Transport Roving Technician

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.

Concerned with the security, humanitarian, human rights and political crisis in the Central African Republic and its regional implications, the Security Council authorized on 10 April 2014 deployment of a multidimensional United Nations peacekeeping operation – MINUSCA, with the protection of civilians as its utmost priority. Its other initial tasks included support for the transition process; facilitating humanitarian assistance; promotion and protection of human rights; support for justice and the rule of law; and disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation processes. The newly established mission subsumed the UN Integrated Peace building Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA) on the date of the establishment and has been set to take over authority in military and police matters from the African Union-led peacekeeping operation – MISCA – on 15 September 2014. (http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/minusca/).

Under the supervision of Chief of fleet maintenance, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for managing mission operations as follows:

• Disassemble, identify required corrections, and reassemble equipment engines, front & rear axles, truck hydraulic systems and transmissions.
• Able to calculate dimensions and displacement for boring an engine with defects in compression ratio; skimming of cylinder head to rectify tolerance measurements for tight seal, checking water outlets for wear and tear.
• Disassemble / assemble of auto transmission for heavy trucks and equipment, rectify sensors errors for shift gears, and calibrating changes in internal oil pressure pump; rectify Torque Converter problems; rectify pump impeller; stator and brake bands issues.
• Ability to run diagnostic pressure tests for charge pump, fluid flywheel, steering clutches, spool valves, etc.
• Can operate hydraulic pressure hose fabricating equipment; disassemble and assemble sewage truck suction pumps; installation of 3-10 tons vehicle workshop lifts.
• Able to install and operate which includes in-depth knowledge of fabricating various materials into vehicle components/parts, with high precision.
• Knowledge in repairs and servicing of garbage module and new trucks transmissions; knowledge of interpreting schematic diagrams.
• Able to conduct necessary repairs and take vehicles for test drives to verify roadworthiness
• Inspect vehicles according to regulatory requirements for low emissions and safe working environment to ensure equipment longevity.
• Knowledge of electronic ignition timing for various equipment with crankshaft sensors; common rail injectors and high-pressure pump operations and how to diagnose faults.
• Electronical Electronic experience in rectifying error codes for ECU, BCM, APM, VMCU, PDM, EBS, BBM components including using diagnostic tools
• Able to project and identify required spare parts of an ageing fleet.

, Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Planning and Organizing, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

Transport or material management and/or Light Heavy Vehicles Mechanic or Logistics. MINUSCA holds a diverse fleet of heavy and light equipment (Plant & Airfield TMS Handling Equip), including medium trucks which are widely distributed in deep field locations and requires a dedicated roaming expert multi-skilled Technician to oversee the mechanical and electronical/electronic maintenance including fabrication of specialized tools and intricate parts.

Central African Republic is a non-family duty station with a difficult security and working environment. Full compliance with security instructions from the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is a must. The country is landlocked with very limited travel possibilities and surrounded by countries with volatile and security problems (Chad, DRC, Sudan, and Cameroon). Volatile socio-political situation and social unrest and grievance in particular in the capital city Bangui with frequent civil servants strikes causing interruption of health, education and civil service due to years of unpaid salaries. Power cuts are a norm causing insecurity in town. The population in Bangui including the expatriates is concerned about increasing cases of criminalities as a direct result of the March 2013 coup by the SELEKA – a coalition of rebel groups and recent events in December 2013 that carried the country into a chaos. The country is totally dependent on Cameroon seaport situated 1500 km away causing regular shortage of basic domestic goods. Travel time from Douala (Cameroon) to Bangui for a truckload averages a week because of very bad roads and several roadblocks. The country security level is between 3 and 5 restricting movement to official travel only. Currently the curfew applies from 10 pm to 6 am. This situation puts tremendous stress on staff and their family members. There are very limited medical infrastructures and services do not function properly. Nevertheless, a UN Dispensary provides basic medical care for the UN personnel and the UN hospital built is operational since August 2014. Only four airlines officially recognized by UN System serve the country: Air France (once a week), Royal Air Maroc (twice a week), Kenya Airways (three flights per week) and Asky (three flights per week). Flights are sometimes subject to cancellation when security situation volatility increases. Staff in Bangui (MHQ) lives on local economy by renting apartments and houses. Living conditions are acceptable. In comparison to 2014 more accommodation is available but with high costs therefore sharing is recommended. Supermarkets having all variety of food and appliances are available but costlier than normal process. Also Level II Hospital run by military medical team is available next to the MHQ. Ndele (Sector East HQ) is located in eastern CAR, approximately 600 Km from Bangui (capital city). Security situation is stable there, no need for an escort. MINUSCA has constructed tented camp for civilian personnel with air-conditioned and acceptable standards and prefabricated accommodation camps started in May 2016. Similarly installation of office prefabricated units also ongoing. There is catering services provided by a commercial entity on payment basis also the local market is well furnished of basic goods and opened all the week. There is Level2+ fully equipped military hospital in the Bria Green field where all civilian, military camp components are situated. Rest & Recuperation (R&R) scheme in Bangui has been re-established since August 2013 and maintained for all CAR duty stations to a 6 weeks frequency. Living conditions are becoming more and more difficult due to the high cost of living and the scarcity of basic products and food. Fresh vegetables and fruits are available in the market. There is no MINUSCA Guest House in Bangui. Private accommodation possibilities are limited and getting a house according to the security measures can take about 4 weeks or more. Nevertheless, currently all serving UN Volunteers have a decent accommodation ensuring minimum and above the minimum standard of comfort. The average cost for accommodation varies from around 500 USD, for a small apartment with no furniture and no power generator, to 1700 USD with all commodities.