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Job Title:    Vehicle Technician (Fresher UN High School Diploma Jobs)

Organization: United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Transport Officer

Job Opening Reference: ESB/GJO/VT/06-2023

Grade: GL-4

About US:

Following the signing of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in July 1999 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and five regional States (Angola, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe) in July 1999, the Security Council established the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) by its resolution 1279 of 30 November 1999, initially to plan for the observation of the ceasefire and disengagement of forces and maintain liaison with all parties to the Ceasefire Agreement. Later in a series of resolutions, the Council expanded the mandate of MONUC to the supervision of the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement and assigned multiple related additional tasks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Within limits of delegated authority, the Vehicle Technician will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conducts maintenance and repairs that are required for the Auto electrical systems of UN-owned light and heavy-duty vehicles and MHE in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Ensures repair of the Auto electrical and electronic systems including, and not limited to (EVMS)Electronic Vehicle Management System, AC, Airbag, ESP/ABS, and the fully controlled hydraulic systems.
• Assists and updates information in the Electronic Vehicle Mentoring System (EVMS) and Fuel log software packages.
• Services the fault technical chart as recommended by the manufacturer and uses computerized diagnostic equipment and troubleshoots as required.
• Reviews the products’ complex electronic control systems, Identifying requirements of spare parts, universal and SST tools, and other workshop floor equipment, and to test parts and systems to ensure that they are working properly.
• Assists in reading and using electrical wiring diagrams and workshop manuals, disassembling, and assembling the electrical parts that need to be replaced during the routine preventive maintenance, and repairs, and for vehicles that were involved in accidents.
• Performs any other tasks that is required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) Vehicle Technician job must hold a High school Diploma or equivalent. Required. An Institute certificate for Vehicle Technicians is required. A valid driving license is required.
• A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in transport operations management is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to one (01) for candidates who possess a first-level degree or higher.
• Languages: fluency in oral and written English is required.

Competencies

• 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication: 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.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing other ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

NB: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (Application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

How to Apply:

Please note that failure to comply with the below will render your application invalid for this process.

• Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications with cover letter together with the attached United Nations Personal History form (P-11) only.
• For the online Personal History Profile (visit https://inspira.un.org to generate a PHP)
• All applications MUST indicate the MONUSCO Job Opening number for which they are applying, on the subject line in the e-mail. e.g. ESB/GJO/VT/06-2023
• All applicants MUST indicate the telephone number and email address with location. Applications without telephone number and the email address with location WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• Applications received after the deadline will NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• ONLY successful applicants will be contacted for WRITTEN SUBSTANTIVE and COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENTS TEST.
• In line with the UN policy on gender balance, FEMALE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Email details to: monusco-hrs-recruitment@un.org

NB: Please enter the reference of the job opening in the subject line of your e-mail (Check top of advert for job opening number). Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications will render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted based on the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission.

Deadline: 23^rd July 2023

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