International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC  •  Nairobi, KE (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

What we do

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.

Purpose

The technical helper provides help and support by carrying out simple tasks at the delegation and residences.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Load and offload materials for seminars, field trips including setting up equipment;
• Support the relocation of residences and offices when necessary;
• Setting up rooms for conferences and meetings in the delegation;
• Responsible for refueling checking of oil and water and maintain fuel records for the generators;
• Checking the water pump and gas;
• Delivering orders to the residences and offices;
• Undertake printing room and storekeeping duties in the absence of designated staff;
• Taking inventory of residential items;
• Manage the collection of uniform from various departments for laundry and bringing back to respective departments;
• Supporting other departments in departmental inventory.

Professional experience required

• Minimum Diploma/Certificate in any related field or equivalent;
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position;
• Previous working experience with International Organizations (preferred);
• Good written and spoken English;
• Attention to detail and meticulous use of proper safety procedures;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

What we offer

• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce;
• An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide;
• Training opportunities ;
• Flexible work schedule.

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.

Additional information

Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Kenyan National Position)
Type of contract: 1-year Fixed term contract (renewable subject to Budget discussion and performance)
Job Grade: A1
Application deadline: 26th January 2026

International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

About International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

Established in 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian help for people affected by conflict and armed violence and to promote the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It takes action in response to emergencies and promotes respect for international humanitarian law and its implementation in national law. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation 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.

Find out more about the ICRC by visiting the following links:

Where we work

http://www.icrc.org/en/where-we-work

Working for the ICRC

https://careers.icrc.org/

https://www.icrc.org/en/join-icrc-and-help-protect-lives-and-dignity

Current Opportunities

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Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Geneva, CH
Year Founded
1863
Website
icrc.org
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