Vehicle Maintenance Assistant

Org. Setting and ReportingUNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff.UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent reports directly to the Vehicle Maintenance Officer. ResponsibilitiesDeveloping and implementing a comprehensive maintenance program for the fleet of vehicles and electric generators, including scheduling regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs; Supervising a team of mechanics, technicians, and administrative staff involved in vehicle and electric generator maintenance. Assigning work tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring efficient workflow. In addition, conducting technical training for the workshop staff to enhance their technical skills and knowledge of new technologies and vehicle systems; while promoting a culture of safety among the workshop staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Conducting regular safety training, and addressing any safety concerns; Overseeing diagnosis and troubleshooting of vehicle or electric generator issues and ensuring accurate identification of problems and timely repairs. In addition, ensuring that maintenance and repair work is conducted in a cost-effective manner without compromising quality and safety; inspects and tests vehicles before, during, and after repairs; Maintaining accurate job card data and posting the required spare parts on the Agency fleet systems while ensuring all master tables are up to date; Preparing technical reports on vehicle maintenance activities, including costs, downtime, and repairs and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the overall fleet performance, and efficiency of the team while proposing recommendations for improvements in the workshop operation; Managing the inventory of spare parts efficiently. Monitoring stock levels, placing orders and inspecting the spare parts received Ensuring the fleet meets all legal requirements and environmental guidelines. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. CompetenciesUN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Applying Technical Expertise Analyzing Adapting and Responding to Change EducationSuccessful completion of Secondary Education Successful completion of a Vocational Training Course from recognized institution in Auto Mechanic and/or Diesel Mechanic; preferably from Agency Vocational Training Centre. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceAt least five years’ experience as a mechanic, in which two of them as Head Mechanic at a recognized vehicle maintenance workshop, is required A sound knowledge of automotive vehicles, both gasoline and diesel-powered, based on technical training and/or experience covering all phases of automotive repair and maintenance services using modern tools and diagnostic equipment, together with a sound knowledge of automotive repair parts, and the use of manufacturers’ catalogues and workshop manuals, is required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).