CARLOG Technician

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Concerned with the security, humanitarian, human rights and political crisis in the Central African Republic and its regional implications, the Security Council authorized on 10 April 2014 deployment of a multidimensional United Nations peacekeeping operation – MINUSCA, with the protection of civilians as its utmost priority. Its other initial tasks included support for the transition process; facilitating humanitarian assistance; promotion and protection of human rights; support for justice and the rule of law; and disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation processes. The newly established mission subsumed the UN Integrated Peace building Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA) on the date of the establishment and has been set to take over authority in military and police matters from the African Union-led peacekeeping operation – MISCA – on 15 September 2014. (http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/minusca/).

Under the direct supervision of Transport Officer and/or OiC Carlog Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following functions:

Establish Carlog system and SQL server database Enter and update information in the Carlog and software packages Identify and diagnose technical faults as well as minimize use of spare parts to prevent over consumption of spare parts Carlog Maintenance and Reporting. Identify electrical faults through troubleshooting processes and rectify. Identifying missing data taking action to ensure 99% completeness Producing Carlog user Report, drivers speeding report and statistical reports for CTO Assisting with the audit of yearly mileage report for all fleet Preparing other routine correspondences to vehicle users as may be required. Monitoring and adjusting communication in the systems parameters to ensure 99% daily download of weekly Carlog data review. Undertake the addition and deletion of vehicle and user’s data to the carlog system. Establishment of data recovery procedures Liaise with internal MINUSCA information technology resources, carlog and the vendor, towards solving problems and support of routine network maintenance of the network carlog system operation Establish carlog receiving station as well as identify and correcting software for Fleet Tracking System (Carlog), hardware problems maintenance of network records and diagrams Maintain software and hardware on client-server level. Keep network connections live during downloading and maintenance of receiving stations Conduct Technical Training for local staff/International Staff in the workshop include regions on carlog related topics. Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

Communication, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Transport or material management and/or Light Heavy Vehicles Mechanic or Logistics. Others Skills: Good interpersonal and communications skills. Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Central African Republic is a non-family duty station with a difficult security and working environment. The country is landlocked with very limited travel possibilities and surrounded by countries with volatile and security problems (Chad, DR Congo, Sudan, South Sudan and Cameroon). Volatile socio-political situation and social unrest and grievance in particular in the capital city Bangui with frequent civil servants strikes causing interruption of health, education and civil service due to years of unpaid salaries. Power cuts are a norm causing insecurity in town. The population in Bangui including the expatriates is concerned about increasing cases of criminalities as a direct result of the March 2013 coup by the SELEKA – a coalition of rebel groups and recent events in December 2013 that carried the country into a chaos.

The country is totally dependent on Cameroon sea port situated 1500 kms away causing regular shortage of basic domestic goods. Travel time from Douala (Cameroon) to Bangui for a truckload averages a week because of very bad roads and several roadblocks. The country security level is between 3 and 4 restricting movement to official travel only.

Currently the curfew applies from 10 pm to 5 am.

This situation puts tremendous stress on staff and their family members. There are very limited medical infrastructures and services do not function properly. Nevertheless, a UN Dispensary provides basic medical care for the UN personnel and the UN hospital built is operational since August 2014.

Only four airlines officially recognized by UN System serve the country: Air France (once a week), Royal Air Maroc (twice a week), Kenya Airways (three flights per week) and Asky (three flights per week). Flights are sometimes subject to cancellation when security situation volatility increases.

Staff in Bangui (MHQ) lives on local economy by renting apartments and houses. In comparison to 2014 more accommodation is available but with high costs therefore sharing is recommended. Supermarkets having all variety of food and appliances are available but costlier than normal process. Also Level II Hospital run by military medical team is available next to the MHQ.

Rest & Recuperation (R&R) scheme in Bangui has been re-established since August 2013 and maintained for all CAR duty stations to a 6 weeks frequency. Living conditions are becoming more and more difficult due to the high cost of living and the scarcity of basic products and food. Fresh vegetables and fruits are available in the market. There is no MINUSCA Guest House in Bangui. Private accommodation possibilities are limited and getting a house according to the security measures can take about 4 weeks or more. Nevertheless, currently all serving UN Volunteers have a decent accommodation ensuring minimum and above the minimum standard of comfort. The average cost for accommodation varies from around 500 USD, for a small apartment with no furniture and no power generator, to 1700 USD with all commodities.

For the sake of rewarding experience, UN Volunteers in CAR carry out their duties with flexibility, commitment, and a willingness to live and work in challenging conditions including heat and limited water and electricity supply.