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Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation 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’s 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 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Plan International Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit top-notch professional to fulfil the position of Motorcycle Mechanic based at the Country Office to deliver the tasks outlined below:

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.

To apply for this job, kindly click on “Apply” Your application should include:

• A cover letter
• A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent supervisor

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 Safeguarding Children and Young People 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.

Location:           Country Office / Freetown

Type of Role:     Motorcycle Mechanic 

Reports to:        Logistics Coordinator

Grade:                B

Closing Date:    1st March, 2022

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.