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Vehicle Mechanic - FS4
| Job ID: 8241 |
Location: Somalia, Somalia
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| Category: Track & Wheel Vehicle Maintenance/Support
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Position Type:
Contract
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Contract Length:
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| Salary:
Open
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Security Clearance:
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| Status (definition): Vacant
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| Company Description |
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| Position Description |
Vehicle Mechanic FS4
Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Assess the serviceability of all mission vehicles and generators and provide reports for repair requirements
Supervise the maintenance and repairs of UN-owned vehicles in accordance with vehicle manufactures standards;
Ensure that all relevant safety procedures have been followed when repairing and fitting replacement parts;
Conduct inspection mission vehicles and produce reports to document all servicing and repairs;
Identify various faults and diagnose the problems and ensure the correct parts required to effect maintenance and/or repairs are used;
Supervise a team of technicians responsible for one or more of the following specialized systems: Automotive Electrical System; Air conditioning systems; Suspension Systems; Braking systems (including ABS systems); Body Work and painting; Supervise technicians responsible for one or more of the following specialised areas; Diagnostic and fault finding;
Quality control/assurance; Road testing;
Vehicle recovery the capability of safely adapting vehicles to meet specific requirements, overhauling major assemblies, fabricating components and spare parts, and extemporising repairs; Assist with training and coaching of technicians within his/her expertise;
Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism - Demonstrates ability in managing diverse transport operations; ability to review alternative options and select most effective and cost efficient mode of transport; knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to transport operations and related matters; demonstrates ability to complete in-depth analyses and to formulate conclusions/recommendations; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations.
Commitment to Continuous Learning - Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field of transport management and logistics, in order to produce the most cost-effective transport options for complex political situations.
Planning and Organizing - Ability to coordinate the work of others, work under pressure of tight and conflicting deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.
Teamwork - Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Technological Awareness - Knowledge of standard applications, transport management and operations systems and developments in logistics and transport technology.
Other - Ability to operate independently in austere environment for protracted periods and willing to transfer to other missions as required
Education
High school diploma or equivalent. Technical training in vehicle, heavy/specialised transport equipment, plant and/or MHE maintenance is highly desirable.
Work Experience
At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in vehicle, heavy/specialised transport equipment, plant and/or MHE maintenance. UN field experience is an advantage.
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Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D
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