WHO Recruits Vehicle Maintenance Assistant

Duty Station:  Abuja, Nigeria

Organizational Office:  WHO Representative's Office, Nigeria

Duration:  1 Year, Special Service Agreement (SSA)

Role Summary:

The recruited National Vehicles Maintenance Assistant will provide vehicle maintenance support to the office.

Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer, and technical guidance of the Transport Officer, the incumbent performs the following duties:

• Direct supervision and organizing service and repair of all WHO vehicles within the assigned zones; Prepare Service Plan and Work Orders before delivering vehicles for service/repair;
• Provide quality control for the vehicles coming from service/repair; Regular checking of technical condition, documentation and drivers equipment in the vehicles; Record vehicles service history;
• Periodic inspection of the mechanics, quality of their work and related documentation; Prepare requests for spare parts; Responsible for delivering of spare parts to the states;
• Make spot checks and ensure that the drivers fill the various documents accurately at all times; Prepare electronic weekly/monthly vehicles maintenance reports, print and file the same reports for management use;
• Evaluate drivers technical skills and train them during on daily and weekly check up operations;
• Update transport management system software and submit monthly report
• Prepare reports for vehicle disposal according to country guideline
• Should be readily available to travel within Nigeria to execute responsibilities;
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualification:

• The successful candidate must have a University degree or equivalent in Auto Mechanical Engineering. Professional qualifications in Transport Management an added advantage.
• MUST posses a valid driving license; ability to drive 4WD vehicles.
• At least 10 years experience in auto mechanical engineering field.
• Experience in management responsibilities an added advantage.
• Experience in the UN System is an added advantage.

Knowledge And Skills:

• Must be proficient in the use of computer, particularly applications related to vehicle maintenance and fleet management.
• Ability to operate HF and VHF radio equipment.
• A proven report writing ability (cumpolsory).
• Ability to acquire sound knowledge of WHO rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different nationalities.

Application Closing Date:
29th August, 2012 

How To Apply:

Applications should be e-mailed to:  recruitment@ng.afro.who.int