Project Manager

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