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  • Posted: Aug 20, 2020
    Deadline: Aug 27, 2020
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    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution or natural disaster. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries and 22 U...
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    Roving Mechanic

    Sector: Supply Chain

    Employment Category: Regular

    Employment Type: Full-Time

    Open to Expatriates: No

    Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria

    Job Description

    Background/IRC Summary:  The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

    The IRC has been working in Nigeria since 2012, IRC entered Nigeria in October 2012 in response to a widespread flood disaster. IRC’s emergency response team, with local partner CISCOPE (Civil Society Coalition for Poverty Eradication), implemented a project to support livelihoods and improve WASH in Kogi State from February to May 2013 to January 2014. This was followed by a 3month nutrition and food security program in the same location from October 2013 to January 2014. IRC has been supporting programming in Adamawa State since early 2014. The current project addresses malnutrition and associated health concerns among conflict-affected persons in North-Center Adamawa State. In addition, IRC is beginning a new education focused grant looking at non-traditional educational access for conflict-affected youth

    Job Overview/Summary:

    Responsibilities

    Specific responsibilities include,

    Responsibilities

    • Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles, completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
    • Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to drivers complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.
    • Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
    • Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
    • Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
    • Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
    • Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
    • Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
    • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
    • Respond to all breakdowns and accident related issues with the IRC vehicles
    • Accomplishes maintenance and organization mission by completing related
    • Will take the lead in establishing KPI for the vehicles and ensure subsequent follow up
    • Will be part of rental vehicles assessment before engaging the vehicles to work for IRC
    • Establish and maintain monitoring and control systems for all spare parts, lubricants and tyres for proper utilization.
    • Provide basic maintenance training for drivers
    • Any other task assigned by the supervisor

    Key Competencies

    • In-depth, general understanding of vehicle and equipment mechanics / electrics.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Ability to organize and prioritize work.

    Expected Deliverables

    Strict adherence to the IRC’s vehicle policies and procedures, especially those pertaining to vehicle security.

    Key Working Relationships:

    • Position Reports to: Logistics Manager
      Position directly supervises: None
       
    • Indirect Reporting: Supply Chain Manager
      Other Internal and/or external contacts:
    • Internal: Supply Chain Coordinator, DDFM, SAM’s Field Coordinators
    • External:  Vehicle Spare part vendors, Vehicle mechanics

    Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements

    • High School Certificate, Diploma and relevant qualification equivalent.
    • Appropriate certification in mechanics or verifiably experience. Valid driving license.
    • Written and spoken English.
    • Pass score on IRC driving test.
    • Flexibility and willingness to work long hours if necessary
    • Frequent travel to all IRC field sites at least twice a month?
    • In charge of all IRC Vehicle maintenance and report on expenses and status
    • Report to field leads when in the field for operations
    • Ensure sound and quality maintenance with durable spare parts
    • Have Valid driving Licenses with an expiring date of at least 1 year
    • Define the level and/or scope of experience and education by using specific measurements and details, e.g., years of experience, specific educational focus, degree, etc.

    Working Environment:  

    As for all IRC personnel, the Mechanic is requested to be flexible and helpful. The mechanic may be asked to perform related duties or extra hours whenever it is needed.  The present job description is subject to changes without prior notice according with the program evolution. The mechanic must understand, agree to, and follow IRC Internal Regulations & IRC POLICY. He respect and adhere to the confidentiality and IRC standard security (SOP).

    The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

    IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles. 

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to International Rescue Committee (IRC) on rescue.csod.com to apply

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