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Mechainc, Multiple positions

juba - south sudan

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: juba - south sudan
  • Grade:
  • Occupational Groups:
  • Closing Date: Closed

Job categories Administration
Vacancy code VA/2025/B5304/29976
Department/office AFR, HAMCO, South Sudan
Duty station Juba - South Sudan, South Sudan
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-2
Duration ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’
Application period 02-May-2025 to 16-May-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Motor Transport Officer (MTO) / Supervisor, the Vehicle Technician is responsible to maintain, service, repair and operate Light and Heavy Duty vehicles of various Makes/Models in accordance with manufacturer specifications and recommendations and to ensures that all relevant safety procedures are being followed when repairing/operating vehicles/equipment. The Vehicle Technician will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Maintenance and repair of Light and heavy vehicles
  • Maintenance and repair of heavy equipment
  • Drive light and heavy vehicles.
  • Operate heavy and light equipment.
  • Prepare and draft spare part requisition required to perform his duty.
  • Must have knowledge in vehicle electrical system.
  • Drive various models of heavy and light trucks to deliver gravel, fuel, water, and other supplies to remote areas in South Sudan.
  • Drive heavy and light recovery trucks to recover breakdown vehicles.
  • Check to ensure all relevant vehicle documents such as maintenance record cards, insurance, car log, tools and equipment issued to the vehicles are in place.
  • Arrange washing and cleaning of vehicles and equipment after use.
  • Drive and operate the light and heavy Sewage Truck as and when it is required.
  • Perform various additional duties as and when assigned by the MTO/Supervisor or the workshop Manager. 

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education
  • A high school diploma or secondary school certificate is required. 
  • 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of Secondary School certificate
Certification - Valid driving license is required.

Experience

  • At least two (2) years of relevant experience (Vehicle Maintenance) with secondary school certificate is required;

  • Repairs and operates various models of vehicle/equipment in the selected location including heavy Equipment and Heavy Transport Equipment is required.

  • Experience with other UN agencies is an added asset. 

Language Requirement:
  • Fluency in written, reading and oral English is required.
This vacancy is now closed.
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