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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: 2025-05-16

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.
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
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