Job Description

Plan International Sierra Leone

Job Announcement (1 Position for nationals only) 

16-02-2022 Motorcycle Mechanic

Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

We are currently seeking to recruit:

Title:                Motorcycle Mechanic

Grade: B

Location:         Country Office with travel to the PUs

Reports to:      Logistics Coordinator

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The Logistics Unit is currently seeking an experienced and talented Motorcycle Mechanic to join the dynamic team. In this position, the Motorcycle Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining and repairing all project motorcycles in all Plan International Sierra Leone operational locations. Her/his duties will include monitoring inventory of spare parts, inspecting, and assembling/maintaining/repairing of motorcycles

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

To succeed in this role, the Motorcycle Mechanic should be physically and mentally fit and have a solid knowledge of basic mechanic’s tools, service, and diagnostic equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, with excellent communication and customer service skills.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conduct regular maintenance on machinery, systems, and automotive vehicles/motorbikes.
• Meet with clients/users assigned with motorbikes to understand their concerns better and identify the
• issue.
• Assemble mechanical components according to specifications.
• Examine motorcycles and oversee diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems.
• Design a plan of action for all maintenance tasks and upgrades.
• Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
• Monitor inventory and order new parts when necessary.
• Offer consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures to machine and motorcycle users.
• Perform motorcycle assessments and alert clients/users on issues that will prohibit their vehicles from passing inspection.
• Determine the riding skills of new motorcycle users before motorcycle is assigned to them

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal 

• Admin and Logistics team
• Plan International Sierra Leone staff

External

• Motorcycle Mechanic Spare part dealers

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential: 

Qualification and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Certification from a vocational school or trade school is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle diagnostic equipment and mechanical systems.
• Strong attention to detail with an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Travel to Programme units when required to ensure operations of motorbikes are adequate and fit for purpose.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

• The post holder has no contact or very low frequency of interaction with children.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Ensure staff understand Plan International’s commitment to driving a feminist agenda within the organization, and the ambition for gender equality and gender transformative leadership is embedded in our value-based leadership framework.

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES 

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Applications: 

Last date for submission of Application (CV and cover letter) is: 1^st March 2022 by 5:00 pm

Your application should include:
·         A cover letter
·         A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current of 

           most recent supervisor Send applications to the below link:

 Sierra-Leone.Recruitment@plan-international.org

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People’s Policy.

Plan International follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

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