Readiness Program Officer

Summary of Duties:

The Embassy of Canada’s Readiness Program (RP) in Jordan is responsible for the management of the four pillars of emergency management (mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery) and the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of risks related to the security of the Embassy’s people, information, and assets.  

The Readiness Program Officer (RPO) reports to the Readiness Program Manager (RPM) who is a Canadian diplomat deployed to Jordan on a rotational basis. The RPO position will support the RPM in their duty to ensure that the Embassy is always in a state of sound operational readiness to respond to emergencies affecting the Canadian community abroad, as well as maintaining and enhancing the Embassy’s operational and physical security. 

 The RPO’s specific tasks include, but are not limited to:  

• Developing and delivering security and emergency management activities and projects to enhance Readiness within the Embassy and other Canadian endeavours in Jordan.  
• Developing and delivering security and emergency management briefing and communication products to employees.
• Developing and maintaining a network of security and emergency management relationships, including with local and national governments, diplomatic missions, corporations, and others, representing the Embassy’s interests.  
• Researching, monitoring, and reporting on local security-related developments and events that could have an impact on the Embassy’s people, information and assets.  
• Assisting with financial management and administrative tasks of the program, as required, including with contracting and procurement, visitor management and logistical support. 

 

Area of Selection:

This selection process is open to candidates who, at the time of submitting an application, have the right to work and legally reside in Jordan, who hold current documentation allowing them to work in Jordan without restriction, who meet all the essential requirements and conditions of employment mentioned, and whose applications are received by the closing date. 

Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Jordan 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 based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies..

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

*Language will be assessed further during the process. 

 

Education:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

• Degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline; 
  OR
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, that is comparable to a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization relevant to the work to be performed. 

 

Language:

• Advanced level of English (oral, written, comprehension) 
• Advanced level of Arabic (oral, written, comprehension) 

 

Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in the field of security and/or risk management and/or emergency management with a public or private-sector organization.  
• A minimum of one (1) year experience developing and/or implementing security-related products/policies, including operating procedures and standards.  
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in building and maintaining a network of professional contacts.  
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience liaising with Jordanian security authorities.  
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience providing advice or service to clients. 

 

RATED REQUIREMENTS

The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

 

Knowledge: 

• In-depth knowledge of the security environment and the relevant security institutions and law-enforcement agencies in Jordan 
• Knowledge of security mitigation measures and practices used to enhance physical security and personal safety as well as reduce risk to people, information, and assets. 

 

Competencies: 

• Resilience and adaptability 
• Effective communication  
• Working with Others and Horizontal Leadership  
• Judgement and Discretion  
• Networking and Alliance Building 
• Initiative and action-orientation 

 

Abilities: 

• Ability to analyze, interpret and synthesize information quickly and efficiently. 
• Ability to respond to sensitive or complicated incidents with urgency and discretion. 
• Ability to organize tasks and work under pressure with a minimum level of supervision.  
• Ability to use common office software tools including the MS Office Suite. 

 

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.

• Knowledge of budget management using tools such as Microsoft Excel 
• Capacity to communicate in French (oral, written, comprehension) 
• Experience overseeing a locally contracted guard force 
• Experience working in multicultural environment  
• Experience working for an international organization, governmental organization or diplomatic mission in the area of security or emergency management 

 

Operational Requirements: 

• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday 
• Working environment: 100% on site in the Embassy (e.g. no remote work) 
• Ability to work at short notice after hours or on weekends in an emergency situation 
• Ability and willingness to travel both inside and outside of Jordan 
• Ability to work on Jordanian public holidays when the mission is open 
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, periodic evenings and weekends during high workload periods and emergencies

 

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

- Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.

- Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.

- Other conditions of employment: Ability and willingness to work overtime, periodic evenings and weekends during high workload periods and emergencies 

 

How to Apply

• You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
• Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
• You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
• Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to LES-E-Recruitment-BRLIN@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

 

Important Notes 

• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English.
• 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.
• Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
• Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Jordan does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
• As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at LES-E-Recruitment-BRLIN@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
• The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the Embassy of Canada to Jordan which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
• For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.