Logistics Officer (Workshop Manager) - Fleet Maintenance

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) South Sudan operates a large fleet of light vehicles, trucks, generators and other mechanical assets to deliver humanitarian assistance. The Workshop Manager, based in the WFP Country Office in Juba, oversees workshop operations, preventive maintenance, technical inspections, repairs, spare parts management and fleet performance monitoring in line with Global Fleet guidance. The assignment lasts 11 months and is renewable depending on performance and budget availability.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure scheduled maintenance, repairs, overhauls and modifications keep vehicles roadworthy, and carry out technical diagnostics and root-cause analysis of recurring failures using VMRS codes.
• Control the issuance of spare parts, tyres, lubricants and consumables, forecast requirements and manage tyre maintenance and inventory of tools and equipment.
• Manage external maintenance providers and repair contractors, evaluating services and validating completed work and invoices.
• Support fleet cost efficiency, asset lifecycle management and maintenance budget planning, and monitor KPIs such as vehicle availability, turnaround time, downtime and maintenance costs.
• Maintain workshop records and vehicle history in the Fleet Management System, analyse reports and share findings with the Fleet Section.
• Supervise workshop staff, coach mechanics, monitor timekeeping and develop their technical capacity.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance, including safety inspections, PPE use and hazardous waste management.
• Occasionally travel to field offices and provide surge technical support during emergencies.

Required profile

• University degree in automotive, mechanical, transport, electrical engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in automotive or fleet maintenance or workshop management, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience managing mixed fleets (light vehicles, trucks, generators, heavy equipment), preferably in emergency or complex environments.
• Hands-on experience with preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and overhauls, and supervising technical workshop staff.
• Experience with computerised Fleet Management Systems; humanitarian, UN, NGO, military or large commercial fleet experience is highly desirable.
• Fluency (level C) in English.

Required skills

• Strong vehicle diagnostics and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance systems, fleet KPIs and reporting, and inventory and spare parts management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills, including coaching and performance management.

Applications are submitted only through the WFP online recruiting system with a CV and cover letter; additional documents may be requested later. The position is intended to build a roster for possible future consultancy assignments in South Sudan.