TRANSPORT ASSISTANT, FS4

  • Organisation: United Nations Secretariat
  • Location: Juba
  • Contract: J
  • Deadline: 17 November 2026

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Transport Section of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) duty station Juba. Juba is classified in the "E" category and as a non-family duty station. The Transport Assistant will report to Fleet Management Transport Officer.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Transport Officer, the Transport Assistant will be responsible for the installation, configuration and set up of the passive fleet management devices for multiple vehicle variants. To this end the incumbent shall perform the following duties: • Plan, coordinate and oversee the installation, set up and configuration of passive fleet management devices (carlog) on selected vehicles. • Develop and implement the installation schedules for the fleet management devices while ensuring that all project milestones are met on time. • Conduct the physical installation of fleet management devices in various vehicle types while ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards. • Supervise and allocate tasks to Carlog Unit Technicians and ensure timely installations with the set timelines. • Carry out functional testing and quality assurance checks to ensure devices are correctly installed and capturing reliable data • Maintain and manage data within the database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of vehicles, equipment, drivers, and odometer readings. • Ensure data integrity by identifying, investigating, and correcting incomplete, inaccurate, or inconsistent vehicle, mileage and driver records within the system. • Continuously monitor of the fleet tracking system performance, identify discrepancies, and provide recommendations for improving data accuracy • Prepare periodic progress, technical, and performance reports on installation activities, device functionality, data integrity, pilot outcomes, challenges encountered, and corrective actions taken. • Manage Carlog Parts Inventory, including ordering, receiving, recording, tracking, issuing parts, and opening and closing service orders in the ERP system • Assign and distribute driver access codes to authorized vehicle and equipment groups in accordance with operational requirements • Liaise with SIM card service providers to resolve connectivity issues, subscription status and arrange replacement of damaged, or defective SIM cards. • Administer and maintain fleet management system records, including updating asset information, device inventories, user records, and installation logs. • Support and conduct capacity building through training and coaching to Field staff in duty stations far from the Head Quarter. • Manage carlog Technicians leave plan.

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 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. 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

A valid National Driving License is required. Must attach license in the "Other Information" section in the application. Relevant training in Automotive Engineering or equipment is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in Logistics, Transport Operations or related area is required At least five (5) years of experience in fleet management with specific experience in installation, set up and configuration of Carlog system is required. Experience working in an international organization or non-governmental organization is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

Required Languages

Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking

English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available until 30 June 2027, possibility of extension subject to availability of funds. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. Please note that pursuant to the Staff selection system policy (ST/AI/2025/2): (1) Applicants for positions in the Field Service category cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located, and (2) Applicants for positions in the Professional and higher categories in a mission, field operation, or resident coordinator’s office cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located. For currently serving staff of a United Nations Common System organization, only the UN-recognized nationality will be considered for the purposes of these restrictions.

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