Job Title: Fuel Assistant (UN High School Diploma Jobs)
Organization: United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Fuel Unit
About US:
Following the signing of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in July 1999 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and five regional States (Angola, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe) in July 1999, the Security Council established the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) by its resolution 1279 of 30 November 1999, initially to plan for the observation of the ceasefire and disengagement of forces and maintain liaison with all parties to the Ceasefire Agreement. Later in a series of resolutions, the Council expanded the mandate of MONUC to the supervision of the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement and assigned multiple related additional tasks.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of Chief Fuel Unit through the Fuel Operations Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Keep accurate records of all receipts and issues of fuel products on a daily, weekly and monthly basis;
- Measure and report stock levels of all fuels in tanks and fuel trucks by tank dips and meter readings;
- Compile daily, weekly and monthly fuel balance sheets;
- Ensure safety procedures are followed in operating the fuel trucks/fuel point refuelling equipment;
- Ensure fuel is issued only to authorized personnel/equipment in accordance with mission regulations;
- Report all anomalies in fuel consumption to the supervisor immediately;
- Implement the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on fuel quality control procedures;
- Ensure daily testing of aviation fuels and ground fuels as per ASTM, API, IE and other international test methods;
- Keep computerized records of all quality control tests conducted in the mission;
- Prepare periodic reports on quality assurance issues;
- Refuel mission and other authorized aircrafts as per the order document;
- Monitor and report stock levels of aviation fuel from refuelled tank dips and meter readings;
- Placing orders to vendors and coordinate receipt/issue of Petroleum Oils and Lubricants (POL) from vendors to delivery points;
- Review and maintain all invoice and accounts records;
- Monitor Fuel Turnkey contract and process invoices whilst overseeing the fuel operation.
- Supervise collation and data entry of information into required databases;
- When working with national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training;
- Any other related duties as may be required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Technical/vocational diploma in Training in supply chain, fuel or chemistry is highly desirable
- At least three years of experience in the operation of field fuel installations and fuel handling procedures, including aviation fuel;
- Fuel contract administration;
- Maintenance/repair of fuel equipment, experience in petroleum supply chain operations required.
- Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
- Area(s) of expertise: Energy and environment, Product safety
- Age: 27 – 80 years
- Driving license: Yes Required
- Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required. French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Competencies and values
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Respect for diversity and gender
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Planning and organizing
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 22nd March 2023
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