UNITAMS will only accept properly completed and signed Personal History Form (P.11) received before closing date. Please submit your application on the attached P.11 ONLY.  Other UN P.11 formats, incomplete P.11, CV and Resume will not be accepted, nor will late submissions after closing date.

The selected candidate will be expected to deploy in time to commence work as soon as possible.

Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected, subject to clearance of employment reference checks, security and medical.  The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.

This position is locally recruited open for Sudanese nationals only.

UNITAMS will not provide accommodation to locally recruited staff.

UNITAMS is equal employer for men and women. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The position is located in the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS).  The position is based in Khartoum and is located in the Office of the Chief of Unit/Section, Transport. The incumbent will report to the Chief Surface Transport Services.

Responsibilities:

Within the delegated authority, the Transport Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Issues vehicles in accordance with vehicles establishment committee (VEC) decisions and CTO (Chief of Transport) guidance.
• Ensures that vehicle/asset related databases are updated.
• Enters data, updates and verifies all information and records of UN-owned transport assets in the Field Assets
• Control System (FACS), Business Objects (BO), Galileo.
•  Raises discrepancy and defect reports for incoming assets that are not in accordance with specifications outlined in Purchase Order(s).
• Conducts random and scheduled physical verification checks.
• Maintains complete records and documents of all related transactions and entries.
• Assists in processing write-off request for vehicles and equipment.
• Generates complete and up-to-date inventory reports.
• Generates correspondence and relevant status reports/technical reports as required.
• Ensures the inventory control and physical annual checks of vehicles and equipment.
• Ensures the constant availability of vehicles for temporary assignment in support of one-off and emergency tasks as directed by a Chief of Unit/Section, Transport
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Valid driving license and certificate of safe driving record is required. 

Work Experience:

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in transport operations management. Experience managing fleet of vehicles is required.

Experience in other UN Missions or AFPs desirable.

​Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is required.

CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing other’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own positions; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Assessment:

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a written assessment followed by a competency-based interview.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Applicants must accurately complete, update, sign, and date the attached United Nations Personal History form (P.11 ONLY and forward the duly completed signed P.11 by e-mail to:unitamsrecruitment@un.org
• Applicants should COPY UNITAMS-JO-KHARTOUM-2021-29 – Transport Assistant in the SUBJECT line of the email when submitting their signed P.11 form. UNITAMS will not consider any applications which are not received directly in the VA mailbox. Other UN P.11 formats and incomplete P.11 will not be accepted.
• Please note that any information provided on the P.11 form will be considered binding.
• The selected candidates will be subject to a reference checks to verify the accuracy of the information provided in the P.11 form.
• Only applicants who are short-listed will receive an acknowledgement within two weeks from the deadline indicated on the VA.

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

 Download UNITAMS P11 Supplementary Sheet