A competitive compensation package including medical coverage and transportation allowances.
A training opportunity to develop and strengthen the quality of the services provided to our beneficiaries as well as to support our staff members’ professional and personal development.

Our values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

Reports to (role)

Premises Maintenance Officer

People management responsibilities

Scope & impact

Geographic remit: local.

Relationships

Internally, interacts with other ICRC employees.
Few or no external relationships.

Certifications / Education required

Bachelor’s degree or A diploma or associate degree in engineering, electronics, mechanics, civil
2-5 years of work experience in a similar field.
Basic Computer skills.
Basic team management skills and good communication skills.
Basic knowledge of English.
Good physical condition.
Good knowledge of maintenance and repair of equipment and/or premises management.
Previous ICRC experience and other NGOs or international organizations are also strong assets.

Professional experience required

Similar work experience desirable.