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.

Facilities electrician Assistant is responsible for the general upkeep of IRC buildings electrical system. he is required to inspect the premises regularly, conduct routine maintenance, perform repairs, and fix faulty wiring when necessary. he may also be required to replace electrical appliances in the building

The Facility Maintenance Electrician Assistant should have high-level problem-solving skills, extensive experience working with industrial electrical systems, and good communication skills. Ultimately, a top-class maintenance electrician ensures the smooth running of a building's electrical system and resolves issues quickly and efficiently.

Main responsibilities Specific:

• Routinely inspecting electrical systems such as wiring, fixtures, and appliances and immediate fix them.
• Identifying faults or hazards in the properties and address the issue to the line manager for an immediate fix
• Troubleshooting electrical system failures ensuring electricity power is always sustainable within the IRC premises.
• To have the ability to fix/replace electrical cabling and wiring with standard performance
• Adhering to safety and performance standards 
• Testing of electrical systems with electrical tester and find out defaults for repair.
• Conducting maintenance repairs on old or faulty fixtures of electrical system.
• Providing suggestions for electrical equipment, cabling replacement.
• Installing new electrical appliances in the building when necessary
• To understand the power and installation system of solar panels and recommend solar power standardization across IRC fields and Kabul.

Planning:

• To have detailed property electrical system check and maintenance checklists to conduct weekly/monthly basis
• To train the subordinates on basics fixing electrical systems
• To have regular follow up and monitoring of IRC premises ensuring all electrical system work well without any default or hazards 

• Diploma in Electrician and preference will be given to the bachelor’s degree holder in the relevant field.
• At least 1-2 years progressive work experience in same field with national or international organizations.
• Ability to write reports
• Ability to travel to IRC other field sites to fix electrical system
• Spoken and written English fluency preferably with command of Pashto and Dari.

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/58333?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.