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Deadline THIS Friday, Nov. 17/06.
Jobs@UNA-Canada > Project Consultant - 50th Anniversary of UN Peacekeeping Project
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Suez Crisis and the world's first designated UN peacekeeping mission. UNA-Canada’s 50th Anniversary of UN Peacekeeping project has several activities to raise public awareness and foster dialogue on Canada’s peace and security policy-past, present and future.
The project consultant will develop education materials for young Canadians of high school age. These resources will engage young Canadians using a variety of multi-media approaches including print materials, internet sites, audio-visual products, etc. Collectively, the aim is to develop a new generation of solution seekers who are knowledgeable about Canadian contributions to defence, diplomacy and development.
This Project Officer position is open to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants in Canada. As an equal opportunity employer, UNA-Canada encourages applications for this position from all qualified candidates, including men, Aboriginals and visible minorities.
Duties:
- Build on the existing bibliography of education resources on UN peacekeeping;
- Undertake informal consultations with relevant stakeholders;
- Draft education materials on peacekeeping to integrate into existing curriculums;
- Undertake focus group sessions across Canada, testing the resource and gaining feedback;
- Finalize the education product’s content, design and layout;
- Develop an outreach and dissemination strategy for the final product;
The Research Consultant will report to the Project Officer.
Qualifications:
1. Experience as a researcher on int'l peace & security issues;
2. Knowledge of UN Peacekeeping and Canada's contribution required;
3. Interest in high school education activities and curriculums;
4. University degree or equivalent in poli sci, int'l relations, or social sciences;
5. Excellent writing skills and ability to condense large amounts of information;
6. Excellent organisational and time-management skills;
7. Ability to work independently and in a small team environment;
8. Bilingualism an asset.
This position is a part-time four month contract (1 Dec 2006 - 30 March 2007). The application deadline is Friday, November 17, 2006. Interested candidates should submit their resumé and a cover letter outlining their experience to (electronic submissions are encouraged - please include the Project Name and Position in the subject line):
Project Consultant Recruitment
50th Anniversary of UN Peacekeeping
Attn: Emily Schroeder
United Nations Association in Canada
300 - 309 Cooper Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 0G5
F: (613) 563-2455 to the attention of Emily Schroeder
E: emily.schroeder@unac.org
Please note that only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Jobs@UNA-Canada > Project Consultant - 50th Anniversary of UN Peacekeeping Project
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Suez Crisis and the world's first designated UN peacekeeping mission. UNA-Canada’s 50th Anniversary of UN Peacekeeping project has several activities to raise public awareness and foster dialogue on Canada’s peace and security policy-past, present and future.
The project consultant will develop education materials for young Canadians of high school age. These resources will engage young Canadians using a variety of multi-media approaches including print materials, internet sites, audio-visual products, etc. Collectively, the aim is to develop a new generation of solution seekers who are knowledgeable about Canadian contributions to defence, diplomacy and development.
This Project Officer position is open to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants in Canada. As an equal opportunity employer, UNA-Canada encourages applications for this position from all qualified candidates, including men, Aboriginals and visible minorities.
Duties:
- Build on the existing bibliography of education resources on UN peacekeeping;
- Undertake informal consultations with relevant stakeholders;
- Draft education materials on peacekeeping to integrate into existing curriculums;
- Undertake focus group sessions across Canada, testing the resource and gaining feedback;
- Finalize the education product’s content, design and layout;
- Develop an outreach and dissemination strategy for the final product;
The Research Consultant will report to the Project Officer.
Qualifications:
1. Experience as a researcher on int'l peace & security issues;
2. Knowledge of UN Peacekeeping and Canada's contribution required;
3. Interest in high school education activities and curriculums;
4. University degree or equivalent in poli sci, int'l relations, or social sciences;
5. Excellent writing skills and ability to condense large amounts of information;
6. Excellent organisational and time-management skills;
7. Ability to work independently and in a small team environment;
8. Bilingualism an asset.
This position is a part-time four month contract (1 Dec 2006 - 30 March 2007). The application deadline is Friday, November 17, 2006. Interested candidates should submit their resumé and a cover letter outlining their experience to (electronic submissions are encouraged - please include the Project Name and Position in the subject line):
Project Consultant Recruitment
50th Anniversary of UN Peacekeeping
Attn: Emily Schroeder
United Nations Association in Canada
300 - 309 Cooper Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 0G5
F: (613) 563-2455 to the attention of Emily Schroeder
E: emily.schroeder@unac.org
Please note that only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.