Background

Established in 1863, the ICRC operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We are based in Geneva, Switzerland, and employ some 14,500 people in more than 80 countries.

Purpose

The Fleet New Technology Adviser guides fleet technical staff worldwide towards achieving a high level of maintenance and service standards, and is the know-how leader for ICRC delegations on new transportation technologies.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Supports users by proposing technical solutions and providing the necessary training;
• Centralize all the technical requests and liaise with the delegations to solve the issues;
• Communicates with vehicle manufacturer`s technical hubs for technical support when required;
• Ensures that ICRC technicians have access to all specialized tools and manufacturer technical websites;
• Create technical notes or repair manuals related to technical issues and share them with different stakeholders;
• Liaise with the delegations using Renault trucks, proposes & organizes preventive/curative visits with the Renault Diagnostic Tool;
• Advises technicians on troubleshooting and repairing both complex electrical and mechanical problems;
• Provides the Fleet Management Unit at headquarters with the latest technical manuals needed in the field;
• Organizes/outsource Renault truck trainings &other manufacturer technical trainings upon request;
• Keep the Diagnostic tools inventory list up to date & make sure all the diagnostic tools are registered,in working condition & updated properly;
• Organize/Outsource trainings for mechanics on all the Diagnostic tools available and supervise their usage;
• Liaise and guide the delegations in the choice of purchase of diagnostics or specialized tools;
• Follows up on the latest technologies in relation to vehicle fleet needs worldwide;
• Proposes processes and structural changes related to vehicle service when required;
• Assume and organize implementing fleet environmental solutions and future vehicle innovations ( Hybrid/electric/solar).

Professional experience required

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical or Automotive Engineering from a recognized university;
• Minimum 5 years experience as an Industrial vehicle mechatronic, Lifting equipment and boats experience is an asset;
• Previous working experience with international organizations is an asset;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (Knowledge of French is an asset);
• Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point), with experience in asset management ERPs;
• Valid truck driving license mandatory with articulated motor vehicle stamp, forklift and/or boat certification is an asset;
• Strong negotiation and communication skills;
• High organizational and analytical skills;
• Strong team leadership skills and supervision experience is an asset;
• Able to develop and sustain a network of key contacts;
• Expected to travel regularly to various countries.

What we offer

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

• Supports users by proposing technical solutions and providing the necessary training;
• Centralize all the technical requests and liaise with the delegations to solve the issues;
• Communicates with vehicle manufacturer`s technical hubs for technical support when required;
• Ensures that ICRC technicians have access to all specialized tools and manufacturer technical websites;
• Create technical notes or repair manuals related to technical issues and share them with different stakeholders;
• Liaise with the delegations using Renault trucks, proposes & organizes preventive/curative visits with the Renault Diagnostic Tool;
• Advises technicians on troubleshooting and repairing both complex electrical and mechanical problems;
• Provides the Fleet Management Unit at headquarters with the latest technical manuals needed in the field;
• Organizes/outsource Renault truck trainings &other manufacturer technical trainings upon request;
• Keep the Diagnostic tools inventory list up to date & make sure all the diagnostic tools are registered,in working condition & updated properly;
• Organize/Outsource trainings for mechanics on all the Diagnostic tools available and supervise their usage;
• Liaise and guide the delegations in the choice of purchase of diagnostics or specialized tools;
• Follows up on the latest technologies in relation to vehicle fleet needs worldwide;
• Proposes processes and structural changes related to vehicle service when required;
• Assume and organize implementing fleet environmental solutions and future vehicle innovations ( Hybrid/electric/solar).

• Strong negotiation and communication skills;
• High organizational and analytical skills;
• Strong team leadership skills and supervision experience is an asset;
• Able to develop and sustain a network of key contacts;

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical or Automotive Engineering from a recognized university;
• Minimum 5 years experience as an Industrial vehicle mechatronic, Lifting equipment and boats experience is an asset;
• Previous working experience with international organizations is an asset;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (Knowledge of French is an asset);
• Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point), with experience in asset management ERPs;
• Valid truck driving license mandatory with articulated motor vehicle stamp, forklift and/or boat certification is an asset;