Technical Worker (Kassala) – ICRC
Job Description
| Apply Before | 21/05/2026 |
| Locations | Kassala |
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
Background:
The Technical Worker performs simple technical tasks that require minimum qualifications or relevant experience, under supervision
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides basic technical support under supervision in areas such as electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, etc.
- Immediately alerts supervisors to any issues that could have negative consequences or represent a risk technical malfunctions, accidents, etc.)
- Executes tasks that require qualifications under easy supervision, or at times without supervision, within the Electricity, Plumbing, and carpentry-related fields.
- Conducts periodic servicing of equipment, i.e., air conditioners, refrigerators, water dispensers, gas cookers, etc., as per the schedule.
- Monitor, repair, and maintain all Plumbing installations within the delegation buildings as well as the residences rented by the ICRC.
- Carries out simple and routine tasks such as verifying water levels, delivering material, doing inventories, and informing his supervisor of replenishment.
- Maintains and repairs equipment and structures according to spoken or written instructions
- Carry out regular check-ups on all manholes, drainage system items within the domain of the delegation buildings, as well as all ICRC residences, and do the necessary repairs if applicable.
- General service and cleaning for all the water lines, tanks, and filters.
- Moves items from one place to another and loads/ offloads as per the request.
- Conducts routine checks for the preventive maintenance works.
- Support the premises team in any non-technical tasks as indicated.
- Informs his/her supervisor about any issues regarding the premises and helps fix them.
- Present both Manual and possibly theoretical technical support to Supervisors upon request, including electricity, welding, painting, carpentry, and joinery.
Qualification, Skills, and Experience Required:
- Technical diploma or vocational training in the same field
- Basic knowledge of English
- 2 years of working experience in a similar field
How To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application (including a CV written in English and copies of their identities) to the ICRC reception at the following address:
- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
- House No 294, Block 11 at Hay Al Daraja,
- Kassala, Republic of Sudan
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
