Deadline: 20 December 2015
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Transport Assistant in Mogadishu, Somalia. The duration for the post is of 6 months.
The Transport Assistant works under the overall guidance and supervision of the Logistics Officer and responsible for effectively manage the transportation services under of the programme, including driver management, vehicle management and maintenance, ensuring drivers and vehicles are operated within the UNOPS rules and regulations.
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Key Jobs Responsibility
The Transport Assistant will be responsible for the following functions-
- Manage and supervise Drivers in their duties and responsibilities and work.
- Ensure all Drivers comply with security rules and regulations, organizing refresher training when needed.
- Ensure all new Drivers receive an in-depth briefing on induction regarding UNOPS rules and regulations regarding vehicles and security.
- Responsible to ensure vehicles are in good working condition, regular maintenance is conducted and repairs are carried out in a timely manner, according to UNOPS rules and regulations.
- Ensure all vehicles have relevant and updated documents and registration papers.
- Coordinate with Logistics Unit to ensure all vehicles have mission kits and safety equipment.
- Order and maintain a store of spare part for normal services.
- Maintain and update Transport spreadsheet, recording of Trip Tickets, Fuel Usage and Vehicle History.
- Monitor and control vehicle trip sheets and perform regular checks on these documents to ensure there are no irregularities or disparities in fuel consumption.
- Coordinate the dispatching of vehicles in a timely manner and notifying drivers of any change in security situation and coordinate the dispatching of vehicles for international staff movements before and after work hours.
- Establish, implement and monitor a work schedule for drivers, to ensure optimal use of driver time, varying driver schedules/shifts based upon demand.
- Responsible for issuing and receiving vehicle keys and airport passes.
- Ensure drivers perform daily maintenance, cleaning and routine checking.
- Maintain vehicle and transport record keeping ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Any other duties assigned by Logistics Officer.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- High School Diploma is required.
- Additional certifications in logistics or transport are desired.
- At least 5 years’ experience as a Transport Assistant/Supervisor.
- Experience as a professional Driver is essential.
- At least 2 years’ experience with NGOs, UN Agencies or an international organization is essential.
- Previous experience in a supervisory or management position is desired.
- Experience with UN rules and regulations are highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of English, both written and verbal. Fluent, both written and verbally, in Somali.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through the online process.
For more information, please visit UNOPS.
