VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located within the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) in Transport Section workshops in Bunia. The incumbent will report to the Chief Workshop. ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of the Chief Workshop, the Vehicle Technician will be responsible for carrying out scheduled and unscheduled services and repairs on Standard Civilian Pattern Vehicles (SCPV) in accordance with vehicle manufacture standards and ensures that all relevant safety procedures have been followed when repairing and fitting replacement spare parts. To this end the incumbent shall perform the following duties: • Services and repairs mission fleet of vehicles/equipment/trailers in accordance with vehicle manufacturer’ standards and schedules. • Diagnose and rectify all electrical and electronic fault on Light/Heavy Vehicles/Equipment battery, ignition system, electronic fuel injection, anti-lock braking, airbag SRS fixtures and general wiring, alarms & immobilizers tracking devices, power windows, mirrors and power seats; heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems using the diagnosis tools or manual skills. Conducting electrical fault diagnosis and ECU programming. Ability to read and use electrical wiring diagrams and workshop manuals. • Ensures that all relevant safety procedures are followed when repairing and fitting replacement parts. • Conducts vehicle inspections on UN-owned vehicles assigned to various units. • Produces reports to document all servicing and repairs. • Participates in recovering breakdown vehicles. Also operate Material handling equipment such as Forklifts. • Checking and testing wiring and parts of older vehicles with portable instruments; Using diagnostic tools for analyzing and corrections. • Assist in identification of the required parts, using EPC’s. • Service, reset and maintains the electronic vehicle monitoring system, EVMS Carlog, AC, Airbag, ESP/ABS, and the fully controlled hydraulic systems • Ensure safety at the workplace including a clean working environment. • Performs any other tasks as required. CompetenciesProfessionalism: 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: 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 audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ 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. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific QualificationA valid national driving license is required. A technical or vocational certificate in vehicle electrical/ electronical systems is required. A relevant training in heavy duty vehicle or equipment is desirable. Work ExperienceAt least three (03) years of progressively responsible experience in the automotive field, vehicle repair, and maintenance are required. Knowledge of guidelines and procedures relating to the safe operation of workshop equipment such as vehicles lifts, engine hoist and various other electrical, pneumatics and hydraulic equipment is required. Experience in using spare parts catalogs, picking up the part numbers, and placing spare parts orders is desirable. Experience as an auto mechanic is desirable. Experience working in international organizations is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in French is required; and knowledge of English is desirable. AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special NoticeThis job opening is to identify the most qualified candidate for the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). Candidates endorsed by the FCRB but not selected will be placed on the VEHICLE TECHNICIAN - G4 roster. The entire assessment process takes an average of six months; all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application (whether successful or unsuccessful) within 14 days of the conclusion of the process. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently will be invited to apply for field mission vacancies open only to roster members. Roster membership does not guarantee selection. Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. United Nations ConsiderationsAccording to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. 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