The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral and independent international humanitarian organisation, which assists and protects victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence. The ICRC is currently looking for staff for its support operations in Iraq.

ICRC offers:

• By joining our organization, you will have an opportunity to practise your profession in stimulating, complex, and sometimes challenging environments, where your work can really make a difference.
• You will work with colleagues from various fields of expertise in a cross-cutting manner to help victims of conflict and other situations of violence. You will be dealing with humanitarian situations that require experience, resourcefulness, and innovation to achieve the best possible impact.
• You will work for the oldest major international humanitarian organization in the world, adding to your sense of achievement in alleviating the suffering of people and communities and giving you the chance to promote humanitarian values in these turbulent times.
• You will benefit from a competitive employment package, including different possibilities for career and personal development. You will take part in an onboarding course and follow continuous training to build your career within the ICRC and beyond.
• Competitive compensation package, a monthly salary with benefits including (13th salary, International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP), medical coverage, life insurance, mobility allowance, and social security scheme).

Job Title: Helper

Level: A1

Duty Station: Iraq – Baghdad Office

Reports to: Premises Manager 

Duration of Contract: 12 Month fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal to an open-ended contract. For internal candidates, this contract may be open-ended based on your existing contract status.

Date of Issue: 13 February 2025

Deadline for applications: 26 February 2025

Objective:

The Helper provides support by carrying out simple tasks. The purpose of this position is to assist in daily operational tasks, including supporting team members and handling basic maintenance duties. The main objectives are to provide timely assistance, contribute to a smooth workflow of operations, and enhance efficiency by offering support where needed and reducing delays.

Key Responsibilities: 

With the coordination of the Premises Assistant assists with the following: -

• In charge of refilling, dispatching water bottles and gas cylinders within the office and residences.
• Offloading & Loading of Material
• Dispatching material upon instruction of Premises Assistant to ICRC offices & residences
• Support to domestic staff of all residences for the heavy cleaning (moving of furniture, removing curtains for example)
• Assist the Premises Assistant in packing and storing furniture received from different sites considering the appropriate storing policy.
• Assists in delivering and collecting necessary document for all premises staff upon request, such as (salary sheets, identification documents, social security documents … etc)
• Keeps the supervisor aware and updated of all maintenance request received from the Domestic staff.

Education and Professional Experience required:

• Primary school education.
• Fluent in Arabic, Basic knowledge of English.
• 2 years' work experience in a similar field.
• Good physical condition to handle the job's physical requirements.

All qualified and interested candidates should forward their applications with a detailed updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating email and phone contact a cover letter stating why they think they have the necessary skills and qualifications for this job opportunity; and their salary expectations. Clearly marked to (bag_hrservices@icrc.org) with the subject line: SURNAME first name/ vacancy title.

• Only CV in PDF format will be accepted.
• Applications will only be accepted with valid residency and work permit in Iraq.
• The successful candidate will undergo a three months’ probation period.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

NB: If you have not heard from us within a month of receiving your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.