About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Logistics Assistant (Heavy Truck Convoy Leader) at grade G5 based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Working within the Supply Chain unit, the incumbent will organize, plan, and supervise heavy truck convoys transporting food and non-food items across various locations in the Republic of Haiti, ensuring adherence to WFP normative procedures and guidelines. This is a 12-month renewable fixed-term contract offering an attractive compensation package within a diverse and multicultural humanitarian environment.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package
- Participation in a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
- Opportunities for personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship programs
- Exposure to internal mobility and career paths across WFP country, regional, and global offices
Who can apply?
- Open exclusively to nationals of Haiti
- Secondary school education with a specialization in automotive mechanics or heavy machinery operation
- At least 5 years of professional experience in heavy fleet transport
- Demonstrated skills in planning, preparing, organizing, and leading heavy truck convoys
- Ability to perform roadside emergency troubleshooting for heavy trucks
- Very strong knowledge of the road network in Haiti
- Fluency in French and Haitian Creole (spoken, read, written)
- Good knowledge of English and Spanish is considered an asset
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline: 25 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT-05:00 Eastern Time (Port-au-Prince)
How to apply
- Access the official online recruitment system via the job link
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
- Submit your application online before the deadline
Additional information
- This position is a re-advertisement to broaden the candidate pool; candidates who have already applied remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
- The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees.
- For technical issues during application submission, contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates with extensive hands-on experience in heavy fleet management, convoy leadership, and roadside truck troubleshooting in challenging terrain.
- Haitian nationals possessing deep, practical familiarity with the local road network across the Republic of Haiti.
- Professionals seeking a stable 12-month renewable fixed-term contract within a prominent international humanitarian agency.
- Bilingual candidates fluent in French and Haitian Creole who also possess working knowledge of English or Spanish.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract with renewal subject to organizational needs and performance.
- Eligibility is strictly restricted to nationals of Haiti.
- The position involves high-responsibility duties including security decision-making and emergency response during active transport convoys.
- Candidates must ensure their online Workday profile is fully updated and complete prior to submission.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position offers a strong opportunity for experienced logistics and transport professionals in Haiti to apply their tactical driving, mechanics, and convoy management skills within a major international humanitarian organization. It provides stable employment, professional development within the UN system, and a chance to directly contribute to vital food assistance distribution networks.
Our take
Experienced heavy fleet transport professionals and mechanics who hold Haitian nationality and have robust knowledge of local routes should seriously consider applying before the October deadline. The role is less suitable for candidates without extensive heavy vehicle management experience or those seeking permanent international relocation outside of Haiti.
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