Position: Mechanic,
Report to: Garage Manager,
Place of work: Tchivanga, South Kivu DRC,
Country/sector program: WCS DRC Program,
Start date: June 1, 2024,
Position type: Full-time,
Deadline for submission of applications: May 8, 2024.
History of the organization
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a private, nonprofit, tax-exempt U.S. organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife by understanding critical issues, developing science-based solutions, and taking conservation measures that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, a presence in more than 60 countries and experience that has created more than 150 protected areas around the world, WCS has accumulated the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships needed to ensure wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. In collaboration with local communities and organizations, this knowledge is applied to solve management problems for species, habitats and ecosystems that are essential to improving livelihoods that depend on the direct use of natural resources.
Position Summary:
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is looking for a Mechanic who will be Under the supervision of the garage manager, the mechanic is a maintenance agent for PNKB motor vehicles and motorcycles. As such, he is responsible for the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of the machines made available to him in the garage or at any location designated to him by his line manager.
He ensures the proper use of the tools and service equipment made available to him to facilitate the tasks assigned to him as part of his work.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Perform maintenance and inspection on the designated vehicle and/or motorcycle;
- Analyze and diagnose problems with components without being limited to them;
- Be responsible for the proper repair of vehicles (auto – motorcycle) while respecting the standards established by RFO logistics;
- Established exit vouchers for parts
- Perform all other tasks related to the proper operation of the garage;
- Report the condition of each vehicle and inform the supervisor.
Qualifications and experience:
- Baccalaureate or Brevet in automobile mechanics;
- 5 years of experience as a mechanic with a specialty in “Toyota land cruiser”;
- Good driving skills with valid license;
- Good physical strength (being able to lift weights alone);
- Basic knowledge of elementary computer science;
- Be reliable and responsible.
- Work autonomy with obtaining results.
Technical skills and competencies:
- Demonstrate good team spirit, trust and a sense of responsibility
- Have a sense of organization, responsiveness, rigor and adaptation.
- Have a strong ability to resist work stress.
- Have the ability to communicate effectively with team members
How to apply
Application process:
Interested and/or qualified people are asked to submit their applications ( CV and cover letter in a single PDF or Word file ) including the ONEM card to the following address: wcsdrcongorecruitment@wcs.org with the subject line of the email << Mechanic_PNKB >> no later than May 8, 2024.
NB: Failure to comply with the submission instructions will result in the rejection of the application file.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce: qualified women and people of all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and we are looking for future team members who share this same value.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.