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New Relief Worker
Source: Medair - Switzerland
| Deadline: | 31 Jan 2010 |
| Organisation: | Medair - Switzerland |
| Location: | |
| Type: | contract |
| Salary: | TBA (000's USD) |
| Description: | A brief introduction to Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. The organisation's consistent focus ensures maximum efficiency and accountability, with ISO 9001:2000 certification worldwide. Founded in 1989, Medair's unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world's most vulnerable. Countries of Operation Medair is currently running multisectoral relief programmes in: Afghanistan, D. R. Congo, Madagascar, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda. ROC Starting Dates : 3 times a year in Europe Application Deadline : 6 weeks before each ROC Project Overview Working alongside local staff, our teams use their professional expertise to provide aid for people whose lives are at risk from political conflict and natural disasters. This is often in remote places where the infrastructure has broken down and outside relief is essential. The first step in becoming a Medair New Relief Worker is to apply for the mandatory Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC). All candidates for Medair field positions are required to complete the ROC, prior to leaving for their first field assignment. The ROC is an 8-day training and evaluation course that takes place three times a year in a European country. The objective of the course is to have candidates experience the challenges of relief work firsthand as well as to become familiar with Medair's projects and values. The ROC provides the ideal opportunity for both candidates and Medair alike to assess the suitability of future collaboration. Due to the evaluative nature of this course, Medair cannot guarantee placement upon completion of the ROC. However we aim to place successful candidates in the field as soon as possible - most assignments occur between 3 - 6 months after the ROC - it can take longer, but it can also be quicker if an individual's profile fits an urgent need. Responsibilities Medair places new recruits alongside experienced field staff to train them as professional New Relief Workers. Qualifications You don't need two years of experience in a war zone and a PhD in International Relations to join us. Experience Do you have experience in project management, financial or human resources administration, logistics, health services, water & sanitation, engineering, information technology or construction? If so, we would like to hear from you! Medair standard working requirements Minimum 12 months professional experience in a relevant field Minimum time commitment of 1 year Committed Christians and strong adherence to Medair Values Strong English communication skills (oral and written) Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, team player, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, and honesty How to apply to become a New Relief Worker Discover how valuable your skills are. Apply your professional expertise to help alleviate human suffering in emergency and disaster situations around the world. You can make a difference! Our main website address is: www.medair.org To apply for this job For more information on this position and to submit your application, please follow the link below and go to the HQ Vacancies page: http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/headquarters-staff/ We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate. |
