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 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC opened the country program in Afghanistan in 1988. Our programs span the range from humanitarian relief to early recovery and development activities, focusing on child protection, education, economic wellbeing, health, and power. The IRC works in 10 provinces throughout Afghanistan, among which some of the most security volatile, and employs over 1000 staff.

Compliance with Policies:

• Compliance with the IRC WAY (our standards for professional conduct) is a responsibility shared by all involved in delivering on the IRC’s mission. We must abide by the IRC Way and Safeguarding Policies all the time. 
• The IRC has zero tolerance approach to the IRC Code of Conduct including safeguarding violations being committed by its staff, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, suppliers, vendors, sub-grantees/partners, implementing partners or any other associate.

General Duties:

Facilities Maintenance Assistant performs a variety of semiskilled duties in the areas of plumbing & electrical. Maintains, services, and conducts minor repairs of equipment. Being Facilities Maintenance Assistant complies with established safety guidelines and procedures. Reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Facilities Maintenance Assistant works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Collaborate with vendors on maintenance/repairs. Assists in developing and implement maintenance policies and procedures. Complete work with a high level of quality and reliability.

Specific Duties:

• Routinely inspecting electrical systems and plumbing such as wiring, fixtures, and plumbing appliances and immediate fix them.
• Identifying faults or hazards in the properties for the (electrical, air conditioning, Plumbing, carpentry, landscape, constructional…etc) and address the issue to the line manager for an immediate fix.
• Troubleshooting electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing system failures and ensuring it is always sustainable within the IRC premises.
• To have the ability to fix/replace electrical cabling and wiring with standard performance.
• Testing of electrical systems, air conditioning with testers and find out defaults for repair.
• Conducting maintenance repairs on old or faulty fixtures of electrical system/Plumbing.
• Providing suggestions for electrical equipment, cabling replacement and plumbing accessories.
• Installing new emergency appliances in the building when necessary
• To understand the power and installation system of solar panels and recommend solar power standardization.

• Education: 14th Grade Degree in electrical field (bachelor’s degree is preferred)
• Years of Experience: At least 1 to 2 years progressive work experience in same field with commercial, UN or other NGOs
• Skills: Ability to write reports and have knowledge of email writing and MS. Office programmes.
• Spoken and written English fluency preferably with command of Pashto and Dari.
• Technical Competency:
• Communication and reporting skills
• Fluency in Pashto, Dari and English
• Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, Access, and internet) an advantage
• Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background

For IRC- Afghanistan Internal Candidates:

(“ The IRC encourages employees to remain in a position for at least one year and be in good standing before applying for another position within the organization. if an employee is interested in a vacant position within the organization, he/she must inform his/her supervisor in advance before applying for a new position”)

(However, 1 year is a must to complete but to encourage IRCA employees somehow we are flexible who work in the current IRC position for at least 6 months or above and are given chance to compete for an opportunity in the organization)

All qualified candidates are requested to open the given link and follow the instructions:

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/51819?c=rescue

applications received without a given link and/or online system will be disqualified and removed from the entire process. 

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and after that for interviews. If you are not contacted TWO or FOUR WEEKS after the closing date .please know that your application has not been successful for the post. IRC Afghanistan Country Office, Qala-e-Fathullah, Street # 3, District 10, Old UNOCHA Office, Beside Fatemia Mosque.