The position is located within the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) in Transport Section, duty station Kinshasa. The incumbent will report to the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) in Kinshasa.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities: Within the limits of delegated authority, the Vehicle Technician will be responsible for the following: • Services, installs, and repairs vehicles under vehicle manufacturer standards and schedules. • Ensures that all relevant safety procedures have been followed when repairing and fitting replacement parts and vehicle inspections on UN-owned vehicles assigned to various units. • Conducts vehicle troubleshooting, repairing, maintenance, and replacing damaged whenever required, ensures downloaded data must not be edited or modified. • Produces reports to document all servicing and repairs, operates recovery truck and recovers breakdown vehicles, and assists in identifying the required parts. • Repair mechanical systems malfunctions, replacing parts and components. • Repair electric and electronic components in vehicles, including the battery, ignition, electronic fuel injection, anti-lock braking, cruise control, fixtures, general wiring, alarms, immobilizers and tracking devices, power windows, mirrors, power seats, tow bar. • Repair the air conditioning system. • Repair vehicles body damage. • Repair vehicles hydraulic and pneumatic systems. • Perform other tasks as instructed by the Regional Transport Officer and Chief Workshop.
Competencies
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and 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 by 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.
Education
High School Diploma is required.
Job – Specific Qualification
A valid Driver License is required. Please attach a copy in the attachments section. A technical or vocational motor mechanical or related field certificate is desirable.
Work Experience
At least three (03) years of professional experience in Transport Operations, Vehicle Repair and Maintenance to include air conditioning, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems is required. Experience with UN/NGO or other international bodies is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in French is required. Working knowledge of English is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a technical assessment exercise.
Special Notice
The conditions of service are governed by the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations. This is a temporary appointment and may be subject to extension. ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons – of all genders – equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind. ITC also offers attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work/life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. ITC Internal staff on fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointment, if selected, may be entitled to Special Post Allowance as per Staff Rule 3.10. This position is subject to local recruitment. For ITC purposes the definition of “local” shall be that at the time of application the applicant is already residing (with the requisite permit) within a radius of 50 kms from the ITC offices on rue Montbrillant, Geneva or within a 1h15min commuting distance by public transport or car. Applicants not meeting this criterion will not be considered. For information on salary and entitlements, please consult the International Civil Service Commission website: http://icsc.un.org
United Nations Considerations
According 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. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.