Fuel Assistant

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.

Assignment is non-family (Bukavu)

Under the direct supervision of Chief Fuel Unit through the Fuel Operations Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Operate the fuel pump/dispenser equipment on the ground fuel truck/fuel point and receive/issue fuel; • Keep accurate records of all receipts and issues of fuel products on a daily, weekly and monthly basis; • Measure and report stock levels of all fuels in tanks and fuel trucks by tank dips and meter readings; • Compile daily, weekly and monthly fuel balance sheets; • Ensure safety procedures are followed in operating the fuel trucks/fuel point refuelling equipment; • Ensure fuel is issued only to authorized personnel/equipment in accordance with mission regulations; • Report all anomalies in fuel consumption to the supervisor immediately; • Implement the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on fuel quality control procedures; • Ensure daily testing of aviation fuels and ground fuels as per ASTM, API, IE and other international test methods; • Keep computerized records of all quality control tests conducted in the mission; • Prepare periodic reports on quality assurance issues; • Refuel mission and other authorized aircrafts as per the order document; • Monitor and report stock levels of aviation fuel from refuelled tank dips and meter readings; • Placing orders to vendors and coordinate receipt/issue of Petrolum Oils and Lubricants (POL) from vendors to delivery points; • Review and maintain all invoice and accounts records; • Supervise collation and data entry of information into required databases; • When working with national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training; • Any other related duties as may be required.

Client Orientation, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Operation of field fuel installations and fuel handling procedures, including aviation fuel; fuel contract administration; maintenance/repair of fuel equipment. Petroleum supply chain operations required.

The assignment is based in the town of Entebbe, located in the shores of Lake Victoria in the East-African country of Uganda (approx. 35 km from the capital of Kampala).

Uganda’s main international airport is located in Entebbe and functions as the most common entry point into Uganda for international travellers with direct connections to/from Addis Ababa, Amsterdam, Brussels, Cairo, Dar-es-Salam, Dubai, Johannesburg, Juba, Dakar, Kigali, Kinshasa, London, Nairobi and other destinations.

Entebbe is currently under UN Security Level 2 which is the warning and preparation stage to ensure that subsequent levels can be implemented smoothly (e.g. establishment of a coordination center). The UN Security Management Team (SMT) and other entities that are part of the security management/assessment system (e.g. wardens) meet regularly to monitor the security situation and top prepare for subsequent stages. The UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) regularly update all UN personnel and conducts briefings upon arrival to sensitize newcomers and other on the latest political and social developments that may have security implications.

There is a Level 1 clinic in the Entebbe Support Base (where the assignment is located and there are several UN-cleared private hospitals in Kampala. Certain vaccinations are mandatory for UN personnel to enter Uganda including Yellow Fever. UN volunteers must ensure that they are up to date with appropriate vaccinations, especially a cleared endorsed Yellow Fever vaccination certificate as you may be required to provide this document upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport.

Entebbe has been declared a family duty station for all UN personnel as of July 2011. International schools and recreational facilities are available in Kampala and Entebbe. Local markets and supermarkets stock a good range of consumer goods.

Upon arrival, the UNV Support Office can assist with booking of temporary accommodation. This will be paid for by volunteer (the UNV Settling Grant is designed to cover this expenditure). The volunteer will subsequently locate long term accommodation with Entebbe rents ranging from US$ 400- 800.

Various mobile phone companies operate in Uganda. SIM and top up cards are readily available. UN personnel have access to internet and telephone connections (UN PIN code can be used for personal calls on a cost recovery basis).

Upon arrival, the volunteer will open bank account, usually with Barclays Bank (located in the Entebbe Support Base facility) where the UNV SIG and VLA payments will be received. ATMs are available throughout Entebbe and Kampala and accept many international cards.