What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

Premises Maintenance Officer position is in charge of Premises Projects ensuring proper maintenance of ICRC premises and equipment and follows up on key projects conducted by the premises team within Aden AoR ( Al-Dhaleh- Turbah – Mokha – Marib )

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

Premises Projects
•    Draws up documents (drawings, Bills of Quantities, contracts, etc.) for engineering projects using approved formats; monitors project implementation for compliance with project documents, ICRC standards, and local building codes/standards, ensuring corrective action is taken where necessary.
•    Supervises small numbers of contractors working on project sites and conducts basic quality checks and reports defects to Premises Manager.
•    Submitting requests through the premises database and following up on their approval.
•    Maintaining the passive security infrastructure of the places in a good condition and conducting continuous assessment and maintenance of it, including strong doors, strong windows, emergency stairs, and so on.
•    Providing Premises support for premises in the ICRC Structures covered by the Aden Mission including Dhalea, Mokha, Turbah.
•    Creates project files in electronic databases (Team Space) and keeps them up to date.
•    Prepares implementation/progress reports.
•    Provides regular updates to supervisor on security, stakeholder issues and site progress.
•    Manages project purchasing on labour and materials according to the delegation's financial rules.
•    Administers hand-over of ICRC-provided infrastructure to end-users.

Plumbing Works:
•    Installing water, gas, and drainage systems, as well as appliances like water pumps, water heaters, sinks, and toilets.
•    Performing preventative maintenance on plumbing systems to avoid emergencies.
•    Diagnosing, repairing, or replacing broken pipes, valves, and clogged drains.
•    Project management: being able to undertake and monitor plumbing installation projects
•    Technical Interpretation: reading and interpreting blueprints and building plans.
•    Measuring, cutting, threading, and bending pipes
•    Maintenance and repairs the water supply system of ICRC premises.
•    Weekly checkup of the water supply systems and make the necessary repairs.
•    Maintenance and repairs of water filter devices.
•    Maintenance, repairs and installation of water pumps system. 
•    Maintenance, repairs and installation of solar and electric water heaters. 
•    Understanding of water distribution, drainage systems, and materials (copper, PEX, PVC).
•    Strong ability to diagnose faults and repair systems.
•    Ability to lift heavy materials, work in confined spaces, and use heavy tools.

Maintenance and repairs:
•    Maintenance and repairs of the power systems in ICRC buildings (short circuits, fuses, lamps, cables, etc.) as well as some electrical devices.
•    Delivers basic technical support.in areas such as electricity, plumbing, carpentry etc. under supervision. 
•    Warns immediately the hierarchy of any issues that could have negative consequences or represent a risk (technical malfunctions, accidents).
•    Maintenance and repairs of equipment independently.
•    Maintains and performs minor repairs to water supply system of ICRC premises.
•    Maintenance and repairs of air conditioner units. 
•    Performing periodic preventive maintenance for building systems (for example, fire alarm systems, power systems, batteries, water feeding systems ... etc).
•    Helps in maintains and performs minor construction works.
•    Regular and periodic inspection of lighting, equipment, appliances, doors, windows, structure buildings ... etc. in premises.

Administrative Work:
•    Sharing premises needs and reporting to his supervisor.
•    Establishes inventories on request.
•    Some loading works and moving of furniture within ICRC Premises.
•    Some minor installation works.

Relationships

  • Internally, interacts with other ICRC employees and/or the users of ICRC premises.
  • Externally (headquarters only), interacts with suppliers.

Certifications / Education required

  • Valid plumber's license/apprentice certificate or
  • University degree in civil, structural or hydrological/hydraulic engineering, architecture or similar.
  • At least intermediate command (spoken and written) of English
  • Basic to intermediate ability to read and update technical drawings using drawing software used in construction and/or hydraulic engineering.
  • Ability to read, interpret and update basic technical drawings; familiarity with AutoCAD or other drawing software used in construction and/or hydraulic engineering is an asset.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office; basic knowledge of project-management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project or equivalent) is an asset.

People management responsibilities

Yes

Reports to (role)

  • Premises Manager or Finance and Administration Manager

Professional experience required

  • 3-5 years' professional experience in construction, plumbing, water & sanitation, general building maintenance or related fields.
  • Good knowledge of plumbing installation, water & sanitation systems and basic construction engineering.
  • Experience supervising 1–3 technical support staff
  • Flexibility and ability to work under stressful situations including occasional extended working hours when required by projects or emergencies.

Additional information

  • Type of contract: Resident (Open to Yemeni Nationals ONLY) 
  • Working rate: 100%
  • Location: Aden 
  • Length of assignment: 1year fixed term contract, renewable based on performance and budget availability
  • Number of posts: 1
  • Application deadline: 12th April 2026

What we offer

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

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

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