Vehicle Carlog Technician/Electrical/Electronic Repairs

MONUSCO/MONUC was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). SCR 2277 (2016) requests MONUSCO to support efforts of the Government of DRC towards the protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and of violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions; and to support Stabilization through the establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions, including security and judicial institutions. The project aims at a better understanding of the most serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law in DRC and supports the leadership of the Mission through informed policy and decision making on future vetting of security forces through risk assessment and mitigation, joint planning for MONUSCO operations, as well as advocacy efforts.

Assignment is non-family (GOMA)

Until June 2025, with possible 12-months possible extension

The UN Volunteer Vehicle Carlog Technician / Electrical/ Electronic Repairs has the following tasks:

Under the direction of the Transport Assistant/ Officer in Goma Workshop, CarLog Unit the Vehicle Carlog Technician will be responsible for carrying out scheduled and unscheduled services and repairs on standard civilian pattern commercial vehicles in accordance with vehicle manufacture standards and ensures that all relevant safety procedures have been followed when repairing and fitting replacement spare parts.
To this end the incumbent shall perform the following duties:

- Services and repairs vehicles in accordance with vehicle manufacturer’ standards and schedules; Installing and configuring Car Log/Vehicle electronic management system hardware and software components and ensure Speed, RPM, Memory Space, data downloading to RF -- ----

- Receiving Station are always recorded and always functioning.

- Perform trouble shooting, repairing, maintenance, replacing damaged CarLog/Vehicle electronic management system hardware/devices and carry-out manual “CarLog data” downloading whenever required and ensure downloaded data must not be edited or modified. Monitor vehicle utilization through Carlog/Vehicle electronic management system reports such as Speed, Idling, Liberty, and fleet/driver activities to ensure proper control and monitoring of use of UNOE.

- Produce accurate and reliable daily, weekly and monthly Carlog Speed, Idling, Liberty reports and provide requested CarLog reports for Board of inquiry, security Section and Military police to facilitate their investigation on road traffic accidents.

- Ensure the online centralized Car Log “World Fleet Log” or (WFL) Web application and Car Log Receiving Stations mission wide are always functioning and updated with Driver’s and Vehicle’s information.

- Ensure electrical safety standards are always met and ensure works performed on each vehicle/equipment installation, configuration and programming for Carlog//Vehicle electronic management system are accurately and properly carried out based on the vehicle’s manufacturer and UN requirements.

- Maintain a key cabinet with the individual Carlog/Vehicle electronic management system “by-pass keys” with a logbook for key movement and record of vehicle(s) by-passed indicating driver name, vehicle number, date by-passed, date activated, justification for by-pass.

- Diagnosing and repairing electronic components in vehicles including the battery, ignition, electronic fuel injection, anti-lock braking, cruise control, fixtures and general wiring, alarms, immobilizers and tracking devices, power windows, mirrors and power seats, tow bar and air conditioning.

- Coordinate with other filed offices and ensure their CarLog//Vehicle electronic management system is always operational and provide required training, guidance to regional transport section personnel, particularly the new arrivals on Car Log/Vehicle electronic management system technical matter.

- Ensure Service Order (hard copy) is properly filed-up with all the details required, parts issued and ensure that all replacement spare parts, tools etc. required for each maintenance/repair job is correctly documented in UMOJA and ensure that all workshop staff time is correctly logged against each Service order.

- Performs any other tasks as required.