Readiness Program Officer, Georgetown, Guyana. Leave a Comment / Other Jobs/Tenders / By NGO Tenders Job Ref: 4504 Job Title: Readiness Program Officer Salary: 4,478,073.00 GYD plus benefits Vacancy type: Indeterminate Term Details: This position is an LES (Locally Engaged Staff) position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Guyana Level: Officer Classification: LE-O1 Location: Georgetown, Guyana Closing date for applications: 04-06-2021 at 23:59 UTC+1 / GMT+1 Summary of position: Under the direction of the Management and Consular Officer, the Readiness Program Officer: • Delivers activities in support of the Readiness Program of the Mission; • Delivers and provides support for consular-emergency management services to assist Canadians abroad, develops contingency plans for consular assistance, supports the coordination of the Canadian response during an emergency; • Delivers and supports emergency management training, workshops, sessions, drills, briefings, presentations and functional exercises; • Researches and monitors changes to local developments, trends, events or potential threats that could have a significant effect on Canadian interests and reports them to the supervisor; • Gathers and analyses information to draft briefings, reports and other materials; • Represents the Mission’s interests and supports liaison activities with foreign authorities to discuss joint initiatives or exchange information; • Establishes and maintains a network of relationships, within the foreign government, other diplomatic/consular missions, local or international organizations; • Provides advice and recommendations to management and overall advice and guidance to mission staff; • Assists with the day-to-day management of the program budget. Essential qualifications: Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, experience and language. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and CV how they meet each of these essential qualifications. Education: Associates Degree from a post secondary institution Language: Fluency in English (oral and written) Experience: A minimum of two (2) years experience within the past five (5) years: • Experience conducting research, drafting reports and providing advice to management; • Experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures and monitoring quality control; • Experience conducting briefings and/or training; • Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word and Outlook. Rated Requirements: The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral in-person, remote or recorded interview, a role-play, practical tests, a presentation and/or psychometric assessment. Knowledge: • Knowledge of security mitigation and operation measures and emergency preparedness measures; • In-depth knowledge of physical and electronic security equipment; • In-depth knowledge of principles of organizational security management and/or emergency management; • Knowledge of Guyana government departments and agencies; • Knowledge of budgeting, budget management and forecasting. Abilities/Competencies: • Ability to work under pressure and with a minimum level of supervision; • Ability to analyze and interpret information quickly and efficiently; • Ability to respond to sensitive situations and classified matter with urgency when required; • Ability to maintain services of high quality and apply policies, regulations and rules with integrity, courtesy and firmness; • Ability to lead contracted personnel. Asset Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications in their cover letter and CV. – Experience working in a diplomatic/consular entity or international intergovernmental organization. – Experience in contract management. – Experience in forecasting and budget management. Organizational Needs: – Operational Requirements: • Must be able to work overtime on short notice; • Must be available for occasional duties outside normal working hours (i.e. evenings and weekends); • Ability and willingness to travel occasionally, including internationally. Condition(s) of Employment: • Right to work and live legally in Guyana; • Able to obtain and retain an enhanced reliability clearance; • Before a job offer can be made, the applicant must provide an address in Guyana to prove their residence in that country. This address in Guyana will be indicated on the job offer letter of the selected candidate; • Any job offer is subject to receipt of satisfactory employment and character references and the ability to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Reliability security screening including: 1- Criminal record check; 2- National ID, professional and educational certificates; 3- Credit history check; 4- Reference checks. • Please note that Reliability Status must be maintained throughout your employment at the Mission, as failure to do so may result in dismissal. Area of selection: This selection process is open to internal and external applicants who are legal residents or citizens of Guyana, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date. Please note that the High Commission of Canada in Guyana and Suriname does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly. The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered on merit regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other irrelevant factor. Important Notes: Special Request from Mission/Additional Comments: Verification: Any documents submitted in support of an application is subject to verification and the submission denotes consent to investigate authenticity. IMPORTANT NOTES How to apply: • Applications will only be considered when received through our Job Opportunities Portal (http://www.wfca-tpce.com/vacancyView.php?requirementId=4504) • Candidates are required to upload a CV and cover letter in English or French. • Applications which do not include the requested documents or information will be rejected. • Any additional information must be included as part of these two attachments. • Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to [email protected] prior to the closing date. Failure to so will result in the application being rejected. Important Notes: • Please do not use a tablet or cell phone to submit your application, as mobile browsers are not supported by our portal. Candidates should only apply using a laptop or desktop computer. • Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French). • Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. • Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder. • Later in the process, reference checks will be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments. • Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. 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