Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Transport Section of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Wau, which is classified as “E” category and a non-family duty station. The Transport Assistant will report administratively to the Field Administrative Officer and technically to the Chief Transport Officer.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Transport Assistant will carry out the following duties:
1. Transport Technical duties:
• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the mission’s UNOE Fleet of both light vehicles, Heavy duty Vehicles, material handling equipment, airport ground support equipment and Armored vehicles.
• Provide technical support to the team of mechanics including diagnostics of vehicle faults.
• Supervises the Transport Workshops in accordance with the UN regulations and rules and applicable transport standard operating procedures.
• Identify correct spare parts to facilitate service/maintenance and repairs of vehicles in the the field office. Monitors spare parts usage reports, service orders etc.
• Provide training activities to enhance the capacity of and national staff members and familiarize staff on use of Electronic Spare Parts Catalogues.
• Prepare vehicle write-off documentation and ensure cases are processed in accordance with the established procedures and deadlines.
• Develops reports to document workshop performance (including personnel matters), vehicle warranties, vendor support and other workshop related activities
2. Transport Dispatch duties:
• Identify transportation requirements at the field office and provide optimal solutions.
• Analyses transportation requests and supervises route planning and reconnaissance.
• Establishes service timetables and driver rosters.
• Prepares and disseminates information regarding transport services and transport facilities
available to customers.
• Ensures maximum utilization and effective use of vehicle and driver resources
• Ensures the provision of ad-hoc transportation services to meet all requirements including staff and equipment movement for operational duty purposes.
• Provides transportation briefings to incoming personnel at the check-in.
• Ensures that the mechanical conditions of all vehicles and daily maintenance of the shuttle buses are performed.
• Monitors the periodic maintenance and repair of the vehicles to ensure the reliability of the transportation service.
3. Fleet Vehicle Inventory duties:
• Monitors distribution of non-expendable transport assets.
• Ensures that bi-annual physical inventory of non-expendable transport assets is conducted in accordance with the established procedures and deadlines.
• Ensures that records are maintained for non-expendable transport assets, at the field office and liaise with Mission HQ for update in the database.
• Implements the Vehicle Replacement Policy.
• Ensures that vehicle write-off cases are processed in accordance with the established procedures and deadlines.
• Provides technical expertise on Contingent Own Equipment (COE) and safety inspections.
• Provides inputs for statistical report on transport fleet utilization and composition.
• Ensures the constant availability of vehicles for temporary assignment in support of one off and emergency tasks as directed by the Chief of Unit, Logistics.
• Ensures that transportation equipment is returned in good working order on check-out by the outgoing personnel.
• Ensures that monthly trip tickets and Electronic Vehicle Monitoring System (EVMS) statistics of the mission vehicle fleet are processed in accordance with the established procedures and guidelines.
4. Transport Driver Testing / Damage Discrepancy Reporting duties:
• Maintains databases to monitor the mission personnel in possession of UN driving permits.
• Conducts driving test assessments for all category of vehicles ‘B’ ‘C’ ‘D’ and ‘E” category for the mission staff members.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Transport Unit’s/Section’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participates in the training activities to enhance the capacity of international and national staff members.
• Conducts introduction training to newly arrived mission staff members.
• Conducts continuous monitoring and Implementation of sanctions according to existing policies to violations related to Transport Section.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism:
Professionalism: Knowledge of UN Ground Transport Operations. Demonstrated use of initiative and ability to make appropriate linkages in work requirements, assess impact on transport operations and anticipate next steps; 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.

Planning and organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Accountability:
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical or vocational certificate in mechanical engineering, transportation, logistics or other related fields is desirable. Please attach copy of the certificate in the attachment section.

Job – Specific Qualification

A valid National Driving License with “B” “C” “D” and “E” category is required. Must attach copy of the National Driving license in the attachment section.

Drivers Testing Officer Certification (DTOC) is desirable. Please attach copy of the Drivers Testing Officer Certification (DTOC) in the attachment section.

Relevant training in Transport management is desirable. Please attach copy of the of the certificate in the attachment section.

Work Experience

A minimum of eight (8) years of progressive responsible experience in motor vehicle transport operations covering fleet operations, maintenance and management at the United Nations or a similar International Organization is required

Experience in international operations in a post conflict environment 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. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice

This “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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No Fee

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