Position Name: Transport Assistant (Mechanic)

Employment Regime: Seconded/Contracted

Post Category: Mission Support-Assistant Level

Ref. number: SOM-155

Location: Mogadishu

Availability: ASAP**

Department: Mission Support Department/ General Services Division/General Support Section

Security Clearance

Level: EU CONFIDENTIAL**

Open to Contributing

Third States: No

1. Reporting Line:

The Maintenance Assistant reports to the Maintenance Officer.

2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

· To perform and supervise work activities and provide technical advice on vehicle repair and maintenance and in use of vehicles;

· To conduct and supervise maintenance and repair of EUCAP vehicles in accordance with the vehicle manufactures standards for automotive electrical, air conditioning system, suspension system, braking system (including ABS system), body work and painting;

· To conduct diagnostic and fault finding; quality control/assurance; road testing, vehicle recovery;

· To identify reasons for technical faults;

· To conduct vehicle inspections and produce reports to document all servicing and repairs;

· To carry out technical assessment and repairs;

· To provide reports for workshop performance, vehicle warranties, vendor support and other workshop related activities;

· To perform and supervise maintenance activities carried out on overall fleet at all Mission locations;

· To ensure that all relevant safety procedures are adhered to prior, during, and after repair of vehicles;

· To participate in the liaison with the manufacturer representatives for after sales warranty and technical fault;

· To identify requirements for spare parts, hand tools and workshop floor equipment;

· To participate in the training activities of drivers to enhance the capacity of staff members;

· To replace Maintenance Officer and Logistics Assistant(s) in his/her absence;

· To undertake any other related task as requested by the Line Manager(s).

3. Mission Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

· To analyse and find solutions for vehicular support to operations.

4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:

· Successful completion of a minimum level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education and/or a professional technical/mechanical trade and/or technical engineering, such as a qualified technical trades person with a minimum education at a vocational/technical trade school/College and attested by a trades diploma; AND

· A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the maintenance of motor vehicles, heavy/specialised transport equipment, plants and/or Mechanized Handling Equipment (MHE) after having fulfilled the educational requirements;

· Driving licence type C1;

· Experience in report drafting and writing.

5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of the administrative and financial procedures used in organizations related to fleet maintenance and fleet management;

· Ability to perform under stress and in difficult circumstances;

· Good command of spoken and written English including vehicle-related vocabulary;

· Very good computer skills able to keep electronic records, use electronic document management system;

· Ability to perform under stress and in difficult circumstances;

· Experience in report drafting and writing.

6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

· Experience with maintenance and repair work of armoured vehicles, heavy/specialised transport equipment or mechanised handling equipment;

· International mission experience, particularly in crisis areas with multi-national and international organisations, in a similar position.

7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Familiarity with vehicle fleet and maintenance related principles, rules and regulations used in international organisation or major NGOs;

· Remains calm in stressful situations;

· Experience with maintenance and repair work with armoured vehicles, heavy/specialised transport equipment or mechanised handling equipment is an advantage;

· Driving licence type C1;

· International mission experience, particularly in crisis areas with multi-national and international organisations, in a similar position.