Chief of Unit, Transport

Leads the Transport Unit's fleet and asset-management services for United Nations-supported entities in Haiti. The role directs lifecycle planning, procurement support, resupply, budgets, compliance and staff performance, ensuring vehicles and equipment are available, safe, cost-effective and managed in line with UN operational requirements across field operations.

• Manage global assets and equipment support for United Nations-owned equipment serving UNSOH and BINUH
• Develop and manage the vehicle establishment, including acquisition, distribution, maintenance, utilisation and disposal of the fleet
• Implement asset acquisition, maintenance and lifecycle management plans that meet operational requirements
• Plan cost-effective asset and equipment resupply, including leasing, rental and outsourcing options
• Oversee inventory control, annual physical checks and the accuracy of equipment data in management information systems
• Manage the Unit budget, certifying-officer responsibilities and responses to audit observations
• Lead staff work planning, performance assessment, work allocation and training planning
• Oversee technical specifications, bid evaluations, supplier contracts and vendor performance

• Advanced university degree in mechanical or automotive engineering, supply chain management, logistics, transportation management or a related field
• First-level university degree with relevant professional training and certification in surface transport operations plus two additional years of surface-transport experience may be accepted
• At least seven years of progressively responsible ground transport and vehicle fleet management experience, including one year in an international environment
• At least three years in a supervisory role coordinating and managing a complex vehicle fleet in a UN entity or similar international organisation
• Experience in procurement, contract management and performance monitoring for large-scale vehicle or fleet-management contracts
• Valid driver's licence
• Training in planning, coordinating and controlling large vehicle fleet operations
• English at UN Level II across reading, writing, listening and speaking

• Experience sourcing, using and deploying Vehicle Tracking Systems
• Experience with data analysis and business intelligence reporting

• Fleet Management
• Asset Lifecycle Management
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Procurement
• Contract Management
• Budget Management
• Inventory Control
• Technical Evaluation
• Staff Supervision
• Transport Operations

• SAP
• Vehicle Tracking Systems
• Equipment-as-a-Service

• Open only to roster applicants already placed on pre-approved rosters for similar functions at the same level
• Selection is for advance planning pending formal approval of funding and staffing structures
• Appointment or renewal is subject to post or funds availability, budget approval or mandate extension