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Location: JamaicaNear Westmoreland, St. James, Trelawny, Hanover, and St. Elizabeth parishesProject HOPE is an international NGO of more than 900 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world's most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.Code of ConductIt is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.Program SummaryProject HOPE is providing humanitarian assistance to the hurricane Melissa affected population in Jamaica. The current response portfolio focuses on Health, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Protection, and WASH programming through Project HOPE programs and local partnerships.This role is offered as a consultancy position based in Jamaica for Local Nationals only. We are looking to fill 4 (four) positions. These consultants will be working in the western regions of Jamaica supporting operations near Westmoreland, St. James, Trelawny, Hanover, and St. Elizabeth parishes. This is six- month consultancy.ResponsibilitiesTransport authorized clients, staff, visitors, goods, messages, mail, etc.Collect and deliver goods, documents, and other items as directed.Pick up and drop off staff and officials from the designated areas as advised.Take care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.; perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean. and in good mechanical conditionRead and understand specific vehicle operating manual to ensure the safe and appropriate operations of the vehicle.Obey traffic rules and road signs, negotiate, liaise, and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate smooth running of vehicle. Any fines imposed for disobeying traffic rules will be paid by the driver.Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.Identify any apparent problems during field deliveries and report them to the appropriate personnelOther duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Not Applicable.Experience LevelMinimum of 5 years of driving experience, preferably with an international organization.Clean Valid Driver’s License, knowledge of local driving rules and regulationsDefensive Driving Certificate (Preferred)Personable and works well with people.Able to multi-task and maintain good records.Skill requirement/sSubscribe to the values of Project HOPEKnowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs. Knowledge of radio, email, telephone, and other applications.Trustworthy, high sense of responsibility, alertness; physical fitness on duty, emotional stability, neat and courteous.Good knowledge of areas and the current conditions of roads and highways.Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.Ability to fluently communicate in both verbal and written English.Physical Demands And Work EnvironmentConsultants should be able to work in an office setting, communicate effectively, and travel as needed. Assignments may include field or emergency deployments in austere or hardship environments. Typical office noise is minimal, and travel may involve air or other modes of transportation.Notice to applicants: Project HOPE does not conduct direct solicitation/recruitment via email. Project HOPE never asks job applicants for payment or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. Project HOPE will never send you a third-party check and ask you to cash it. If you have been recruited via email, please contact Compliance@projecthope.orgDue to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE.