Back CANADEM is recruiting for its Site Planning and Technical Advisor roster

CANADEM is seeking seasoned professionals with previous relevant experience for its Site Planning Technical Advisor (ENGLISH speaking) 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 2 to 6 month deployments.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Professional qualifications in social or shelter-related sciences preferred (e.g. architecture, urban planning) or:
• Significant experience in physical planning and site selection
• At least seven year's combined field and headquarters experience in humanitarian operations (e.g. UN agencies, INGOs, IOs, Donors, IFRC or ICRC).
• Excellent experience in capacity building, site planning and training
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and information management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of current humanitarian issues.
• Knowledge of shelter-related technical guidelines and standards.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an asset