CANADEM is seeking seasoned Education in Emergencies professionals with previous relevant experience for its Education in Emergencies Roster. CANADEM is a Canadian based NGO that works with various UN agencies through the standby partnership programme. We regularly deploy candidates in various areas of expertise all around the globe. Registration with CANADEM is always free. We are looking to expand our pool of experts for potential/upcoming opportunities with different UN agencies’ field offices. Most positions are for 3 to 6 month deployments.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in the field of education. International experience in complex emergencies strongly preferred. Experience in cluster coordination in a major emergency response is highly desirable.
- Master’s or advanced degree in education, social sciences, international development, humanitarian response or a related field.
- Technical experience and knowledge in education in emergencies response, including impact of public health emergencies on the education system, monitoring and evaluation, supply management and partnership coordination.
- Resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to prioritise large amounts of work while under pressure in a complex environment.
- Experience in a humanitarian context within the UN common system or other comparable international organization is desirable.
- Strong communication, collaboration, teamwork, interpersonal, and cultural competency skills.
Languages: Fluency in English (verbal and written) required. Fluency/working knowledge of French, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Ukrainian, and/or Russian is desirable.
CANADEM and its partners have a no-tolerance policy for inaction to prevent, respond to and follow up on alleged cases of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH). For this reason, we adhere to all policies, procedures and training of the United Nations on The Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH). CANADEM mandates all deployees successfully complete the PSEA online course. This e-learning course is composed of a set of lessons designed to raise awareness about SEAH, become familiar with a range of measures to combat SEAH, understand the impact on victims and the consequences for UN Personnel who commit Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment.
How to apply
If you have the above-mentioned skills, please register with CANADEM. Registration is available on our website at https://www.canadem.ca/register-with-canadem. After registering, please apply here.