• African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD), is a
non-political, non-religious and non-profit making African
Non-governmental organization, established in 2006 with it's Head
Office in Kampala, Uganda.
Our Vision
• To see Africa that is free from poverty, internal displacement and
refugees; a continent whose people are enjoying human dignity, gender
equality, peace and democracy; a region that is capable of protecting
the environment that nature had endowed to it and whose leaders are
accountable to and working for their people.
Our Mission
• To inspire and involve concerned citizens of the international
communities and African professionals in relief and development
programs to make meaningful contributions towards the development of
Africa for the complete eradication of poverty; ensure the protection
and assist in seeking durable solution for IDP's and Refugees; promote
human dignity and equity and achieve peace, democracy and
environmental sustainability in Africa in particular and the world at
large. Our objectives • To improve the living conditions of refugees,
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and host communities. • To make
use of synergy effects that result from combining the respective aid
instruments and • To maximize effectiveness in significantly improving
the situation of refugees in African countries. • To promote
protection and seek durable solutions for refugees and IDPs in Africa
in partnership with key stakeholders as well as build capacity at
grass root level.
The Terms of Reference:
• Supervise, coach, support and lead all mechanical workshops in the
Equator region (DRC). • Organize an efficient and transparent spare
parts supply chain and management. • Set-up and organize the workshop
with staff clearly defined roles, responsibilities and objectives
according to workshop activity level. • Ensure that the standard
workshop and spare part management procedures and ensure it is
properly implemented in all levels. • Take appropriate actions to
improve workshop performance in accordance with expected results and
available means / Mobilize external support and expertise if required.
• Provide client and management a technical advice and solutions to
improve the performance of the workshop and contribute to the
achievement of goals. • Design activity organisational chart /
Introduce job description and objectives for workshop staff (clear
responsibilities). • Ensure that all assets, vehicles and
infrastructures are in good condition and secured • Keep up-dated the
workshop inventory list for all equipments and spare parts. Conduct
monthly inventory jointly with UNHCR Supply Officers. • Contribute
actively to the establishment of the operational budget. • Engage, per
delegation of the management, funds allocated to the workshop /
follow-up all local purchases related to workshop management •
Establish project reporting and information system to collect workshop
relevant and transparent information on time/ Make sure that workshop
& material management system is in place and utilized correctly •
Produce and submit to the management Workshop Monthly Monitoring
Report including relevant analysis. • Establish permanent working
relations / coordination with client logistic officer / other
managers. • Establish working relations / networking with other
workshop managers at regional level to facilitate exchanges of
experiences, synergies and integrated approaches. • Represent the
workshop activity / the organization toward client, local
administration or missions (under the cover of the Operation Manager).
• Ensure a transparent cost utilization and budget management for
funds allocated to the workshop. • Produce monthly monitoring reports
and contribute actively to the production of contractual narrative and
financial reports / other specific reports (Delay and quality of
information). • Being a representative of the project for all workshop
management aspects toward client, other partners, local administration
and missions • Implement and monitor workshop repair and maintenance
activities. • Organize an efficient and transparent spare parts supply
chain and management. • Plan service intervals for each vehicle are
adhered to and share the plan with UNHCR supply section and the
implementing partners for the proper execution and follow up. • Ensure
that maintenance is carried out timely, with due regard for the safety
of all concerned and the operations expected by the client. • Ensure
that all operating costs connected to the vehicles are correctly and
timely budgeted, accounted for and reported appropriately in
accordance with project guidelines. • Ensure, during repair service,
that a log book, updated every journey, is kept in each vehicle and
regularly scrutinised for accuracy and legibility. This includes
verifying if all service periods are reflected on the log book. •
Ensure that all workshop staff are provided with appropriate
protective clothing, and wear it when performing potentially their
tasks.
Essential Qualification and Experience
• At least 5 years/substantial experience working with a humanitarian/
development organisation in Africa as a head of mechanical workshop
for light vehicles, trucks, motor bikes and generators. • Proven deep
technical knowledge on the repair and maintenance of Heavy duty trucks
(especially Mercedes), Light vehicles, motor bikes, generators and
Know-how of UNHCR procurement procedure will be desirable • Fluent in
English and French is mandatory. • Know-how of utilisation of
Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) will be an advantage.
How to apply:
Send your CV and signed application letter to airdjobs@yahoo.com
