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RedR Australia
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**About Us**
RedR Australia is a leading international humanitarian response agency that selects, trains and deploys technical specialists throughout the disaster cycle around the world. We are a member of the UN Standby Partnership (UNSBP) and have deployment agreements with 15 United Nations agencies or entities, as well as with other front line relief agencies and local governments.
During a humanitarian crisis, we provide additional support to response efforts through deployments of techni
**About Us**
RedR Australia is a leading international humanitarian response agency that selects, trains and deploys technical specialists throughout the disaster cycle around the world. We are a member of the UN Standby Partnership (UNSBP) and have deployment agreements with 15 United Nations agencies or entities, as well as with other front line relief agencies and local governments.
During a humanitarian crisis, we provide additional support to response efforts through deployments of technical specialists. We maintain a humanitarian roster of more than 1000 technical experts across a range of skill areas.
**About the Opportunity**
Under the supervision of the country office and standby partner, humanitarian experts on the RedR roster who are successful in securing deployment opportunities, will work proactively to better prepare for, monitor, coordinate and respond to natural hazards and disasters, and to ensure effective information management and communication with key stakeholders, in a humanitarian setting.
We are keen to hear from you if you have a minimum of 5 years technical experience in the following profiles:
- Health Logistics
- Public Health
- Information Management Officer – sub national health cluster coordinator
- Civil Military Coordination
- Humanitarian Affairs Officer
- CASH
**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Minimum 5 years of technical experience
- Provide technical advice, mentoring and capacity support on strategies and policies, including streamlining plans, policies, and guidelines
- Experience in assisting and supporting the further development of current procedures and harmonizing procedures
- Ability to advise and support the strengthening of engagement with government agencies, NGOs, development partners, private sector and communities
- Proven track record of providing advice and guidance on cross-cutting issues such as protection, gender equality, disability inclusion and environment in your chosen field
- Exposure to conducting courses and training programmes aimed at strengthening and building capacity, skills and competences in country in your chosen field
- UN agency experience is mandatory
**Benefits Whilst Deployed**
- Insurance coverage on deployment, medical checks and psychosocial support
- Dedicated RedR focal point before during and after deployment
- Living allowances and a pension allowance
- Access to a huge network of professionals
- Access to deployment opportunities with a variety of partners e.g. UN, INGOs and Governments
- Continuous professional development opportunities
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