Transport Officer
Manage transport services and fleet operations efficiently
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Overview
Manage transport services and fleet operations efficiently
You have:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in Transport and Logistics Management
- 60 months of experience in Transport Management and supervisory roles
- Experience in use of fleet management technology
- English mandatory, working knowledge level
- Valid driving license required
- Experience in automotive Mechanics is desirable
- Relevant working experience in developing countries is an added advantage
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.
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Description of task
Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Support management of a team of drivers and a mechanic to offer quality transport services
- Prepare preventive flet maintenance schedule and ensure adherence
- Ensure that all UNICEF vehicles are maintained and serviced on time according to the service schedule
- Assist in the selction and appraisal of the transport service providers and make recommendations
- Liaise with outsourced service providers. Garages and car rentals for quality check of their services
- Completes quality check to make sure that all vehicles under services are supplied with genuine spare parts
- Ensure annual fleet insurance renewal and registration of new vehicles
- Prepares driver duty roaster and assignments
- Support driver training to update and build team capacity
- Provides monthly analytical reports on transport services and supplies
- Liaise with procurement for purchase of high quality vehicles and spares
- Maintains vehicle disposal and replacement plan
- Ensures timely payment of transport related invoices
- Provides periodic updates to management of fleet status
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level:
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
Transport and Logistics Management
Required experience:
60 Months
Experience remark:
Experience in Transport Management, supervisory of staff and vehicle maintenance management
Experience in use of fleet management technology to extract reports and monitor fleet movements and safety
Contract management
Experience in automotive Mechanics is desirable
Relevant working experience in developing country is an added advantage
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge
Area of expertise:
Road and rail transport, transport planning and management, Vehicle and fleet operation and maintenance, Other transport related experience
Driving license:
Yes
Competencies values:
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams
Application procedure:
* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections
of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink.
Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at
https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to
apply.
Application deadline: 04 May 2021
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time you improved transport service quality. | To assess your ability to enhance service delivery standards. | Share specific examples of initiatives you led that resulted in measurable improvements. |
| How do you handle a breakdown or failure in the fleet? | To evaluate your problem-solving and crisis management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain your experience with fleet management software? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ for effective team leadership? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure compliance with transport regulations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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