Fleet New Technology Adviser
Job type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
5 years
Location
Nairobi
Deadline
Oct 14
Job description & requirements
Purpose
- The Fleet New Technology Adviser guides fleet technical staff worldwide towards achieving a high level of maintenance and service standards, and is the know-how leader for ICRC delegations on new transportation technologies.
Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities
- Supports users by proposing technical solutions and providing the necessary training;
- Centralize all the technical requests and liaise with the delegations to solve the issues;
- Communicates with vehicle manufacturer`s technical hubs for technical support when required;
- Ensures that ICRC technicians have access to all specialized tools and manufacturer technical websites;
- Create technical notes or repair manuals related to technical issues and share them with different stakeholders;
- Liaise with the delegations using Renault trucks, proposes & organizes preventive/curative visits with the Renault Diagnostic Tool;
- Advises technicians on troubleshooting and repairing both complex electrical and mechanical problems;
- Provides the Fleet Management Unit at headquarters with the latest technical manuals needed in the field;
- Organizes/outsource Renault truck trainings &other manufacturer technical trainings upon request;
- Keep the Diagnostic tools inventory list up to date & make sure all the diagnostic tools are registered,in working condition & updated properly;
- Organize/Outsource trainings for mechanics on all the Diagnostic tools available and supervise their usage;
- Liaise and guide the delegations in the choice of purchase of diagnostics or specialized tools;
- Follows up on the latest technologies in relation to vehicle fleet needs worldwide;
- Proposes processes and structural changes related to vehicle service when required;
- Assume and organize implementing fleet environmental solutions and future vehicle innovations ( Hybrid/electric/solar).
Professional experience required
- Degree in Mechanical/Electrical or Automotive Engineering from a recognized university;
- Minimum 5 years experience as an Industrial vehicle mechatronic, Lifting equipment and boats experience is an asset;
- Previous working experience with international organizations is an asset;
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (Knowledge of French is an asset);
- Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point), with experience in asset management ERPs;
- Valid truck driving license mandatory with articulated motor vehicle stamp, forklift and/or boat certification is an asset;
- Strong negotiation and communication skills;
- High organizational and analytical skills;
- Strong team leadership skills and supervision experience is an asset;
- Able to develop and sustain a network of key contacts;
- Expected to travel regularly to various countries.
What we offer
- Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce;
- An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide;
- Training opportunities.
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