Senior Electrician at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

ICRC Regional Delegation in Nairobi is recruiting an experienced, highly motivated and qualified person to till the position of:

Overall Responsibility: The incumbent will be responsible for electrical maintenance, repairs of equipment and infrastructure. He/she organizes, supervises activities for skilled workers as well as maintenance related employees. He/she will performs administrative activities, works independently and establishes inventories.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan and install new power system from any given power point in the premises and offices;
• Repair domestic electrical appliances such as washing machines, cookers, etc.;
• Trouble shooting and carry out electrical repairs on existing structures;
• Prepare, read, interpret designs, drawings, bills of quantities (estimates & costing) and works in progress schedules for all electrical works;
• Organize daily work with the colleagues of the department;
• Assist in supervising the helpers and junior electrician;
• Ensure effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance requests;
• Ensure reports are submitted after every intervention;
• Establish, maintain and ensure safe electrical systems for the delegation and the residences.

Minimum Requirements and Competencies

• Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering or related field;
• Minimum of 5 year experience in a similar function, preferably in an NGO;
• Valid driving licence with class “B,C & E”;
• Computer Literacy;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Knowledge of work security and safety measures;
• Electrical training experience.