Result of Service

As per Terms of Reference.

Work Location

Western Sahara

Expected duration

6 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Transport Dispatch/Field Vehicle Inventory Unit (FVIU) and in accordance with a duty roster, the individual contractor is responsible for the following duties: • Long distance heavy duty truck driving assignments, both on & off road, for the delivery of bulk fuel, (diesel and jet A-1) water, (bottled & bulk), containerised units/loads, engineering plant equipment, MHE, communications equipment, and general cargo / supplies throughout the Mission area of operations (AoR), Western Sahara on both sides of the Berm, and up to Tindouf Liaison Office in Algeria. • Preparation of assigned vehicle and personal equipment for each delivery. Reporting of vehicle faults to the relevant workshops for rectification, & ensuring that IC Dispatch is kept appraised of all faults & assigned vehicle states. Drivers are responsible for replacing punctured wheels on assigned truck. • Loading / off-loading and security of cargo on assigned vehicles, & assisting with the loading / off-loading & securing of cargo on other vehicles within the mission fleet as required. • Operation of MHE such as but not limited to; forklift trucks, telescopic handlers, truck and module mounted cranes / hoists, & mobile cranes, both for loading & off-loading for transportation, and for maintenance purposes. • Operation of engineering plant equipment, such as but not limited to; graders, vibratory compactors, backhoes, front end loaders, skid steer loaders, & attachments for loading & off-loading for transportation, and for maintenance purposes. • Operation of MHE & engineering plant in support of transport & engineering operations throughout the mission AoR. • Operation of recovery trucks throughout the mission AoR. • Assisting the workshops with the maintenance of trucks, MHE, & plant equipment; such as but not limited to; greasing & general lubrication, cleaning of filters, removal & replacement of wheels, renewal of consumables such as bucket teeth and blade tips, and filling of engine & transmission units with coolant & oils. • Driving of VIP’s and visitors as required. • Any other duties as designated by the CTO, OiC Fleet Operations, or the designated representative.

Qualifications/special skills

Secondary education or equivalent. Long distance heavy truck driving. Repairs and maintenance of vehicles is essential.. Experience in operating hydraulics, plant equipment such as cranes and forklifts is desirable. UN field experience is desirable. A Valid national driving license Category B, C, D, E is required. A trade certificate in motor vehicle mechanic, automotive engineering, plant operations/machinery, crane operations or related field is desirable.

Languages

A very good working command of English is essential. Knowledge of French and Arabic is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.