Fleet New Technology Adviser
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The ICRC is hiring a Fleet New Technology Adviser based in Nairobi to guide fleet technical staff globally on maintenance standards and new transportation technologies. The role involves providing technical solutions, training mechanics, managing diagnostic tools, and liaising with vehicle manufacturers. A degree in engineering and at least 5 years of industrial vehicle mechatronics experience are required.
- B3-level international position with the ICRC based in Nairobi
- Deadline: October 14, 2026
- Requires degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering
- Minimum 5 years experience in industrial vehicle mechatronics
- English required; French is an asset
- Valid truck driving license required; forklift/boat certification an asset
- Regular travel and collaboration with ICRC delegations worldwide
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Deadline: October 14, 2026 (20 days)
Fleet New Technology Adviser (800895)
ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
Nairobi
International
B3 level
Speaks English, French
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Summary by Impactpool
The Fleet New Technology Adviser at the ICRC is responsible for guiding fleet technical staff globally to maintain high service standards and to lead on new transportation technologies. This role involves providing technical solutions, training, and support to users, as well as liaising with vehicle manufacturers for technical assistance. The adviser will also organize training for mechanics, manage diagnostic tools, and propose improvements related to vehicle services. The position requires regular travel and collaboration with various delegations.
Candidate
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical/Electrical or Automotive Engineering
Minimum 5 years
for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Summary by Impactpool
The Fleet New Technology Adviser at the ICRC is responsible for guiding fleet technical staff globally to maintain high service standards and to lead on new transportation technologies. This role involves providing technical solutions, training, and support to users, as well as liaising with vehicle manufacturers for technical assistance. The adviser will also organize training for mechanics, manage diagnostic tools, and propose improvements related to vehicle services. The position requires regular travel and collaboration with various delegations.
Candidate
Degree in Mechanical/Electrical or Automotive Engineering
Minimum 5 years
Experience
in industrial vehicle mechatronics
with international organizations is an asset
Excellent command of English; French is an asset
Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Valid truck driving license; forklift/boat certification is an asset
Strong negotiation and communication skills
High organizational and analytical skills
Strong team leadership skills
Ability to develop a network of key contacts
What we do
Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.
In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.
We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.
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
required
Degree in Mechanical/Electrical or Automotive Engineering from a recognized university;
Minimum 5 years
as an Industrial vehicle mechatronic, Lifting equipment and boats
is an asset;
Previous working
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
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
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.
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
ICRC does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. If the candidate is asked for any fee, they must report to ICRC HR Department through the recruitment contact.
Additional Information
•
Location
: Nairobi – Kenya
•
Type of Position
: Applicants must have an existing legal right to live and work in Kenya at the time of the application. The ICRC will not sponsor or obtain work permits for this position.
•
Type of contract
: 1-year Fixed term contract (renewable subject to Budget discussion and performance)
•
Job Level
: B3
•
Application
deadline
:
14th October 2026
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in industrial vehicle mechatronics
with international organizations is an asset
Excellent command of English; French is an asset
Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Valid truck driving license; forklift/boat certification is an asset
Strong negotiation and communication skills
High organizational and analytical skills
Strong team leadership skills
Ability to develop a network of key contacts
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Fleet New Technology Adviser (800895)
ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
Nairobi
International
B3 level
Speaks English, French
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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).