Job Title & Level:    Transport Assistant/Fleet Vehicle Inventory Unit  GL-4
Department/Office:    Transport Section Office
Location:    Port-au-Prince,  HAITI
Posting Period:    12 Feb 2016 – 24 Feb 2016
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:    MINUSTAH-NJO-2016-007

Human Resources Section invites all interested and qualified candidates to apply for the announced position. All interested candidates should submit their applications (Personal History Profile - P11 and/or CVs) and copies of their educational certificates to Recruitment Unit via email: minustah-recruitment@un.org.

Please include the job opening number of the above position in your e-mail application. Acknowledgment will be sent to short listed candidates only.

Organization Setting and Reporting Line

Under the general direction of the Chief Transport Officer and the direct supervision of the OIC Under the general direction of the Chief Transport Officer and the direct supervision of the immediate supervisor, the Transport Assistant is expected to perform the following administrative duties:

Responsibilities

With delegated authority, the Transport Assistant will carry out the following duties: Fleet Vehicle Inventory Unit duties:

Assist in monitoring the distribution of non-expendable transport assets; Assist in ensuring that the Bi-annual physical inventory of non-expendable transport assets is conducted accordance with the established procedures and deadlines; Assist in ensuring that records are maintained for non-expandable transport assets, including records in fleet management databases; Assist in preparing Business Objects Reports; Assist in coordinating the Mission Vehicle Establishment Committee (VEC) meetings; Assist in the implementation of the Vehicle Replacement Policy; Provide assistance in ensuring that vehicle write-off cases are processed in accordance with the established procedures and deadlines; Assist in providing technical expertise on Contingent Own Equipment (COE) and safety inspections.; Assist in the provision of inputs for statistical report on transport fleet utilization and composition.; Assists in ensuring the constant availability of vehicles for temporary assignment in support of one-off and emergency tasks as directed by the Chief Transport Officer.; Assist in performing other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism:  Ability to analyze the tactical elements of vehicular support to clients: familiarity with rules and regulations related to UN Owned Equipment (UNOE); awareness of procedures related to fleet maintenance. 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; Takes responsibility for all areas of work.

Communication:  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping other informed.

Client Orientation:  Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education: High school diploma is required. Technical or vocational certificate in mechanical engineering, transportation, logistics or other related fields is desirable. A valid driver’s license is required.

Work Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of relevant and/or progressively responsible experience in multimodal transportation or a related area is required.

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the Position advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French is required.