The Venezuelan Red Cross (CRV) is a humanitarian organization whose mandate is to save lives and improve the conditions of vulnerable people. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, it provides timely assistance in emergencies, disasters, and other humanitarian crises.
Guided by its Fundamental Principles—Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality—the CRV acts as an auxiliary to public authorities in the humanitarian field, working to reduce human suffering without distinction of race, gender, religion, or ideology. Its work encompasses emergency medical care, strengthening community resilience, first aid training, disaster response, and the promotion of health and well-being.
Through a network of highly committed volunteers, the CRV efficiently and effectively mobilizes resources to be present where and when they are most needed. Its work is based on solidarity, respect for human dignity, and a commitment to protecting life in all its forms.
If you want to be part of the team and make a difference, we invite you to join us.
How can you make a difference? Key functions / Responsibilities
The General Services Assistant will have the main responsibility of executing and supporting the operational tasks of maintenance, conservation, conditioning of spaces, control of supplies inventories and internal logistical support of the Venezuelan Red Cross facilities, guaranteeing a clean, functional and safe environment.
He/She will be in charge of:
- Perform and support minor preventive and corrective maintenance work (basic electricity, plumbing, painting, locksmithing and carpentry) on the premises.
- Conduct periodic inspections of physical spaces and promptly report any failures, breakdowns, or repair requirements to the General Services Officer.
- To prepare, assemble and dismantle meeting rooms, auditoriums and spaces for institutional events, training or operational activities.
- Support in the transfer, mobility, relocation and internal safekeeping of furniture, equipment, goods and materials of the institution.
- Assist in the reception, storage, control and periodic inventory of office supplies, stationery, cleaning products, maintenance materials and cafeteria.
- Supervise that the cleaning staff maintain the offices, bathrooms, dining areas and common areas in optimal sanitary and hygienic conditions.
- Support the monitoring of the basic operation of backup equipment (power plants, water pumps and air conditioners) and report on any new developments.
- Support in the reception, registration and internal distribution of institutional correspondence, packages and parcels.
- Periodically monitor the condition and validity of safety and emergency equipment (fire extinguishers, emergency lights, first aid kits and signage).
- Accompany and provide logistical support to external technicians or suppliers during the performance of maintenance work at the headquarters.
- Ensure compliance with the policies, internal security standards and Fundamental Principles of the Venezuelan Red Cross.
- Perform other duties related to the nature of the position as assigned by your immediate supervisor.
Report
The General Services Assistant will report directly to the General Services Officer and/or the Organizational Development Directorate of the Venezuelan Red Cross.
Workplace
Caracas (Headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross).
To qualify as a collaborator of the Venezuelan humanitarian system, you must meet the following requirements:
Academic background
- Title of Higher University Technician (TSU), Intermediate Technician or Bachelor in areas related to Maintenance, Electricity, Logistics, Administration or technical careers.
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in operational tasks of general services, building maintenance, logistics support or warehouse/inventory control.
Desired skills
- Verifiable practical knowledge in general maintenance (basic electricity, plumbing, locksmithing, painting).
- Physical capacity and suitability for the safe handling and transport of materials and furniture.
- Basic handling of office tools (Excel/Word) for inventory registration and request control.
- Service orientation, proactivity and technical problem-solving skills for daily tasks.
- Ability to work in a team and under pressure.
- Responsibility, honesty and punctuality.
- Commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
How to apply
Only a shortlist of candidates will be contacted to advance to the next phase of the selection process. Candidates will be asked to speak with their previous direct reports/line managers before proceeding to interviews.
All those interested in applying for the position and who meet all or most of the requirements for the role should send their CV to the email address: postulaciones@cruzrojavenezolana.org
The email subject line should read: GENERAL SERVICES ASSISTANT (First and Last Name)
CVs received without the title assigned to the call will be discarded.
Please review the professional requirements to be eligible.