Transport Analyst

Peace and Security Cluster

UNMAS

United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) is a division of the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). UNMAS is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly (RES/68/72) to ensure an effective, proactive and coordinated response to the problem posed by a wide range of explosive hazards. Legislative mandates also recognize UNMAS technical expertise in responding to threats posed by unsecured and unsafe conventional weapons and ammunition stockpiles. As an office within DPKO, UNMAS supports peacekeeping and special political missions in accordance with Security Council mandates. 

UNMAS as a component of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) provides explosive hazard management capacities, including mitigation, to AMISOM as part of a logistical support package. Non-lethal tactical advice and analysis are delivered by UNMAS technical advisors located in each AMISOM Sector Headquarters and at AMISOM Force Headquarters, who support AMISOM planning and operations. UNMAS support includes both enabling (“operate in spite of IEDs”) and response (“defeat the device”). As a component of the UN Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) UNMAS also supports the Federal Government of Somalia, including the Somali Police Force, Somali Explosive Management Authority and National Security Advisor. 

Under the general direction of the Head of Procurement and Logistic Officer, the Transport Analyst will undertake the following responsibilities and duties as follows:

Ensure implementation of transport procedures and strategies and road safety focusing on achievement of the following results: 

●       Ensure that UNMAS vehicles are used in accordance with the UN and UNOPS Rules and Regulations and that vehicle usage data are correctly recorded and reported.

●       Oversee the implementation of UN Mission driving test programme within the UNMAS Somalia and ensures all drivers and authorized staff are issued UN driving permits in order to ensure that all vehicle users have minimum driving skills and understand host country road rules and regulations;

●       Liaise with the Head of security to implement best practice for drivers and passengers in different security situations and to coordinate road safety campaigns.

●       Establish, implement and monitor a work schedule for drivers, to ensure optimal use of driver time, varying driver schedules/shifts based upon demand.

●       Monitor and control vehicle trip sheets and perform regular checks on these documents to ensure there are no irregularities or disparities in fuel consumption.

●       Coordinate the dispatching of vehicles in a timely manner and notifying drivers of any change in security situation and coordinate the dispatching of vehicles for international staff movements before and after work hours.

Ensure effective fleet management focusing on achievement of the following results:

●       Responsible for monitoring and tracking UNMAS vehicle usage in coordination with Security Department, maintain and upgrade the UNMAS tracker system and monitor statistical outcomes;

●       Manages the maintenance of the white vehicle fleet at multiple workshops in separate locations;

●       Ensures that standard quality control procedures are followed in transport maintenance workshops;

●       Monitors the overall performance of fleet maintenance, taking into consideration the requirements of vehicle types, based on the years of use and technical performance of each make/model;

●       Establishes and maintains a central electronic records and filling of all fleet including; inspections; maintenance; repair; accidents reports; fuel consumption; insurance; UNMAS fleet registration done in compliance with the host country rules and regulations;

●       Manage and supervise Fleet management assistant and Drivers in their duties and responsibilities and work.

●       Ensures that bi-annual physical inventory of non-expendable transport assets is conducted in accordance with the established procedures and deadlines.

●       Ensures that vehicle write-off cases are processed in accordance with the established procedures and deadlines.

a)      Education

●       A first Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of two years of relevant experience; OR

●       High School (Secondary or equivalent) with six years of relevant experience is required.

b)     Experience

●       Relevant experience is defined as experience in transport operations, fleet coordination, fleet management, vehicle maintenance or related field.

●       Within relevant experience, a minimum of one-year experience in motor vehicle transport operations is required;

●       Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation is required;

●       Experience in Vehicle assets management is required;

●       Computer literacy is required.

c)      Language

●       Fluency in English (spoken, reading and written) is required.

d)     A valid driver’s license is required.

1. Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA)
2. Contract level: IICA-1 
3. Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.