Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 26 Jun 2018
Position Title : Logistics Officer (Mechanical)
Duty Station : Malakal, South Sudan
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P1
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 26 June 2018
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading
UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and
non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office, the direct supervision of the Procurement and Logistics Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and supervising the maintenance and repair of IOM vehicles, heavy machinery and generators. S/he will be responsible for performing repairs, ensuring that all defective mechanical parts of all IOM machinery are replaced, monitoring staff and operator performance, and certifying completed work.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Responsible for proper maintenance of the IOM Malakal machine fleet, including analysing working conditions and use of equipment, proposing required changes, and taking action to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Examine, test, diagnose, replace and repair vehicles, heavy machinery and generators, including brake systems, radiators, transmissions, fluids and lubricants, steering and suspensions, electrical systems, exhaust and emissions control, heating and air conditioning, hydraulics and compressors.
Prepare or review purchase requisitions for spare parts and other equipment, perform cost/price analysis including examining cost estimates using commercial price lists or technical catalogues, determine availability of funds, take action to resolve funding problems, and prepare purchase orders, award reports and other required documents.
Verify specifications, quantities, and methods and time of delivery for parts and equipment and follow up with suppliers.
Supervise the collection and maintenance of data and information regarding sources of supply and markets.
Test - operate repaired motor vehicles to ensure satisfactory performance and safety.
Manage and control mechanical stocks and assets (including vehicles, heavy equipment, generators, spare parts, tools, maintenance articles, etc.) through the development and maintenance of database and filing systems, and ensure adequate storage conditions.
Carry out procurement planning of spare parts, tools and maintenance articles; ensure quality of items upon reception.
Participate in the recruitment of national staff. Supervise and train national mechanics, drivers and machinery operators. Distribute work, monitor performance, and certify completed work.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Mechanical and Motor Vehicle Engineering, Automotive Technology, Auto-Mechanics, Motor Mechanics, Workshop Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or
• University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
• Advanced Technical Diploma in the above fields may be considered with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Experience in Automotive Technology, Auto-Mechanics, Motor Mechanics or Workshop
Management;
• Knowledge or experience of humanitarian field is an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 26 June 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 13.06.2018 to 26.06.2018
Requisition: SVN 2018/149 (P) - Logistics Officer (Mechanical) (P1) - Malakal, South Sudan (55530285) Released
Posting: Posting NC55530301 (55530301) Released