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• Acts as the Regional Coordinator for the Transport Unit and is
  responsible for supporting the mission Sector Motor Transport Officers
  (MTOs) to include the provision of procedural guidance about policy and
  best practices, the facilitation of support/supply requests, the
  reinforcement of employee development and appraisal
• Actively participates in the development and implementation of the
  Vehicle Establishment Program by 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, utilisation and disposal
  of the surface transport fleet;
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Ml5SiDl’l
  Vehicle Acquisition Plan, the Mission Vehicle Maintenance Plan and the
  Mission Vehicle Recovery Plan to ensure that a field mission fleet is
  optimised to meet operational requirements;
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Active
  Road Accident Prevention and Road Safety Programs for a field mission;
  Participates 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 of transport including
  outsourcing activities:
• Supervises regional transport office and ensures efficient inventory
  control and accurate physical annual checks of vehicles and equipment.
  Liaises with other UN units/sections. non-government and government
  organisations and intergovernmental agencies on surface transport matters;
  
• Participates in the development and implementation of standard
  operating procedures tor surface transport regional operations in a field
  mission;
• Determines in consultation with the supervisor, the technical
  specifications for goods and services, reviews responses to bids and
  conducts technical evaluations to ensure that vendor’s proposals meet the
  requirements;
• Supports the Regional Transport Officers (RTO) in coordinating the
  requisition process with purchasing authorities;
• Oversees contracts for the provision of goods and services and
  evaluates vendor’s performance in coordination with the Contracts
• Management Unit and/or the Procurement Section;
• Participates in monitoring quality control/quality assurance
  procedures ensuring that they are implemented and that the work processes
  comply with the established regulatory regime;
• Ensures that UN vehicles are used following UN regulations and
  lines, and that vehicle usage data is correctly recorded. Ensures the
  accuracy and validity of data recorded in the management information
  systems:
• Participates in various hold mission administrative bodies such as
  the Local Committee on Contracts, tho Vehicle Establishment Committee, the
  Tender Committee, the Local Property Survey Board, the Advisory Committee
  on Traffic Safety and the Boards of Inquiry, as appropriate;
• Participates, in collaboration with insurance specialists, in
  resolving problems related to insurance policies tor surface transport;
• Participates in the development of the Transport Unit‘s/Sections
  Staffing Table;
• Supports the Regional Transport Office in the management of the allocation
  and rotation of appropriate work assignments;
• Coordinates the Unit’s annual budget proposal, annual work plans and
  performance assessments:
• Supervises personnel under the area oi responsibility and evaluates
  staff perfonnanoe. Ensures compliance with UN policies
• Supports the development and implementation ol the Transport
  Sections Training Plan; coordinates with UNHO training courses, workshops
  and other related training activities;
• Performs other related duties as required on workplace safety and
  environmental protection;

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Regional Service Centre
  Entebbe (RSCE) Associate Transport Officer job opportunity should hold an
  advanced University Degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in Business
  Administration, Management, Logistics, or any closely related field is
  required.
• A first-level University Degree in combination with an additional
  four (4) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
  Advanced University Degree Additional study or training in operations and
  Logistics Management is desirable.
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively relevant experience in
  the case of a master’s degree, in Logistics Management. Administration or
  a closely related area is required
• A minimum of four (4) years progressively relevant experience in the
  case of a bachelors degree, in Logistics Management Administration or a
  closely related area is required
• A combination of professional training certification and experience
  in transport operations management/administration is desirable experience
• Previous experience with the United Nations or an International
  organisation is desirable.
• Languages: fluency
  in oral and written English is required.

• Professionalism:
  Strong administrative/managerial background and substantive experience in
  all front office focal operations; good working knowledge of budget
  management, finandal transactions and logistics operations; strong
  analytical skills and good capacity to measure target output and tasks;
  sound judgment in applying expertise to resolve a range of
  issues/problems, completing irruption analyses and formulating
  conclusions/ recommendations; result oriented and ability to accurately
  prioritized work/tasks; ability to provide administrative guidance to new
  junior staff: commitment to implementing the goal of gender quality by
  ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in
  all aspects of peace operations.
• Communication:
  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively listens to others, correctly
  interpret messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions
  to clarity 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 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.

• 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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