Job Title: Transport Officer
Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Host entity: MINUSCA COD
Assignment country: Central African Republic
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong
institutions
Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist
DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No
Accessibility measures in place: -
Type: Onsite
Duration: 10 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Birao
Reasonable accommodation: No
Additional accessibility info: -
Details
Mission and objectives
Concerned with the security, humanitarian, human rights and
political crisis in the Central African Republic and its regional implications,
the Security Council authorized in April 2014 the deployment of a United
Nations multidimensional stabilization peacekeeping operation, MINUSCA. The
Mission is mandated to ensure the protection of civilians, support the peace
process, including the implementation of the ceasefire and the Political
Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation (APPR-RCA), facilitate the full, safe
and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance, and the protection of the
United Nations. Its other tasks include the promotion and protection of human
rights, assist the preparation and delivery of peaceful local elections,
support the extension of State authority, the deployment of security forces,
and the preservation of territorial integrity, security sector reform,
disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation processes, and
support for national and international justice, the fight against impunity, and
the rule of law. MINUSCA has an authorized 14,400 military personnel and 3,020
police personnel, and 1,671 civilian personnel. See
https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/mission/minusca and
https://minusca.unmissions.org/en/about.
Context
Assignment is renewable on an annual basis (1 July - 30
June) up to a maximum of 4 years. There is no expectation of automatic renewal.
Contract renewals are granted based on Mission mandate, availability of budget,
operational necessity and satisfactory performance. Duty station can change in
the course of an assignment based on operational necessity; UN Volunteers may
be required to work and travel anywhere in the area of operations of the host
organization, including in remote locations.
Task description
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Transport
Officer, the UN Volunteer Transport Officer will be responsible for the
following duties: - Complete maintenance and repairs of all United Nations
vehicles/equipment operated by MINUSCA within the assigned duty station and
satellite locations supported by Bouar, Bria or Kaga Bandoro as and when
required, in accordance with the manufacturer’s specs and to the highest
standard. - Ensure that all spare parts, filters, lubricants etc. required for
each repair are correctly documented in the vehicle work order. - Ensure that
presence at the workshop is consistent with working hours and all
inspections/repair tasks assigned are completed in a timely manner. - Assist in
recovering / repairing vehicles on-site which cannot be recovered to workshop
for repairs. - Ensure the security of all equipment provided for use within the
workshop area. - Conduct the day-to-day system checkup to ensure that all the
fleet vehicle data fields have been completed and been entered into the system
are accurate and eventually take the necessary steps to resolve any
irregularities. - Ensure that the requested data and reports are carried out
and expedited in an efficient manner. - Receive and update in Galileo Security
vehicular accident/incident reports and raise Damage Discrepancy reports in
Galileo System. - Assist in categorizing vehicles by type and model; prepare
issuance of mission registration numbers plates to affix on all vehicles. -
Receive vehicles hand over vouchers & update the system accordingly. -
Check/update CICO database for our unit FVIU on regular basis. - Assist in
managing the reserve vehicle fleet, plan vehicle replacement program, plan
rotation of the assigned vehicles. - Assist in preparing agenda, prepare a matrix
table of the staff per vehicle ratios in relation to the mission’s approved
budget, and prepare Power Point presentations for the Vehicle Establishment
Committee. - Coordinate with PCIU in regards to the Transport Weekly/Monthly
reports. - Any other related duties as may be required.
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 - 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the
country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in Transport, material management
and/or Light Heavy Vehicles Mechanic or Logistics.
Area(s) of expertise
Transport, Business management, Logistics and Inventory
Driving license
Ability to drive 4x4 manual gear vehicle over rough terrain.
Required
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required French, Level: Working
knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Technical/vocational diploma in Light and/or Heavy Vehicle
Mechanic, Transport Management, Logistics or similar, Certificate of recognized
professional training and extensive experience in a transportation management
occupation.
Competencies and values
• Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in
area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; ability to work
independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive
environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability
to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive
and client-oriented. • Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to
operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations. • Planning and
organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to
manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish
priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work
under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent
projects/activities. • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to establish
and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a
multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity and gender; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken
and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and
concise reports; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including
national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local
interlocutors coming from diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information
and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility,
adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere,
remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving
physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel
within area of operations as may be necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the
principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion,
reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
The Central African Republic is a non-family duty station
with a difficult security and working environment. Security instructions from
the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) need to be strictly complied
with in all duty stations. The country security level is 4, restricting
movement to official travel only. Currently a curfew applies from 10 pm to 5
am. The country is landlocked, with very limited travel possibilities, and surrounded
by countries with volatile and security problems (Cameroon, Chad, DRC, Sudan,
South Sudan). There is an unstable socio-political situation and social unrest
and grievance, in particular in the capital city Bangui, with frequent civil
servant strikes causing interruption of health, education and civil service,
due to years of unpaid salaries. Power cuts are a norm, causing insecurity in
the city. The population in Bangui, including the expatriates, is concerned
about increasing crime as a direct result of the March 2013 coup by the SELEKA,
a coalition of rebel groups, and events in December 2013 that carried the
country into chaos, and the recent creation of the Coalition of Patriots for
Change, regrouping some existent armed groups. The country is entirely
dependent on the Cameroon seaport, situated 1500 km away, causing regular
shortage of basic domestic goods. Travel time for a truck from Douala in
Cameroon to Bangui averages a week because of bad roads and roadblocks along
the way. This situation puts tremendous stress on personnel. There are very
limited medical infrastructures and services do not function properly. Living
conditions are difficult due to the high cost of living and the scarcity of
basic products and food. Supermarkets having a variety of food and consumer
goods are available, but are costly. Fresh vegetables and fruits are available
in the market. There is no MINUSCA guesthouse in Bangui. Private accommodation
possibilities are limited and getting a house that is compliant with UN
security measures can take several weeks. UN personnel in Bangui live on the
local economy by renting apartments and houses. In comparison to a few years
ago, more accommodation is available now, but at high cost. Sharing
accommodation is recommended. Currently all serving UN Volunteers have access
to decent accommodation ensuring minimum standards of comfort. The average
monthly cost for accommodation varies from around 1000 USD for a small
apartment with basic furniture, but no power generator and interrupted running
water supply, to 2,000+ USD with all commodities. Accommodation in all CAR duty
stations outside of the capital Bangui is mandatorily inside the MINUSCA camps.
In most cases, this is in the form of containerized accommodation with an individual
bathroom, with 24/7 running water, electricity and wifi. This costs US$ 200 per
month and is automatically deducted through the monthly payroll. When no
self-contained accommodation is available immediately upon arrival, newly
arriving personnel are housed in a container with a common bathroom until a
self-contained container frees up. A UN dispensary provides basic medical care
for UN personnel and a UN hospital has been operational since August 2014. A
Level II Hospital run by a military medical team exists as well. A Rest &
Recuperation (R&R) scheme has been re-established since August 2013 and
maintained for all CAR duty stations at a 6-week frequency. The Central African
Republic is a unique country and MINUSCA is a unique operation. It provides for
an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of
cultural and security awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than
elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and
the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous
conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme
that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to
achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part
of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to
combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights
and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender
identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability,
pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be
subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2
(Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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