VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

Contract

This is a FS-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Field Service. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education. More about FS-4 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in Transport Unit within the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. The Vehicle Technician will directly report to the Chief of Unit, Transport.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chief Transport Officer or his designated official, the Vehicle Technician will be responsible for the following duties:

Light Workshop Maintenance and Repair duties: • Coordinates and supervises work activities and provide technical advice. • Conducts maintenance and repair of UN-owned armored vehicles in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations for automotive electrical, air-conditioning system, suspension system, braking system (including ABS system) and body work and painting. • Inspects and conducts diagnostic and fault tracing; quality control/assurance; road testing, and vehicle recovery. • Identifies reason for technical faults. • Conducts regular site visits of field mission offices and carry out vehicle and mobile equipment inspection, producing reports including maintaining accurate and auditable inspection records, in both hard and electronic format. • Conducts highly technical tasks and safety related repairs such as engine, steering and accident damage repairs. • Carries out product upgrades initiated by armored vehicle manufacturer. • Develops accident damage discrepancy report (DDR), performance documents, vehicle warranties, vendor support and other workshop related reports. • Responsible for the maintenance activities carried out on UN fleet within UNAMA area of operation. • Ensure that all relevant workshop safety procedures are adhered to prior, during, and after maintenance/repair. • Participates in the liaising with the manufacturer representatives for after sales warranty and technical fault. • Identifies requirements for spare parts, and workshop tools and equipment. • Assists training and coaching needs of mechanics and technicians. • Participates in the development of the Transport Unit's Standard Operating Procedures. • Participates in training activities to enhance the capacity of international and national staff members including coordinating briefing activities on road safety, armored vehicle training, driving test and familiarization sessions on various models of vehicles and equipment. • Performs any other duties as may be required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Ability to analyze the tactical elements of vehicular support to clients; Awareness of the procedures related to fleet maintenance; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

A valid National Driving License is required.

A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of armored motor vehicles, specialized transport equipment and Mechanized Handling Equipment (MHE) is required.

Certification in driver testing and defensive driving is required.

A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in supervising a team is required.

Work Experience

1. A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, specialized transport equipment, and Mechanized Handling Equipment (MHE) is required.

   2. A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in supervising a team is required.

   3. Certification in driver testing and defensive driving is required. Please attach copy of certificates in the attachment section.

   4. Experience in planning, managing, and providing transport operations in a complex, volatile, conflict or post-conflict settings is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available until 31 March 2024, with possibility of extension. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.

Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.