UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) is a USA based international development agency that provides long-term technical assistance to developing countries. After the January 2010 earthquake, UMCOR intends to help rebuild Haiti focusing its activities in Tabarre, Croix des Bouquets and Port-au-Price in the program sectors of water and sanitation, shelter and livelihoods. It is implementing a three year integrated program that targets interventions across its core sectors on sustainable development programs, working in coordination with national and international agencies based on ongoing needs assessment in consultations with the communities.

UMCOR - Haiti is currently seeking a national Driver. They will be based at UMCOR Haiti’s Port au Prince office and the Guest House.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Driver supports the team with the highest integrity in daily transport and program support. This includes two central duty stations: Delmas and Pacot and the availability to work both evenings and weekends. This position requires knowledge of the roads and road regulations of Haiti, knowledge of safety procedures and basic vehicle maintenance, attention to detail, commitment and willingness to support the programming mission of UMCOR, punctuality, teamwork, initiative, and responsiveness.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

TRANSPORT IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS

• Drive the office’s vehicles by respecting the rules of security and the actual traffic law.
• Punctuality, accountability and reliability: Follow drivers schedule reporting to duty on time and returning from routine stops on time.
• Prepare incident reports in case of any accidents
• In-depth knowledge of major city routes of Port-au-Prince and around as well provinces
• Ensure that updated registration and insurance paper is available in the vehicle at all times
• Perform business deliveries as needed
• Record and maintain vehicle movement log sheet

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP

• Maintain basic vehicle care: notifying manager of needed oil, gas, tires etc.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical functions (verifying oil, water battery, brake, tire, etc) and inform supervisor of any mechanical problems and/or need for repairs.
• Maintain a daily log sheet of the vehicles (daily mileage, gas consummation etc)
• Ensure the interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle

Any other official duties as assigned by the Logistics Manager.

Certified drivers license and proven years of experience as a safe and reliable driver.
• Ability to monitor basic vehicle maintenance, such as oil and gas levels and ability to change a tire and perform other routine vehicle needs.
• Knowledge of basic road safety procedures.
• Must be willing to take initiative, work as a member of a team, adhere to the policies and procedures of UMCOR, and report to either duty station (Pacot or Delmas) as needed.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Previous experience with international organizations is preferred.
• Previous experience working with international staff as a part of a diverse team is preferred.
• Ability to understand and use basic English is preferred.

Starting salary will depend on skills and experience. UMCOR also offers benefits including medical and health insurance coverage

All CV must be backed up with a letter of intention, copies of certificates and at least three references