Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 97,118 USD and 127,169 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objective of Business Operations division is to optimize the implementation of WHO’s global health mandate through establishment of monitoring of effective and responsible management, administration and supportive policies, systems and services and to promote a collaborative working environment and ensure prompt financial, programme implementation and monitoring and efficient distribution of resources in support of WHO’s leadership role in international health.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Develop and ensure the implementation of effective fleet management tools and procedures, including drawing up guidelines for use in the operations areas, with particular attention to specific conditions and needs, ensuring timely and efficient support to emergency operations.
2. Ensure that all vehicles are properly equipped before their delivery to final destination, confirm the availability and good functioning of communications, safety and extra equipment, spare parts module and guidelines, log books are properly updated and maintained for all vehicles.
3. Proactively plan activities with OSS and logistics staff to ensure the delivery of vehicles, including exact time of arrivals (ETAs), point of delivery, technical data needed for pre-clearance and local registration procedures.
4. Produce and timely disseminate reports and information related to fleet management, analyse stock data, forecast and prepare orders for spare parts, tires and materials required for the operations.
5. In collaboration with the HR Officer and other administrative/financial staff, identify and contract drivers, mechanics and other support staff required for the smooth running of the fleet and deliveries, assign duties, manage and supervise staff and nonstaff within the unit.
6. Implement best practices and ensure that key performance indicators are maintained with set parameters. Continuously collect and compile data and information related to improvements required for standardization and development purposes of the Fleet Management.
7. Develop and maintain database of service providers, ensure excellence in delivery of services, prepare assessment reports, ensure timely renewal of contracts and insurance policies.
8. Analyze operational response needs for transport and plan appropriate fleet size. Conducting a rent vs buy analysis based on emergency response prognosis.
9. Prepare a Response Plan with corresponding budget (the plan may include a vehicle disposal / replacement plan).
10. Plan and facilitate training workshops for drivers and conduct on the job training and evaluation for drivers.
11. Report traffic crashes and vehicle incidents and supporting crash investigation to identify the causes and suggest preventative measures.
12. Monitor fuel consumption and identify innovative ways to reduce fuel consumption
13. Perform any other related incident-specific duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education Qualifications

Essential

University degree in engineering, mechanics or logistics and supply management from an accredited/recognized institute.

Desirable

Professional certification in areas such as transport and/or logistics operations management. Training or knowledge of information management systems and their application to logistics, transport or supply management and monitoring.

Experience

Essential

At least five years’ experience, with international exposure, in managing fleet logistics operations and/or experience in fleet management operations in military, commercial or UN agencies, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations, nongovernmental or international organizations/institutions at field level.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and managerial skills with the ability to multitask, identify and solve problems.
• Proven knowledge of vehicles equipment, including communications, safety and mechanics.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, complemented by ability to negotiate with and convince officials with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, and to present factual information.
• Knowledge of WHO, the UN System or NGO work in the field of response relief and/or of their practices and procedures as related to the work.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=

• Teamwork*
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences*
• Communication*
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Excellent knowledge of English. Working knowledge of another WHO official language would be an asset.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 62,692 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1817 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level - Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. - A written test may be used as a form of screening. - In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. - Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. - Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. - For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. - WHO is committed to workforce diversity. - WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice. - WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates. - WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. - WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world. - Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged. - Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that: (a) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated; (b) All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided; (c) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.