Overview
TRANSPORT ASSISTANT, G6 role at ReliefWeb. Posted 4 Sep 2025. Closing date: 3 Oct 2025.
Organization: United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC), Brindisi, Italy. The Transport Assistant reports to the Logistics Officer/3R Project Manager.
Responsibilities
* Monitors the maintenance and repair of UN-owned vehicle fleet and associated assets and equipment returned to UNGSC for refurbishment.
* Assists with the administration of contracts between the UN and contractors for maintenance and repairs on UN-owned vehicles and assets returned to UNGSC for refurbishment.
* Conducts physical inspections and spot checks to ensure inventory accuracy and detect damage and losses.
* Compiles periodic reports and documentation regarding fleet status and deployment.
* Supervises the correct performance of technical inspections on motor, heavy duty and engineering equipment and prepares relevant tables and reports as necessary.
* Determines generic technical specifications for motor, heavy duty and engineering equipment; estimates quantities for requisitions for spare parts, tools, and related equipment/accessories.
* Assists with data collection and analysis and with preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
* Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
* Performs a variety of ad-hoc tasks as required by the supervisor.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance, contract administration, physical inspections and inventory verification, and formulation of technical specifications for motor and engineering equipment. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Persistent under pressure; analytical and data interpretation skills for decision-making. Commitment to gender perspectives and equal participation of women and men.
PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals aligned with strategies; prioritizes activities; allocates time and resources; foresees risks and contingencies; uses time efficiently.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively, values others’ ideas, learns from others, supports group decisions, shares credit, and accepts joint responsibility for team outcomes.
Education
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Job-Specific Qualifications
Valid driving license type B is required. Valid driving license type C is required. Valid driving license type CE, D or DE is desirable. Forklift 15 tons driving certificate is desirable.
Work Experience
At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in motor, heavy duty and engineering equipment or transport operations related area is required. Experience supervising or managing a motor, heavy duty and engineering equipment workshop or equivalent is desirable. Experience in procurement process, contract management or transport planning is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Minimum language levels: English UN Level II reading, writing, listening, speaking.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates includes a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year with possibility of extension, subject to funds. Appointment is fixed-term and may be extended or terminated based on mandate and funding availability. Local recruitment rules apply; applicants must be authorized to work in the duty station. The United Nations Secretariat strives for 50/50 gender balance and geographic diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
United Nations Considerations
Details regarding integrity, misconduct, mobility, and recruitment policies are provided in this section. No fee is charged at any stage of the recruitment process. No bank account information should be provided.
How to apply
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Job Details
* Country: Italy
* City: Brindisi
* Type: Job
* Career category: Logistics/Procurement
* Years of experience: 5-9 years
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