JOB DESCRIPTION: PROJECT
MANAGER
Project: Provision of
Third-Party Contract for Repair, Maintenance and Fleet Management Services
Duty Station: Somalia, with
coordination across designated operational sectors and support locations
1. Job Purpose
To provide overall leadership,
coordination and accountability for the delivery of repair, maintenance and
fleet management services. The Project Manager will oversee technical
operations, workshop performance, fleet readiness, personnel and resource
coordination, and service delivery in accordance with contractual obligations
and applicable technical standards.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Project Leadership and
Service Delivery
- Serve
as the primary point of accountability for service delivery under the
contract. - Lead
and coordinate the implementation of repair, maintenance, overhaul,
upgrade and fleet management activities. - Coordinate
operational activities across workshops, sectors and deployment locations. - Ensure
operational priorities support vehicle and equipment availability and
readiness.
B. Maintenance and Workshop
Operations
- Oversee
maintenance, repair, recovery and technical support activities for
vehicles, heavy equipment and specialist systems. - Ensure
preventive maintenance schedules and corrective maintenance activities are
coordinated and implemented. - Monitor
maintenance workflows and operational performance to minimize equipment
downtime. - Provide
technical leadership and support for complex maintenance and repair
issues.
C. Fleet Readiness and Asset
Availability
- Oversee
fleet readiness, equipment availability and the coordination of resources
across operational locations. - Coordinate
with the Fleet Manager and Maintenance Operations Manager to support
effective equipment deployment and utilization. - Monitor
operational issues affecting fleet availability and facilitate timely
corrective action. - Support
vehicle and equipment recovery arrangements where required.
D. Spare Parts and Logistics
Coordination
- Oversee
coordination of spare-parts forecasting, availability and logistics
support for maintenance operations. - Coordinate
with procurement, warehouse and technical teams to ensure required
materials and parts are available. - Support
supplier and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) engagement for
technical support and maintenance requirements. - Promote
effective management of maintenance resources and supply chains.
E. Personnel and Resource
Management
- Coordinate
technical and operational teams to ensure effective service delivery. - Oversee
personnel readiness and resource allocation in support of maintenance and
fleet operations. - Promote
collaboration between maintenance, planning, logistics and other
operational functions. - Address
resource constraints and operational challenges that could affect service
delivery.
F. Performance Monitoring and
Reporting
- Monitor
operational performance, fleet availability, maintenance progress and
service delivery. - Coordinate
with relevant managers to obtain accurate operational information and
resolve performance issues. - Maintain
oversight of operational risks and issues affecting delivery of the
contract. - Provide
appropriate progress and operational reports to company management and the
client in accordance with contractual reporting requirements.
G. Quality, Compliance and
Continuous Improvement
- Ensure
maintenance and technical activities adhere to applicable UN technical
standards and contract requirements. - Oversee
compliance with established operational procedures and maintenance
practices. - Promote
improvements in workflows, technical support, equipment readiness and
operational efficiency. - Coordinate
technical decision-making and inspection activities to support reliable
and high-quality service delivery.
H. Client and Stakeholder
Coordination
- Maintain
effective coordination with representatives and relevant operational
stakeholders. - Facilitate
resolution of service delivery issues and technical or logistical
constraints. - Coordinate
supplier, OEM and internal departmental engagement where necessary to
maintain service continuity.
3. Qualifications and
Experience
- Bachelor
of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. - Bachelor
of Computer Engineering. - Twenty
(20) years of total and relevant experience. - Extensive
experience in fleet maintenance, workshop operations, armored vehicle
systems and technical operations. - Experience
leading maintenance, repair, recovery, overhaul and upgrade programmes. - Experience
coordinating spare-parts forecasting, logistics, personnel readiness and
asset availability across multiple locations. - Experience
in a United Nations mission environment.
4. Key Working Relationships
- Internal:
Contracts Manager, Maintenance Operations Manager, Fleet Manager, Workshop
Manager, Project Planning Officer, Sector Coordinators, warehouse and
logistics personnel. - External:
Suppliers, OEM representatives and other service providers, as required.
How to Apply: Interested
and qualified candidates should submit their CV via email to: rmbugua@raints.com