Le Bureau des Nations Unies pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest et le Sahel (UNOWAS) est une mission politique du Département des affaires politiques et de consolidation de la paix (DPPA).
Poste 1 : Transport Assistant – International Individual Contractor (IC)
Result of Service
Establishment of the functioning Dispatch sub-Unit supported by the relevant SOPs.Review and recommendations for the Transport maintenance and repairs program.
Introduction and installation of the Carlog systems in the UNOWAS/CNMC ground fleet.
Launching of the driving Permits issuing capacity compatible with the CarLog system.
Work Location
DAKAR
Expected duration
9 months
Duties and Responsibilities
This position is located within the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS). The Transport Assistant will be based in Dakar, Senegal. The Transport Assistant will report to the Chief Aviation Officer.
Within delegated authority, a Transport Assistant will carry out the following duties:
Fleet management 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, including records in fleet management databases.
• Prepares Business Object Reports.
• Coordinates the Mission Vehicle Establishment Committee (VEC) meetings.
• Participates in the development of the Transport Section’s annual budget proposals.
• 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.
• Participates in the technical evaluations of bids received from vendors through the Procurement Section.
• Ensures the constant availability of vehicles for temporary assignment in support of one-off and emergency tasks as directed by a Chief of Unit/Section, Transport.
• Ensures that transportation equipment is returned in good working order on check-out by the outgoing personnel.
• Ensures that Electronic Vehicle Monitoring System (EVMS) statistics of the mission vehicle fleet are processed in accordance with the established procedures and guidelines
Transport Dispatch duties:
• Ensures the routine transportation requirements are identified within the area of responsibility.
• Analyzes 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 that all mission personnel are aware of the services available to them and communicates any changes that occur.
• Ensures the provision of regular shuttle bus services along established routes.
• 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 and assures that transportation equipment is returned in good working order on check-out by the outgoing personnel.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensures that files and documentation related to assigned duties are maintained, and prepares reports for supervisors.
• Monitors monthly mileage and fuel consumption reports for UN-owned vehicles and confirms the return of the individually assigned vehicles upon departure of staff from the service.
• Ensures that databases to monitor the Mission personnel in possession of UN driving permits are maintained.
• Ensures that driving test assessments are conducted for UN personnel.
• Performs other related duties are required.
Transport Driver Testing / Damage Discrepancy Reporting/Other duties:
• Maintains databases to monitor the mission personnel in possession of the UN driving permits.
• Conducts driving test assessments for the field mission staff members.
• Monitors contractual performance of vendors and verifies financial invoices.
• Participates in the development of the Transport Unit’s/Section’s annual budget proposals.
• Participates in the development 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications/special skills
Competency: • Professionalism: Ability to analyze the tactical elements of vehicular support to clients; familiarity with rules and regulations related to UN Owned Equipment (UNOE); 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.
• Planning & 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.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors on-going developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Academic Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical or vocational certificate in mechanical engineering, transportation, logistics or other related fields is desirable. A valid driver’s license is required.
Experience: Experience: A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in motor vehicle transport operations or related area.
Experience in procurement process, contract management, performance monitoring, vendor management, transport planning is required.
Experience in international operations in a post conflict environment is desirable
Language: Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, fluency in oral and written French and English is required.
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.
Date limite : 24 Avril 2022
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