Abu KaiKai
Freetown
Summary
Leads transport and fleet teams to strengthen driver performance, improve serviceability, and support business priorities. Develops staff training, career plans, and clear work allocation to raise productivity and standards. Advises senior management on vehicle disposal, replacement planning, and budget needs to support informed decisions. Directs fleet and transport operations to ensure vehicles, people, and budgets support organisational needs. Implements maintenance planning, route coordination, and performance review processes to control costs and reduce disruption. Builds capable teams through training, supervision, and clear operational standards that support safe and reliable transport services.
Overview
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1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Operations Manager
United Nations Mission in South Sudan
Juba
09.2014 - 02.2026
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of drivers, Dispatchers, Dispatch Supervisor to obtain maximum productivity. Implement staff career development and training plans.
- Prepared detailed reports on fleet operations and management activities, providing actionable recommendations for fleet effectiveness and future requirements.
- Contributed to development of transport policies for short, medium, and long-term strategies, aligning with organisational goals.
- Duties: Acts as the line manager of Transport Operations Unit. Advise the Chief Transport Officer on the serviceability of vehicular equipment in use and on the disposal of the unserviceable or beyond economical repair.
- Liaised with Regional Motor Transport Officers, Chiefs of Sections, and Administrative Units to assess and confirm transport priorities and requirements.
- Contribute to the preparation of annual budget in relation to replacement of vehicle and fuel requirements.
Transport Operations Manager
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
Kabul
02.2004 - 08.2014
- Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Chief Transport Officer, I performed the following duties: the list is not exhaustive. I handled the collective transportation requirements within the Afghanistan Mission and provide vehicular support to ad-hoc or special tasks as visiting delegates or duties outside normal working hours.
- Identified transportation requirements and coordinated transport services for staff, including route planning, service timetabling, and traffic surveys, ensuring prioritisation aligned with operational needs.
- Monitor vehicle use through the Vehicle Trip-Tickets and the Electronic Fleet Monitoring System, Reviewed vehicle usage records to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
- Organised driver workshops to enhance knowledge and skills, aiming to improve driving standards and techniques, reduce running costs, and minimise accidents.
- Develop and support an active road accident prevention program. Conduct practical and written driving tests to ensure that successful candidates are capable of safely driving the mission vehicle for which they are licensed in accordance with all road traffic, rules and regulations, both local and UN, applicable in Afghanistan.
- Created transport schedules and mission plans to ensure operations were conducted safely, effectively, and cost-efficiently.
- Acts as the line manager of Transport Operations Unit and evaluate employee performance, allocate appropriate work assignments, and implement staff career development and training plans.
Vehicle Fleet Manager
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Freetown
08.2001 - 01.2004
- Assisted with a range of administrative responsibilities as directed by Senior Administrative Officer. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Administrative Officer, I performed the following duties: the list is not exhaustive:
- Supervise vehicle maintenance workshop and mechanics. Planned and implemented a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for vehicles to avoid major breakdowns leading to interrupted Program activities.
- Controlled issuance of vehicle spare parts and accessories. Advised management on serviceability of vehicular equipment and disposal of unserviceable assets.
- Procured and supplied necessary spare parts and vehicle accessories to various offices across the country. spare parts and vehicle accessories to Head, Sub and Field Offices throughout the country and keep documentation to full audit trail standards.
- Compile monthly vehicle mileage statistics, prepare vehicle mileage report and fuel consumption. Maintains up-to-date inventory records on the UNHCR vehicle fleet in MIMS (Motor Inventory Management System) including vehicles on loan to Program Implementing Partners.
- Organise and check fuel supply to Head Office, Sub and Field Offices. Provide advice to management in negotiating contracts for goods and services.
- Plan, organise and keep stores providing prompt stock report and ensure proper restocking. Assist in the preparation of technical reports, statistics and other documents needed for transport vehicle review.
- Compiled comprehensive data on vehicle operations and maintenance activities for periodic and annual reports, providing recommendations for fleet effectiveness, efficiency, and future requirements.
- Undertook technical field missions and advised on the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of transport resources for Field Offices.
- Planned and implemented an effective dispatch system to meet deadlines and schedules of passengers whilst ensuring the efficient use of vehicles.
