Fleet Manager

Job Title: Fleet Manager

Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Host entity: WHO

Assignment country: Congo

Expected start date: 01/09/2023

Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health and well-being

Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist

Type: Onsite

Duration: 12 months

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Brazzaville

Details

Mission and objectives

The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations Public Health Organization established in 1948. The objective of the World Health Organization shall be the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. World Health Organization achieves its goals by performing its essential functions: 1. Take a leadership role in key health issues and create partnerships when joint action is needed; 2. Set research priorities and encourage the acquisition, application and dissemination of useful knowledge; 3. Setting standards and criteria and encouraging and monitoring them; 4. Develop ethical and evidence-based policies 5. Provide technical support, be an agent of change and build institutional capacity in a sustainable way; 6. Monitor health status and assess health trends.

Context

In order to provide WHO country offices and WHO-AFRO office with a well-managed and operated transport service, enabling WHO staff to carry out their activities in programs as well as during health emergencies, a Regional Fleet Unit, will be established. Ultimately, this unit will provide WHO personnel with a safe, reliable and cost-effective transport solution that enables them to deliver programme activities. By 2023, all WHO programmes will benefit greatly from a well-managed and cost-efficient transportation fleet.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Administrative Services Officer (ASO) and the overall direction and supervision of Director General Management Cluster (GMC), the incumbent assist in supervising the team responsible for the conception, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the overall work under OSS. Provide functional support to WHO Country Offices on fleet management, ensuring implementation of WHO Fleet Services strategy and wider organizational strategy. • Improve the end-to-end lifecycle for the WHO vehicle fleet, from supporting specification definition through purchasing to delivery, maintenance, fuel management and disposal. • Define and implement any systems changes required to improve the management of WHO fleet. • Provide technical and managerial support to roving and country fleet managers in the execution of their role / services. • Ensure all key performance indicators are aligned to best practices in fleet management, to have a regional view, and that fleet data management is executed in a professional manner. • Contribute to WHO’s management of road safety standards. • Manage Stakeholder internally and externally with a global vision to promote, support and represent AFRO globally. • Represent AFRO in external forums and consider cooperation across UN agencies, INGOs and other partners. • Create a culture of continuous learning where transport staff are encouraged and supported to grow and develop and are willing to be held accountable for their commitments.

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 Fleet Management, Logistics and Transport. • Ability to synthesise and analyse complex information, and make clear, informed decisions • Ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally • Ability to find innovative solutions. • Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team, including working with, and supporting, a diverse community of stakeholders at a distance. • Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities • Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills at the Head of Office level • Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English and French, with experience in managing multicultural teams. • Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies including travelling at short notice and for extended periods of time. • Ability and willingness to travel if required to WHO country programs (on occasion remote and insecure) and attend external meetings.

Area(s) of expertise

Logistics and Inventory

Driving license

-

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required French, Level: Working knowledge, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Fleet Management, Logistics, Transport or Mechanics and additional experience within global, multicultural organizations - public, private or charity sector will be an asset.

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organizing • Professionalism • Self-management

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

As a middle-income country, Congo is experiencing a particularly favourable development context with a macroeconomic framework stabilized due to the implementation of ambitious macroeconomic reforms. Its economic growth has averaged around 6% for more than a decade. However, the decline in the current price of a barrel of oil, if it persists, could hinder this dynamic. It should be noted that macroeconomic performance contrasts with the living conditions of populations, which remain difficult. Unemployment, particularly among young people, remains high and the cost of living is quite high compared to other countries in the subregion. Food imports provide the bulk of the coverage of the needs of the populations at the level of the large cities. Peace and security have improved considerably. However, Congo has 3 levels of security: Level 4 in the department of Pool Level 2 in Brazzaville, and Pointe – Noire Level 1 All the rest of the territory. UNV will be based in Brazzaville. The city is quiet, daily life in Brazzaville is safe and you can move freely. Food and non-food amenities are available. Medical facilities are up to standard. It is difficult to find a suitable apartment with basic security and water supply conditions. Apartments must be approved by the Department of Security and Security in Brazzaville. Missions to the regions where the beneficiaries are located are organized on an as-needed basis. https://www.unv.org

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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