• Work closely with IUNV Vehicle Technician to carry out tasks related to maintenance of UNAMID vehicles;
• Collaborate with IUNV Vehicle Technician to assess current skills and capacity (of NUNV) and develop capacity development plan for the contract period including measurable results.
• Participate in periodic capacity development monitoring and evaluation sessions to assess progress in implementation of capacity development plan.
• Contribute to maintenance and repair UN owned vehicles in accordance with manufacturers and UN established standards.
• Ensure all relevant safety procedures have been followed when repairing and fitting replacement parts.
• Assist with and, over time, assume greater responsibility for vehicle inspections on UN owned vehicles, diagnose faults and identify the parts required to affect maintenance and/or repairs.
• As part of the Transport team, and in close cooperation with the IUNV Vehicle Technician, gain increased skills and knowledge with a view to master some or all of the following specialized systems: diagnostic and fault finding; quality control; road testing; vehicle recovery; accident damage assessment.
• Contribute to process of safely adapting vehicles to meet specific requirements. This may involve overhauling major assemblies, fabricating components and spare parts knowledge.
• Provide other support as required to maintain the fleet of over 3000 UN owned vehicles, trailers, engineering equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Carry out capacity needs assessment of appropriate national personnel to determine level of skills / knowledge and identify gaps in abilities and competencies that are required in their positions.
• Develop realistic capacity development strategy and plan including methods, milestones, resources, monitoring and evaluation plan, reporting format / schedule, and expected results / objectives.
• Implement capacity development program with appropriate national personnel per the established plan/program with regular feedback to target individuals and reports to supervisor.
• Carry out monitoring and evaluation of capacity development strategies measured against needs assessment. This to include assessment of practical skills and abilities that were gained and resulting improvements in output of the unit during the previous assessment period.   
• Perform other related duties defined by the direct supervisor.

• Education:  High school diploma or equivalent. Technical training in vehicle maintenance management or other related field and experience highly desired

• Experience: At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in a formal setting in the area of vehicle maintenance and safety with emphasis on 4WD vehicles such as those used in UNAMID.

• Language:  Excellent command of spoken and written English and fluency in Arabic.

Other Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team of international and national staff.
• Demonstrated ability or aptitude to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office suites – Word, Power-Point and Excel Spreadsheets.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 vehicles;
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic with ability to develop appropriate English language skills as required.
• Expressed interest and intent to develop technical capacity in the area of vehicle technology;
• Affinity with or interest  in volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development and the UN System;
• Sound security awareness

Competencies:

• Professionalism: broad and in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience in legal work, human rights work and advocacy ,management, report analysis, conflict management, peace building showing professional competence and mastery of subject matter ; demonstrate ability to apply good judgment and be accurate; ability to take initiative, ownership, and work independently under established procedures; willingness to accept wide responsibilities;
• Integrity: demonstrate the values of the UN in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority. 
• Communication: good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to draft clear and concise reports; good interpersonal skills;
• Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations;
• Planning and Organizing: ability to establish priorities and to plan and coordinate own work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
• Teamwork and Respect for Diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a cross-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods, to include possible travel within the Mission area; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within the Mission area as necessary;

Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN Core Values

National United Nations Volunteers Conditions of Service

National UN volunteers do not receive a salary for their services. Instead they are provided with a volunteer living allowance (VLA) that is intended to cover basic living expenses. In Sudan, the VLA is US$638 per month. This modest allowance enables the volunteer to live in basic, adequate and safe conditions thereby reflecting the volunteer spirit of the assignment.

The UNV contract will be issued initially to 30 June 2015 with possibility of 12-month extensions depending on mission requirement and performance of the volunteer. National UN volunteers are covered by health, life, and disability insurance. Other entitlements are provided per the National UN Volunteer Conditions of Service.