CANADEM | CANADEM is recruiting for its Humanitarian Nexus Professional Roster | Remote

CANADEM is seeking seasoned Humanitarian Nexus professionals with previous relevant experience for its Humanitarian Nexus professional 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

• Academic degree in development studies, social sciences, public policy, or other relevant fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility working with a variety of humanitarian, peacebuilding and development actors in developing recovery and peacebuilding plans or strategies, and humanitarian coordination including in crisis-affected contexts is required.
• Specific knowledge in the field of humanitarian assistance in complex situations, emergency preparedness, early recovery, capacity building, disaster prevention is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Humanitarian Response Plan cycle, the UN Cooperation Framework process and other UN or non-UN planning instruments would be an asset.
• Knowledge and/or experience in multi-stakeholder coordination and planning mechanisms (e.g., UNCT, HCT, UN Mission, Government planning, etc.) and of strategic planning theory and practice is desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of the complex relationship between humanitarian assistance and development issues, as well as peace and prevention.
• Experience as a UN Strategic Planner and/or UN coordination officer would be a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth studies and formulate clear and practical recommendations.
• Knowledge of UN rules, policies, procedures and practices, as well as the programming mechanisms of the United Nations and its partners, particularly in crisis and post-conflict situations, as well as a functional understanding of the international development architecture.