Site Maintenance Assistant (Auto Electrician) - SC4 - Multiple Locations

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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 and gender balance.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP has been working in Afghanistan since 1963. WFP food assistance aims to help the most vulnerable, food-insecure Afghans, including women and children, and families affected by conflict and natural disasters. In the approved Country Strategic Plan (2018-2022), WFP Afghanistan is well placed to provide comprehensive support to the country in achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 via its six closely interrelated outcomes, which range from emergency response to livelihoods creation, as well as nutrition Programmes based on a life-cycle approach, and the strengthening of national food systems.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

At this level, the job holders typically have dependent responsibilities. They report to the workshop supervisor/Foreman , or the designate. At this level, work is carried out under the direct supervision of more senior staff. Job holders work in a team and are expected to produce organized and accurate technical work.

JOB PURPOSE

To service, maintain and repair Electrical faults for all types of Light/Heavy vehicles, Trailers and Plant equipment in a safe, efficient, and economical manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of immediate Supervisor and in co-ordination with all Fleet staff, the incumbent shall perform the following duties:

1. 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.

2. Interpret and implement technical service data and statutory maintenance standards to ensure that all work performed is in accordance with minimum requirements defined.

3. Recovery of broken down or immobilised vehicles and equipment, utilising proper techniques to minimise the risk of additional damage without causing any danger to the public.

4. Apply the Organisations policies in respect to maintenance practices and standards to ensure that these are fully implemented, and that maximum benefit is obtained in terms of equipment availability and minimising costs.

5. 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. Also including recommendations for improvements and modifications designed to enhance safety and reliability.

6. Always use safe working practises and procedures and in particular to comply with the Organisations Health and Safety at work policy. Including the wearing of protective clothing and consideration for the environment

7. Travel occasionally, as required by the Organisation and perform any other duties as requested by immediate Supervisor.

8. Will perform any other duties as requested by immediate Supervisor.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education, supplemented by vocational training programme in automotive service technology or relevant Auto-Electrical/technical trainings.

Experience: Three or more years of progressively responsible and proven effective relevant experience with NGOs, UN Agencies or 5 years with commercial company, gained in the relevant mechanical or electrical category.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Driver’s license/certification to operate commercial or light vehicles following local rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of safety precautions.
• Shall have mechanical experience especially in the trucks workshop. • Must be able to read and write local languages..
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to multi-task and respond simultaneously and in a timely fashion to job requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate and precise records.
• High sense of responsibility and punctuality.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and draft various correspondence.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work in a team and provide technical supervision to other staff.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English, Dari and Pashto.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position Title: Site Maintenance Assistant (Auto Electrician) Grade: SC4 Contract: Service Contract Duty Stations: Kabul, Mazar, Herat, Jalalabad, Faizabad, Kandahar

Number of Positions: 6 (Six) Salary: Competitive remuneration package Medical Plan: International valid medical plan valid also for staff, spouse and dependents children under 18 years

WFP Work Envirionment WFP is committed to ensuring that all its workplaces are free from abuse, offensive behaviour, harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. WFP is also committed to promoting a work culture in which every employee understands, and is able to carry out, his/her personal responsibilities for maintaining the dignity of work colleagues. WFP seeks to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women. We believe our mission of fighting global hunger worldwide can only be achieved if women, men, girls and boys are offered equal opportunities in terms of access to resources and services and participation in decision making roles.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Sunday, 11th September 2022.

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Female applicants and qualified applicants with disabilties are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.