CANADEM is seeking seasoned Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) professionals with previous relevant experience for its RRM 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 emergency management and operations, including proven experience in emergency response. Prior experience in multi-sector emergency program implementation and system strengthening in conflict settings is essential. Experience in implementing or coordinating Rapid Response Mechanisms (RRM) and in multi-stakeholder coordination, sector/cluster coordination, and facilitation is highly desirable.
- Specialized Training: Advanced training in emergency management and specific humanitarian response training.
- Proven ability to work in a complex and challenging environment, proactive with the capacity to federate actors around a common goal, and able to work in the field in hostile scenarios.
- 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 required, Fluent/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 before contacting us. Registration is available on our website at https://www.canadem.ca/register-with-canadem. After registering, please apply here.