Vehicle 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.

Description of task

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Transport Officer (CTO) and the direct supervision of the Officers in Charge in various units, the UN Volunteers will undertake the following tasks:

• Conduct repair and maintenance services on United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) including 4x4s, Bus Light & Medium (Ford/Nissan), Trucks Medium/Heavy (Renault/Iveco), and Forklifts in accordance with manufacturer specifications, ensuring all safety procedures are followed when repairing and fitting replacement spare parts.
• Carry out routine/emergency, electrical and hydraulic repairs and maintenance on the above UNOE;
• Check/Installing Carlog where required, downloading data/updating vehicle Carlog system following maintenance, etc;
• Ensure workshop is adequately equipped with safety tools/equipment, and they are employed at all times;
• Assist with documenting of vehicle maintenance and repair, assigning spare parts and manpower cost to service orders through (Umoja System);
• Teach and share the experience with national colleagues to develop their work performance and professional skills in the respective area;
• Maintain warehouse records, prepares financial and budget summaries, write reports, and submits them to the workshop; supervisor in accordance with the established UN procedures and deadline;
• Process the vehicle write-off cases in accordance with the established procedures;
• Conduct vehicle inspections and knowledge of welding and panel beating will be an added advantage;
• Perform various additional related duties as and when assigned by the Supervisor.

Educational additional comments

• Degree or appropriate technical qualification in vehicle transport maintenance management, or equivalent combination of education,
• Relevant professional training in ground transport operations is required;
• A certificate in transport and/or logistics management is an added advantage.

Experience remark

• At least 3 years of progressively in maintenance of motor vehicles, heavy/specialized transport equipment is required;
• Experience in transport /logistics management is an added advantage.

Language skills

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise details

• Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and other IT applications and office technology equipment;
• Technical knowledge (mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical) for all types of light vehicles such as Nissan Patrols, Ford, Land cruiser and heavy equipment such as Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and all types and make of Caterpillar machines and armored vehicles;
• General knowledge of transport operations, fleet management, and spare parts warehouse management is an added asset;
• Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System;
• Sound security awareness.

Competencies values

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, 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: 26 July 2021