Job Details:
Organisation: Action on Armed Violence
Deadline Tue, 31 Mar 2015
Job type: Contract
Location:
AOAV is seeking Experts in the field of Mine Action and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) to sit on its Roster of Experts. From time to time, AOAV requires specialists in the Mine Action and EOD field to complete short to medium term consultancies, including technical assessments, strategic and action planning, dangerous area survey evaluations, support to mine action centres, technical support and quality assurance evaluations. These consults may take place anywhere in the world, and are often required on short notice. As such, AOAV requires a roster of pre-approved Experts, who are experienced in the field and have strong skillsets to deploy for short-term assignments.
Expert Criteria
All candidates being considered for inclusion on the Roster should meet the following criteria:
- Have a relevant skills set, particular experience, substantive and/or functional competency in programming or research relating to mine action/clearance of explosive remnants of war (ERW); weapons management;
- Have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience with international development organisations, government, or non-governmental organisations (NGOs), focusing on the issues of armed violence prevention and reduction, victim assistance, conflict management, or other related fields;
- Are generally available and interested in conducting short-term assignments on behalf of AOAV or other armed violence prevention actors, including those based in developing countries;
What is the AOAV Roster of Experts?
The Roster of Experts is AOAV’s database of expert advisors in the fields of armed violence reduction and prevention. The Roster includes some of the most influential individuals in the field of armed violence reduction and victim assistance. It will allow AOAV and other interested organisations to engage with these experts for consultancies, short-term projects, and long-term assignments. AOAV is currently accepting applications and nominations for experts in all areas of reducing armed violence and prevention, with a particular focus on:
- Mine Action and Explosive Ordnance Disposal
- Small Arms and Light Weapons Control
- Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration
- Employment generation in a post-conflict setting
- Psychosocial support and counselling
Why join the Roster?
As a member of the Roster, you will be among the first people AOAV looks to when contracting short and long term experts for a variety of professional opportunities, including: research, technical assistance, assessment missions and surveys, knowledge management projects, workshops, as well as full and part time staff positions. Members of the Roster will have the option of being kept up to date on relevant project and employment opportunities with AOAV as well as receiving copies of the organisation’s latest reports and studies.
How to apply?
Send your CV and a covering letter highlighting your qualifications and particular area of expertise to jobs@aoav.org.uk. Please include your full name and Roster of Experts in the subject line. If you meet the required criteria, AOAV will contact you to discuss opportunities and confirm your inclusion on its Roster of Experts. You will then be automatically considered for any opportunities in this field including short-term consultancies and longer-term contracts.
Mine Action and EOD Experts for AOAV’s Roster of Experts
Job posted by: Action on Armed Violence - Wed, 4 Mar 2015Job Details:
Organisation: Action on Armed Violence
Deadline Tue, 31 Mar 2015
Job type: Contract
Location:
AOAV is seeking Experts in the field of Mine Action and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) to sit on its Roster of Experts. From time to time, AOAV requires specialists in the Mine Action and EOD field to complete short to medium term consultancies, including technical assessments, strategic and action planning, dangerous area survey evaluations, support to mine action centres, technical support and quality assurance evaluations. These consults may take place anywhere in the world, and are often required on short notice. As such, AOAV requires a roster of pre-approved Experts, who are experienced in the field and have strong skillsets to deploy for short-term assignments.
Expert Criteria
All candidates being considered for inclusion on the Roster should meet the following criteria:
What is the AOAV Roster of Experts?
The Roster of Experts is AOAV’s database of expert advisors in the fields of armed violence reduction and prevention. The Roster includes some of the most influential individuals in the field of armed violence reduction and victim assistance. It will allow AOAV and other interested organisations to engage with these experts for consultancies, short-term projects, and long-term assignments. AOAV is currently accepting applications and nominations for experts in all areas of reducing armed violence and prevention, with a particular focus on:
Why join the Roster?
As a member of the Roster, you will be among the first people AOAV looks to when contracting short and long term experts for a variety of professional opportunities, including: research, technical assistance, assessment missions and surveys, knowledge management projects, workshops, as well as full and part time staff positions. Members of the Roster will have the option of being kept up to date on relevant project and employment opportunities with AOAV as well as receiving copies of the organisation’s latest reports and studies.
How to apply?
Send your CV and a covering letter highlighting your qualifications and particular area of expertise to jobs@aoav.org.uk. Please include your full name and Roster of Experts in the subject line. If you meet the required criteria, AOAV will contact you to discuss opportunities and confirm your inclusion on its Roster of Experts. You will then be automatically considered for any opportunities in this field including short-term consultancies and longer-term contracts.