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• Serve
  as regional coordinator for the Transport Unit is responsible for
  supporting the Mission Sector Transport Officers. This includes the
  provision of procedural guidance with regard to policy and best practices,
  the facilitation of support/ supply requests, the reinforcement of
  employee development and appraisal;
• Actively
  participate in the development and implementation of the Vehicle
  Establishment program in accordance with the decisions of the mission
  Vehicle Establishment Committee and the current Department of
  Peacekeeping Operations/ Department of Field Support policies and
  directives on the acquisition, receipt, distribution, maintenance,
  utilization and disposal of the surface transport fleet;
• Take
  part in the development of and implementation of the mission
  Vehicle Acquisition Plan, the Mission Vehicle Maintenance plan and the
  Mission Vehicle Recovery Plan in order to ensure that a field mission
  fleet is optimized to meet operational requirements;
• Participate
  in the development of and implementation of Active Road Accident
  Prevention and Road Safety Programs for a field mission;
• Routinely
  participate in the development and implementation of a cost –effective
  plan for the surface transport resupply within regions/sectors in a field
  mission, determining the appropriate means if transport including
  outsourcing activities;
• Participates
  in the development and implementation of standard operating
  procedures for surface transport regional operations in the field mission;
• Supervises
  transport offices and ensures efficient inventory control and accurate
  physical annual checks of vehicles and equipment. Liaises with
  other UN units/ sections, non-government and government organizations and
  intergovernmental agencies on surface transport matters;
• Participate
  in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for
  surface transport regional operations in a field mission;
• Determine
  in consultation with supervisor, technical specification for goods and
  services, reviews responses to bids and conduct technical evaluation to
  ensure that vendors ‘s propels meet technical requirements;
• Assists
  the Regional Transport Officers (RTOs) in coordinating the requisition
  process with purchasing authorities;
• Oversee
  contracts for the provision of goods and services and evaluate vendor’s
  performance in coordination with the Contracts Management Unit
  and/or Procurement Section;
• Participate
  in monitoring quality control/quality assurance procedures ensuring they
  are implemented and plans as well as work process comply with the
  established regulatory regime;
• Ensures
  that UN vehicles are used in accordance with UN regulations and
  rules that vehicle usage data is correctly recorded, Ensures the accuracy
  and validity of data recorded in the management information systems.
• Participate
  in various field missions administrative bodies such as the Local
  Committee on Contracts, the Vehicle Establishment Committee , the Tender
  Committee , the Local Property Survey Board, the Advisory Committee on
  Traffics Safety and Board of Inquiry, as appropriate;
• Participate
  in collaboration with insurance specialists in resolving problems
  related to insurance policies for surface transport;
• Participate
  in the development of the Transport Units /Section’s staffing Table.
• Coordinate
  the Unit’s annual budget proposal, annual work plans and performance
  assessments;
• Supervises
  personnel under area of responsibility and evaluates staff performance.
  Ensures compliance with UN policies on the workplace safety and
  environmental protection.
• Assist
  in the development and implementation of the Transport section’s training
  Plan, coordinate with UNHQ training courses, workshops and other related
  training activities.
• Perform
  any other function other related duties are required by the Chief
  Transport Officer or the Officer-in-Charge.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
  (MONUSCO Associate Transport Officer job should hold an advanced University degree (Masters)
  in Business Administration, Transport Management, Logistics, or Mechanical
  Engineering is required. A first level University Degree (Bachelor)
  with relevant combination of education, professional training,
  certification in transport operations or logistics, and two (2) additional
  years of work experience in transportation related occupation, may be
  accepted in lieu of the University degree.
• High
  school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Additional
  study or training in Operations, and Logistics Management is desirable.
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in Transport
  Operations, Movement Control, multi-modal transportation, Logistics
  Management or a related field is required.
• A
  combination of professional training certification and experience
  in transport operations management/administration in a supervisory
  position, in the international environment is considered an advantage.
• Previous
  exposure and experience with the United Nations or an International
  organization is highly desirable.
• Hold a valid national driving license is
  required
• Languages: Fluency in oral and written English
  is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is
  an advantage.

• Professionalism: 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.
• Planning
  & Organizing:
  Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
  identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities
  as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for
  completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when
  planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time
  efficiently.
• 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 the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing
  information and keeping people informed.

• The United Nations Personal History form
  (P-11), Download Here; This should
  be signed
• Proof of required academic certificates
  i.e. Academic Certificate(s) and/or High School/Secondary Diplomas
• Latest performance evaluation reports /
  appraisals

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