TRANSPORT ASSISTANT, G6

ReliefWeb; Brindisi; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A prestigious international organization in Brindisi is seeking a Transport Assistant to oversee the maintenance of a vehicle fleet. You will assist in contract management and perform physical inspections to ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in transport operations, strong organizational skills, and a High School diploma. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to international logistics operations within the UN framework.

Competenze

• Experience in motor, heavy duty and engineering equipment operations.
• Supervisory or managerial experience in vehicle workshops.
• Experience in procurement or transport planning.

Mansioni

• Monitor fleet maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in contract management for vehicle services.
• Conduct physical inspections and inventory checks.
• Compile reports on fleet status.
• Supervise technical inspections.

Conoscenze

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Contract administration

Physical inspections

Inventory verification

Technical specifications formulation

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Driving License Type B

Driving License Type C

Forklift certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

TRANSPORT ASSISTANT, G6

Organization: United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC), Brindisi, Italy. Part of the 3R (Return, Refurbishment, Reuse) Program Team of the Supply Chain Service. Reports to the Logistics Officer/3R Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the maintenance and repair of UN-owned vehicle fleet and associated assets and equipment returned to UNGSC for refurbishment.
• Assists with the administration of contracts between the UN and contractors for maintenance and repairs on UN-owned vehicles, assets and equipment returned to UNGSC for refurbishment.
• Conducts physical inspections and spot checks to ensure accuracy of inventory records and detect damage and losses.
• Compiles periodic reports and documentation regarding fleet status and deployment.
• Supervises the correct performance of technical inspections on motor, heavy duty and engineering equipment and prepares relevant tables and reports, as necessary.
• Determines generic technical specifications for motor, heavy duty and engineering equipment; estimates quantities for requisitions of spare parts, tools and related equipment/accessories.
• Assists with data collection and analysis, preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
• Assists with visualizations and updating information materials such as web pages or brochures.
• Performs a variety of ad-hoc tasks as required by the supervisor.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance, contract administration, physical inspections, inventory verification, and formulation of technical specifications for motor and engineering equipment. Demonstrates professional competence, reliability, and commitment to deadlines; maintains gender perspectives and equal participation of women and men.
• PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals aligned with strategies; prioritizes work, allocates resources, foresees risks, and adjusts plans as needed.
• TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively, values others’ input, supports the team decisions, and shares credit for achievements.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

• Valid driving license type B is required.
• Valid driving license type C is required.
• Valid driving license type CE, D or DE is desirable.
• Forklift 15 tons driving certificate is desirable.

Work Experience

At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in motor, heavy duty and engineering equipment or transport operations. Experience supervising or managing a motor, heavy duty and engineering equipment workshop or equivalent is desirable. Experience in procurement, contract management or transport planning is desirable.

Languages

Working languages: English and French. For this job opening, English is required. Minimum language levels per UN framework: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking – UN Level II in English.

Assessment

Competency-based interview will be used to evaluate qualified candidates.

Special Notice

This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year with possible extension, subject to funds. Appointment is fixed-term and may be renewed depending on funding and mandate existence.

United Nations Considerations

Summary of eligibility and conduct rules: adherence to the UN Charter, non-discrimination, and anti-harassment policies. The United Nations is committed to gender balance and geographical diversity; female candidates are encouraged to apply. This position is subject to local recruitment and local working arrangements; staff may be reassigned as needed and may be required to move between duty stations in accordance with applicable mobility rules.

How to apply

Apply at: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/263628?language=en

Job details

• Country: Italy
• City: Brindisi
• Type: Job
• Career category: Logistics/Procurement
• Years of experience: 5-9 years