Vehicle Technician – Electrical/ Electronic Repairs and Diagnostic Tools

• Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
• Location: Uganda
• Grade: Mid level - UN International Specialist Volunteers
• Occupational Groups:
  • Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
  • Transport and Distribution
  • Mechanics and Electronics (Engineering)

 Mission and objectives

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.

The UN Volunteer/ Electrical/ Electronic Repairs and Diagnostic Tools will be responsible for the following duties:

• Maintenance and repair of the electrical/ electronic systems of Mission's UNOE fleet.

• Use workshop diagnostic tools, such as onboard diagnostics scanners (OBD) plug-and-play devices, multimeters, and testers, to conduct regular diagnostic tests and detect vehicle malfunctions and breakdowns.

• Provide advice, technical support, and expertise to technicians on the vehicle's electrical and electronic systems, and assist the team in performing specific repairs.

• Participates in the acquisition of new diagnostic tools and the software programming and upgrades for the diagnostic tools in use, including the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and OBD.

• Identify the correct spare parts to facilitate service, maintenance, and repairs of the electrical and electronic systems of the vehicles in the field office. Monitors spare parts usage reports, service orders, and other relevant documents.

• Provide training activities to enhance the capacity of national staff members and familiarize staff with the use of the diagnostic tools.

• Guide the workshop staff on the proper use of universal and special service tools (SSTs).

• Prepare vehicle write-off documentation and ensure that established procedures and deadlines are followed to process cases.

• Develop reports to document workshop performance (including personnel matters), vehicle warranties, vendor support, and other workshop-related activities.

• Implement and monitor work safety procedures and the safe operation of workshop equipment.

• Performs any other task as directed by the Motor Transport Officer/ Workshop supervisor.

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