Transport Assistant

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

• Oversee the fleet of UNHCR-owned vehicles as well as the pool of rented vehicles (if any) through commercial contractors and police escort vehicles (if any, in collaboration with the Security Section and UNDSS), provide administrative assistance related to acquisition, receipt, distribution, maintenance and utilisation.
• Record/register regularly fuel and gas consumption and monthly mileage for all vehicle fleet in the AoR (Area of Responsibility).
• Record/register all travel and driving assignments as per the established record (log) book.
• Update regularly the fleet management software (Fleet Wave) and report any irregularities to the supervisor.
• Report incidents to Global Fleet Management as per the procedures in place and ensure accidents and accidental violation of traffic rules are reported to UNHCR Administration and local police.
• Coordinate the schedules of the maintenance and repair with the maintenance garage and follow up on invoices to ensure they are correctly and timely presented to UNHCR.
• Maintain accurate records of serviced and repaired vehicles within the AoR.
• Provide Administration/Supply with all required documentation for disposal and auctioning process.
• Provide estimations for drivers’ overtime and per diem and channel drivers’ optional needs to Administration.
• Remain up-to-date with all road networks in the area and their physical status at any given time, be fully conversant with local traffic rules and standards.
• Monitor that UNHCR vehicles are used in accordance with UN Rules and Regulations and usage data is correctly recorded.
• Assign duties to all drivers in the AoR and establish the weekly driver schedule.
• Arrange transportation movements for national and international staff for official visits, road missions, and for international staff during week-ends and after working hours.
• Regularly check if all drivers inspect vehicles and report defects timely in line with the procedures in place.
• Ensure that drivers only drive vehicles when their safety or security are not at risk.
• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Years of Experience / Degree Level
• For G4 – 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher
• Field(s) of Education
• Not applicable.

• Certificates and/or Licenses
• Driving License;
• Auto Mechanics Certificate;
• Transportation and Logistics;
• (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Basic skills in office equipment and commonly used machines.

Desirable

• Sound knowledge in motor car maintenance and routine mechanical repairs. Exposure to routine administrative and maintenance functions of UNHCR country operation. Experience in fleet management. Knowledge and working experience of Fleet Wave.

Language Requirements

• For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
• For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
• For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

Source: https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/NDjamena-Chad/Transport-Assistant_JR2439231