Transport Assistant G6-Baghdad

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the Supervision of the Chief Transport Officer, the incumbents will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provides procurement, logistical and administrative support to a team of Procurement Officers in the acquisition of a wide variety of goods and services.

• Reviews, records, and prioritizes purchasing requests and obtains additional information / documentation as required; determines the availability of vendors and funding sources.

• Monitors the UN-owned vehicle fleet and associated assets via a combination of electronic inventory management and periodic condition assessment.

• Receives and distributes vehicles and equipment to the various mission offices, in accordance with the relevant mission procedures, and in conjunction with a team of Sector Motor Transport Officers.

• Conducts physical inspections and ‘spot checks’ ensuring the accuracy of inventory records and detecting damage and losses.

• Compiles periodic reports and documentation regarding fleet status and deployment.

• May be required to assist as technical expert to COE equipment safety inspections and draft reports for the Fleet manger regarding unsafe vehicles for onward transmission to the Chiefs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job Specific Qualifications: Valid driving license for “C” category is required. (a copy of valid driving license should be attached).

Training certificate in Transport, Fleet management, logistics and related field is desirable.

Experience: At least seven (07) years of progressively responsible experience in transport operations management, the maintenance of motor vehicles, heavy/specialized transport equipment, plants, and/or Mechanized Handling Equipment (MHE) is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to 5 for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.

At least Five (5) years experience in the installation of carlog and in the refurbishment of Armored 4x4 vehicles is desirable.

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this

position, fluency in English and Arabic is required.

UN CORE VALUES AND 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.

Planning and Organizing : 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.

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 clients' 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.

SPECIAL NOTICE

All non-Iraqi applicants need to have a valid work permit for Iraq and need to upload a copy of such a work permit Applicants must ensure that their name in the application matches the name on their national passport or Government provided national Identification Document (ID). A discrepancy between the name in the applicant's application and national ID/passport may impact the recruitment process.

This job opening is advertised on the United Nations Secretariat’s talent management platform, Inspira. To submit an application, click “Apply Now” after following this link:

https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=213240&Lang=en-US

Only applications submitted through Inspira will be considered for this job opening. Applicants must have an Inspira account to create and submit applications. Staff members are assigned an employee account upon appointment with their index number as the User ID. Other applicants may create an account.

For guidance on building and submitting applications, refer to the “Applicant Guide” available on the “Manuals” page. To access this page, click “Manuals” on the top of the Inspira homepage after logging into your account.

The necessity for ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity remains the paramount consideration in the employment of personnel. To ensure fairness and transparency, selection will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel.