Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Transport Section of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) duty station Wau. The Vehicle Technician will report to the Motor Transport Officer (MTO).

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Motor Transport Officer (MTO) in Wau, the Vehicle Technician will be responsible for carrying out scheduled and unscheduled services and repairs on standard civilian pattern vehicles (SCPV) in accordance with vehicle manufacture standards and ensures that all relevant safety procedures have been followed when repairing and fitting replacement spare parts. To this end the incumbent shall perform the following duties: • Services and repairs mission fleet of vehicles/equipment/trailers in accordance with vehicle manufacturer’ standards and schedules. • Diagnose and rectify all mechanical, electrical and electronic fault on Light/Heavy Vehicles/Equipment battery, ignition system, electronic fuel injection, anti-lock braking, airbag SRS fixtures and general wiring, alarms & immobilizers tracking devices, power windows, mirrors and power seats; heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems using the diagnosis tools or manual skills. • Ensures that all relevant safety procedures are followed when repairing and fitting replacement parts. • Conducts vehicle inspections on UN-owned vehicles assigned to various units. • Produces reports to document all servicing and repairs. • Operates recovery truck and recover breakdown vehicles. Also operate Material handling equipment such as Forklifts. • Checking and testing wiring and parts of older vehicles with portable instruments; Using diagnostic tools for analyzing and corrections. • Assist in identification of the required parts, using EPC’s. • Service, reset and maintains the electronic vehicle monitoring system, EVMS Carlog. • Ensure safety at the workplace including a clean working environment • Performs any other tasks as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks question to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

A valid national driving license is required. Technical or vocational certificate in (field of automotive/mechanical engineering) is required Relevant training in training in heavy duty vehicle or equipment is desirable.

Work Experience

At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in motor vehicle fault diagnosis, service, maintenance and repairs or related field is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to one (1) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Knowledge of guidelines and procedures relating to the safe operation of workshop equipment such as vehicles lifts, engine hoist and various other electrical, pneumatics and hydraulic equipment is required. Experience working in an international organization or non-governmental organization is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations secretariat. For this post fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of national languages spoken in South Sudan is desirable.

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subjected 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. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. Qualified women that meet the requirements of this job opening are particularly encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration in accordance with the United Nations efforts to increase women participation in its workforce. This position is located in Wau. Please note that anyone selected will be required to report for duty in that location on the agreed date AND will also be expected to arrange their own accommodations, there is no UN provided accommodation. If the selected candidate is unable to report to the identified Duty Station, the contract will be considered void

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. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.