Logistics Assistant (Truck Maintenance), SC 5 El Obeid

Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Join WFP Sudan's Logistics team to deliver client-focused logistics services.

You have:

• Completion of secondary school education with Mathematics and English as main subjects.
• A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
• Completion of Auto Mechanics course in a technical college or similar institution with experience in both light and heavy vehicles.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in the relevant field.
• Fluent in both English and Arabic.
• Experience in using a computerised Fleet Management System.
• Good working knowledge of the complete Microsoft Office suite.
• Hold a full driving licence for all the categories of vehicle on which employed including HGV licence where employed on HGV repairs and maintenance.

JOB POSTING INFORMATION

Posting Date: 31 March 2021

Closing Date: 13 April 2021

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity & gender balance and encourage qualified female candidates to apply.

Would you like to join WFP Sudan’s Logistics team and enable the delivery of professional, client-focused logistics services? Are you ready to partner with managers to deliver effective logistics management solutions that will change and save the lives of the most vulnerable people in Sudan? If yes, this opportunity is for you.

At WFP, we are looking for experienced Logistics Assistant (Truck Maintenance) to join each of our logistics teams in El Obeid , Sudan, to be hired on a Service Contract at the SC 5 level.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

WFP Sudan has the potential to reach millions of food-insecure people across Sudan – with a total of 7.8 million people assisted in 2020. WFP Sudan, one of the largest and complex operations for WFP globally, is currently rolling out its five-year Country Strategic Plan (2019-2023), which aims to provide emergency assistance through a hybrid approach (Cash, food and vouchers), along with life-changing types of programmes (Nutrition, Resilience and School Feeding).

JOB PURPOSE

To implement well-defined standard logistics/supply chain processes and activities to enable effective delivery of goods and services for all delivery modalities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Examine, inspect and report thoroughly on the condition, roadworthiness or safety of any vehicle or equipment, including functional testing and the application of computerized Service & Diagnostic techniques.
• Service, maintain adjust or repair vehicles, equipment or components utilising the necessary tools, equipment and facilities in a safe manner within the standard job times defined by the vehicle / equipment manufacturer.
• Interpret and implement technical service data and statutory maintenance standards to ensure that all work performed is according to minimum technical requirements.
• Recovery of broken down or immobilized vehicles and equipment, utilizing proper techniques to minimize the risk of additional damage without causing any danger to the public.
• Apply the work ethics and procedures in respect to maintenance practices and standards to ensure they are fully implemented and that maximum benefit at minimal costs.
• Apply in a logical and progressive manner the appropriate diagnostic techniques to determine the cause or causes of reported malfunctions in vehicles, components or systems. Including also recommendations for improvements and modifications designed to enhance safety and reliability.
• Supervise and instruct semi-skilled staff, apprentices and other junior staff in the workshop. Including also the requirement to attend any training courses on vehicles or equipment that may be deemed necessary.

ADDITIONAL KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Use safe working practices and procedures at all times and in particular to comply with the Health and Safety methods at the workplace Including the usage of required protective gear and clothing.
• Loss or damage of Cargo, Spares, Tools or Equipment as well as Loss of Fuel in the care of the employee shall be deducted from the salary based on CIF value or Local Market Rate, whichever is prevailing. This can also lead to penalties or dismissal to the Personnel and penalties on the Service Provider or Contractor.
• Travel occasionally, as required by the Organisation and perform any other duties as requested by immediate Supervisor.
• Will perform any other duties as requested by immediate Supervisor.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education with Mathematics and English as main subjects. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

Completion of Auto Mechanics course in a technical college or similar institution with experience in both light and heavy vehicles.

Experience: A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in the relevant field

Language: Fluent in both English and Arabic

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Experience in using a computerised Fleet Management System (asset).
• Experience in Computer skills, Good working knowledge of the complete Microsoft Office suite (asset).
• Hold a full driving licence for all the categories of vehicle on which employed. This includes HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicles) licence of the appropriate type where employed on HGV repairs and maintenance.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, please create a personal account and fill out the profile form with your personal information at http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings. If you are an internal applicant, apply through your E-Recruitment profile.
• In the application form, ensure filling the mandatory sections, attaching your CV, answering the pre-screening questions and agreeing on the legal statement before submitting your application.

• Selection of staff is made on a

• competitive basis on account of potential and performance. All applicants will undergo a rigorous process which includes screening against job requirements, a technical test, and a panel interview.

TALENTED WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY: We look for applicants with the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian values. We commit to promote diversity, gender parity and equality between men and women.

WFP strives to build a work environment that is safe and respectful, and free of sexual harassment and abuse of authority. We believe in open communication, and every individual at WFP is treated with respect regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religious and political beliefs, etc.

In this pursuit, WFP assists women to balance work exigencies with personal and family responsibilities by providing an attractive compensation package, including fully paid maternity leave for 16 weeks, breastfeeding time off, and the possibility to avail of flexible working arrangements. Also, we endeavor to provide our staff, women, and men, with training and professional career development.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Closing date: 13 April 2021

• WFP has zero-tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
• This position is open ONLY to Sudanese nationals. Applicants who are not Sudanese are not eligible to apply and will therefore not be considered for this position.
• WFP does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process.
• CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO ATTACH BOTH A COVER LETTER AND AN UPDATED CV OR UNP11 FORM. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV OR P11 IS UPDATED

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