Mechanic, FTA-G3 & SC3 (El Obeid), 02 Positions

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JOB POSTING INFORMATION

Posting Date: 13 April 2021

Closing Date: 27 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 Vehicle repair and maintenance team and enable the delivery of transportation-related services that support WFP to deliver life-changing services? Are you ready to partner with managers and other stakeholders to deliver effective vehicle repair and maintenance that will support programmes that are aimed at changing and saving the lives of the most vulnerable people in Sudan? If yes, this opportunity is for you.

At WFP, we are looking for two experienced Mechanics, to join our Workshop Team in El Obeid to be hired on a Fixed Term Contract at the G3 level for one position and a Service Contract at SC3 level for another position.

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).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs), Area Offices (AOs) and Field Offices (FOs). Job holders report to the Logistics Officer responsible for the Workshop activities or the designate. These jobs require a good physical fit to lift and handle heavy items. It is obligatory to wear protective clothing at work.

JOB PURPOSE

To maintain and repair WFP vehicles, generators or other means of transport or equipment to ensure well-functioning and meeting established deadlines.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Responsible for efficient routine and ad hoc maintenance and repair of WFP vehicles and other means of transport or equipment following manufacturer’s standards and in compliance with established schedules and WFP safety procedures. 2. Perform regular checks of vehicles, generators or other means of transport or equipment to assess mechanical conditions and fitness using diagnostic techniques and computerized workshop equipment and make cost-efficient recommendations, to ensure compliance with safety procedures and technical standards. 3. Recover and repair broken down means of transport or equipment using appropriate techniques including WFP vehicles broken while on field missions, to minimize the risk of additional damage and accidents to support safe operations. 4. Install and maintain sophisticated equipment in WFP vehicles such as VHS, radios, satellite tracking systems, etc., to support enhanced and/or updated communication tools and their efficient functioning. 5. Report accurately and timely on the mechanical works carried out including any workmanship failure that may occur during repairs, to enable efficient and informed planning and decision-making. 6. Keep in a good order all repair tools and equipment, to support safe, healthy and clean working environment. 7. Provide guidance on technical skills to Drivers to build their capacity.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education, supplemented by vocational training programme in automotive service technology or relevant mechanical/technical trainings. Driver’s license/certification to operate commercial or light vehicles following local rules and regulations.

Experience: Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance and repair of commercial, light vehicle, other means of transport, generators or other equipment.

Knowledge & Skills:

· Knowledge and ability to read technical manuals and follow instructions/technical guidance required to maintain and repair means of transport/equipment.

· Willingness to follow and update knowledge of new developments in the field.

· Ability to work with electronic diagnostic equipment, digital manuals and reference materials.

· Ability to identify mechanical/electronic faults and provide efficient repair services.

· Ability to multi-task and meet job requirements

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 up-to-date 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 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.

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Closing date: 27 April 2021

• Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• 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 or those authorized to live and work in Sudan according to Sudanese regulations. Applicants who do not meet this criterion will 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