What we do

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.

In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.

We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.

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.

Purpose

Workshop Manager oversees preventive maintenance and ensures that repairs on ICRC vehicles and other logistics equipment are made in accordance with guidelines issued from headquarters and manufacturers’ recommendations.

Reports to (role)

• Vehicle Fleet Manager

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Maximizes fleet efficiency and effectiveness through planned resource allocation and preventive maintenance together with the Vehicle Fleet Manager or Logistician.
• Provides and organizes training for fleet staff on: technical aspects (diagnostics, repairs, maintenance techniques), transfer of technology, proper use of diagnostic and other electronic equipment, tools and machinery, and ICRC administrative procedures.
• Helps the Mechanics with complex diagnostics and technical problems with vehicles and generators and suggests solutions.
• Is accountable for all maintenance and repair work performed in the workshop and for the material used.
• Operates and maintains the Fleetwave Centralize (FWC) software system, electronic log book, electronic spare parts catalogue, etc., as required.
• Monitors and checks fuel consumption, including contingency planning.
• Establishes and updates job cards based on maintenance history for all vehicles and other logistics equipment and provides reports and statistics.
• Sets stock levels for spare parts and consumables in accordance with activity levels; takes part in placing orders for spare parts and equipment as required.
• Ensures that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix

Desired profile and skills

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

What we offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.

Additional information

• Type of role: National Staff
• Working rate: 100%
• Location: Khartoum
• Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable)
• Length of assignment: Six months (Extendable)
• Application deadline: 18 August 2026
• Desired starting date: November 2026

Certifications / Education required

• Technical school degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
• Good command (spoken and written) of English
• Very good computer skills and ability to run specialized software.
• Driving license

Professional experience required

• Minimum three years' confirmed experience as a foreman/forewoman in the automotive industry or 4–6 years' experience in a similar position as a mechanic.
• Experience managing a team.