- Organised biannual workshops to enhance knowledge of vehicle safety and operational procedures, improving understanding of safe driving, convoy procedures, traffic regulations, security awareness, breakdown recovery, and communication.
Transport Supervisor
PAE Government Services Ltd. (Logistics)
Freetown
06.1999 - 02.2001
- Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, I performed the following duties: the list is not exhaustive: As Transport Supervisor, I was responsible for the movement and usage of over 120 heavy-duty trucks (cargo trucks, cranes, tractor trailers and fuel tankers) and 66 light duty 4x4 utility vehicles.
- Developed transport and logistical plans for UN Peace Keeping Mission (UNAMSIL) and West African Peacekeeping Force (ECOMOG) to facilitate troop deployment, redeployment, rotation, repatriation, cargo movement, and administrative use.
- Oversaw a total workforce of over 181 personnel in the Transport Department.
- Coordinated operational plans to ensure achievement of transportation goals, priorities, and schedules communicated to management.
- Coordinated operational plans to ensure desired transportation aims, priorities, and schedules are communicated to management.
- Coordinates the interface between the logistics functions such as transportation, maintenance, and warehousing to ensure efficient, prompt, and cost-effective support to the troops.
- Successfully supported the Disarmament, Demobilizations and Reintegration Program in the transportation of ex-combatants from Reception Centers to Demobilization Camps.
- Troubleshoots problem areas in operations and recommend solutions to management.
- Compiled and submitted periodic and annual reports detailing transportation activity volumes and budget estimates.
- Contributed to operational planning to improve logistics support. and advice on matters relating to budgeting and monitoring of the provision of transportation resources.
- Coordinated convoy movements by connecting with Convoy Leaders via radio every thirty minutes from departure to destination.
Vehicle Dispatcher Supervisor
PAE Government Services Ltd (Logistics)
Freetown
07.1998 - 06.1999
- Supervised Dispatchers and coordinated daily vehicle dispatches, ensuring timely delivery of vehicles to ECOMOG for operational readiness.
- Implemented Driving Safety Programme to enhance safety awareness and developed preventive maintenance schedule for vehicle upkeep.
- Double-checked work orders to confirm all details matched client specifications.
- Confirmed drivers had proper instructions to perform duties safely.
- Assigned drivers to vehicles, matching to appropriate routes.
Education
Diploma - Sports Education
Hungarian University of Physical Education
Budapest, Hungary 03.1995 - 06.1995
High School Diploma - High School Courses
Islamic Secondary School
Kenema, Sierra Leone 09.1977 - 06.1983
Skills
- Fleet Management
- Led vehicle dispatch operations to optimise efficiency
- Optimised delivery routes for increased efficiency and reduced costs
- Managed logistics to ensure smooth supply chain processes
- Executed strategic budget planning to enhance cost efficiency
- Enhanced performance management strategies to optimise team productivity
- Conducted comprehensive staff training programmes
- Coordinated efficient fleet planning for operational excellence
- Implemented scheduled maintenance programmes to minimise equipment downtime
- Supervised driver performance and maintained adherence to safety protocols
Certification
Fleet Manager, Transport Operations Coordinator, Land Transportation – Managing Operations, United Nations Driving Test Officer Certification, Operational Logistical Support to UN Peacekeeping Mission (Intermediate Logistics Course - United Nations Institute of Training and Research), Defensive Driving Course, Defensive Driving Assessor Course, Road Safety Course, United Nations Competency Based Performance Management Course
REFERENCES
- Ashraf, Ouf, Chief Transport Officer, ouf@un.org, +211912177131, United Nations – UNMISS, South Sudan
- Arnold, Lutalala, Transport Officer, lutalala@un.org, +211912178746, United Nations – UNMISS, Juba, South Sudan
Timeline
Fleet Operations Manager
United Nations Mission in South Sudan
09.2014 - 02.2026
Transport Operations Manager
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
02.2004 - 08.2014
Vehicle Fleet Manager
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
08.2001 - 01.2004
Transport Supervisor
PAE Government Services Ltd. (Logistics)
06.1999 - 02.2001
Vehicle Dispatcher Supervisor
PAE Government Services Ltd (Logistics)
07.1998 - 06.1999
Diploma - Sports Education
Hungarian University of Physical Education
03.1995 - 06.1995
High School Diploma - High School Courses
Islamic Secondary School
09.1977 - 06.1983