The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is a United States based not-for-profit organization which is registered as a non-governmental organization (NGO). UMCOR has a long operational history in Haiti. Across all its programming (livelihoods; water, sanitation and hygiene; and shelter and reconstruction), UMCOR Haiti supports community engagement. This involves extensive community-based consultation and participation as well as close coordination among project partners including the Government of Haiti (GoH) and donor partners. The overarching objective of UMCOR Haiti’s efforts is to support the Government of Haiti (GoH) in implementing sustainable post-earthquake reconstruction and development. The UMCOR Haiti Strategy which covers the period 2013-2017 takes into account Haiti’s development challenges pre-earthquake yet focuses on reconstruction and projects adequate for reconstruction given the changes in context, content, and focus of the Government of Haiti’s (GoH) “Build Back Better” agenda.
The purpose of UMCOR Haiti’s Mission is to provide emergency response, early recovery and transitional development assistance in earthquake affected regions of Haiti.

The Procurement Assistant (PA) will be required to work 40 hours per week, with flexible of working hours during the week. The Procurement Assistant (PA) will Assist the Procurement Manager in implementing UMCOR’s short and long term program procurements of Haiti under guidance of the Procurement Manager

Review all purchase requests and stock requisitions before accepting them from requestors
- Date Stamp all requests received
-Review requests for completeness and accuracy
-Collect quotes as directed
-Prepare Bid comparison analysis from 500 to 9,999.99 USD
-Draft service contracts and renewals
-Check deliveries of all goods from vendors and submit to logistics for distribution or to requestor
-Maintain an organized archive of all procurement files
-Prepare weekly procurement work plan and transport plan
-Maintain updated approved and certified vendor lists
-Perform general duties such as maintaining files, data entry, replying to emails
-Schedule Meetings as requested
-Prepare biweekly procurement tracking sheet
-Perform other duties related field as assigned by supervisor

At least 2 years of technical studies
-Minimum of 1 year in a similar position
-Excellent organizational skills
-Ability to learn independently
-Language skill in French and English
-Be proficient in mathematical computations.
-Excellent attention to details
-Computer skills, proficient in word and Excel
-Possess a high level of integrity
-Be dynamic and have good interpersonal ability

Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously with a team of colleagues from varied culture

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