Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 31 May 2019
CANADEM is seeking seasoned professionals with previous relevant experience for its Disability Specialist (Portuguese 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 3 to 6 month deployments.
Key competences, technical background, and experience required
Advanced University degree in social science, humanitarian assistance, international development or related fields;
At least 10 years of work experience working on issues related to inclusion of persons with disabilities, with at least 3 years in emergencies;
Substantial experience working with humanitarian response mechanisms at the country level to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities;
Familiarity with international normative frameworks and recent developments relating to inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action;
Understanding of issues relating to children’s rights, especially the rights of children with disabilities, from the perspective of the social model of disability;
Fluency in Portuguese or Spanish.
How to apply:
If you have the above-mentioned skills, please register with CANADEM before contacting us. Registration is available on our website at www.CANADEM.ca/register. After registering, please send an email to pantiwa.naksomboon@canadem.ca with the Subject Line: "CANADEM-Disability Specialist (Portuguese) Roster." In your email, please include your date of availability, your current location, and a phone number where we can reach you.