Transport Assistant – Fleet Management Devices (Carlog)

About the role

The Transport Assistant works in the Transport Section of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Juba, reporting to the Fleet Management Transport Officer. The post covers the installation, configuration and set-up of passive fleet management devices (Carlog) on multiple vehicle variants, and includes data management, inventory control and support for field staff.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee the installation, set-up and configuration of Carlog devices on selected vehicles, developing installation schedules that meet project milestones.
• Install devices physically across vehicle types in line with technical and safety standards, supervise Carlog Unit Technicians and allocate tasks.
• Test devices functionally and check quality assurance, then maintain and manage vehicle, equipment, driver and odometer records in the database, correcting incomplete or inconsistent entries.
• Monitor fleet tracking system performance, prepare periodic progress, technical and performance reports, and manage the Carlog parts inventory (ordering, receiving, issuing parts, service orders in the ERP system).
• Assign driver access codes, liaise with SIM card providers on connectivity and SIM replacements, and maintain fleet management records.
• Support capacity building through training and coaching of field staff away from headquarters, and manage the technicians' leave plan.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid national driving licence (to be attached in the application).
• At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in logistics, transport operations or a related field, including at least 5 years in fleet management with Carlog installation and configuration.
• Experience in an international or NGO organisation is desirable.
• English at UN Level II reading, writing, listening and speaking; French is the other working language of the Secretariat.

Required skills

• Relevant training in automotive engineering or equipment is desirable.
• Professionalism, clear communication and teamwork.