The Ugandan Jobline

• Actively
  monitors distribution of non-expendable transport assets
• Ensures
  that bi-annual physical inventory of non-expendable transport assets is
  conducted in accordance with the established procedures and deadlines.
• Ensures
  that records are maintained for non-expendable transport assets, including
  records in fleet management databases.
• Prepares
  Business Object Reports.
• Actively
  coordinates the Mission Vehicle Establishment Committee (VEC) meetings.
• Takes
  part in the development of the Transport Section’s annual budget
  proposals.
• Implements
  the Vehicle Replacement Policy.
• Ensures
  that vehicle write-off cases are processed in accordance with the
  established procedures and deadlines.
• Offers
  technical guidance and direction on Contingent Own Equipment (COE) and
  safety inspections.
• Provides
  inputs for statistical report on transport fleet utilization and
  composition.
• Participates
  in the technical evaluations of bids received from vendors through the
  Procurement Section.

• Supervises
  the Transport Warehouse in accordance with the UN regulations and rules
  and applicable transport standard operating procedures.
• Ensures
  sufficient stock of light and heavy vehicle spare parts and issues
  required items to workshop mechanics and Motor Transport Officers.
• Performs
  regular inventory checks of the Transport Warehouse stocks.
• Monitors
  warehouse records, prepares financial and budget summaries, writes reports
  and submits them to a Transport Officer or the Chief Transport Officer in
  accordance with the established procedures and deadlines.
• Determines
  generic technical specifications, estimates quantity (number of units),
  drafts proposals for requisitions for spare parts, tools and equipment in
  accordance with the UN procurement procedures.
• Conducts
  planning and monitors implementation of projects within Transport
  Warehouse and facilitates training of staff.
• Ensures
  the constant availability of vehicles for temporary assignment in support
  of one-off and emergency tasks as directed by a Chief Transport Officer.

• Ascertains
  the routine transportation requirements are identified within the area of
  responsibility.
• Analyzes
  transportation requests and supervises route planning and reconnaissance.
• Establishes
  service timetables and driver rosters.
• Prepares
  and disseminates information regarding transport services and transport
  facilities available to customers.
• Ensures
  maximum utilization and effective use of vehicle and driver resources.
• Ensures
  that all mission personnel are aware of the services available to them and
  communicates any changes that occur.
• Ensures
  the provision of regular shuttle bus services along established routes.
• Ensures
  the provision of ad-hoc transportation services to meet all requirements
  including staff and equipment movement for operational duty purposes. 
• Provides
  transportation briefings to incoming personnel at the check-in and assures
  that transportation equipment is returned in good working order on
  check-out by the outgoing personnel.
• Ensures
  that the mechanical conditions of all vehicles and daily maintenance of
  the shuttle buses are performed.
• Monitors
  the periodic maintenance and repair of the vehicles to ensure the reliability
  of the transportation service.
• Ensures
  that monthly trip tickets and Electronic Vehicle Monitoring System (EVMS)
  statistics of the mission vehicle fleet are processed in accordance with
  the established procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures
  that files and documentation related to assigned duties are maintained,
  and prepares reports for supervisors.
• Actively
  monitors monthly mileage and fuel consumption reports for UN-owned
  vehicles and confirms the return of the individually assigned vehicles
  upon departure of staff from the service.
• Ensures
  that databases to monitor the Mission personnel in possession of UN
  driving permits are maintained.
• Ensures
  that driving test assessments are conducted for UN personnel.
• Performs
  any other related duties are required.

• The
  ideal candidate for the aforementioned United Nations MINUSCA Transport
  Assistant job should hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Possession
  of a Technical or vocational certificate in mechanical engineering,
  transportation, logistics or other related fields is desirable.
• Possess
  a valid driver’s license is required.
• Eight
  or more years of progressively responsible experience in motor vehicle
  transport operations or related area is required.
• Past
  experience in international operations in a post conflict environment is
  desirable.

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