Mid-Career Professional

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You’ve completed your education, been working for a while, and now you want to work with the United Nations, NGO or other international organization. CANADEM GPS can give you the field experience you need to get you on fast track this transition.

CANADEM GPS has seen 90% of our participants find follow-on work with the host agency or with an organization operating in the region.

To be eligible, applicants must be:
  • Available for the duration of the placement (at least six months);
  • Able to meet the financial requirements of the program;
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and sound writing skills;
  • A philosophical commitment to international affairs/development.
  • REGISTERED WITH CANADEM GPS FIRST
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Self-Funded Budget:

Description Canadian$               
Application and Screening
 $ 100*
Placement search, resume assistance and training.
 $ 500*
Deployment facilitation, in-field mentoring, employment assistance.
 $ 1,900*
Participant's Travel and living
 $ 15,000**
TOTAL COST $ 17,500

* This amount is subject to % 13 HST (Harmonized sales tax)
**$15,000 is the recommended sum to cover travel, insurance, housing and other living costs, but this can vary depending on the location of the placement. These funds are deposited with CANADEM before the placement and given back to the participant as tickets and insurance are purchased and as a monthly stipend. All unspent funds are returned to you at the end of the placement.


CANADEM's Guarantee: We believe strongly in the success of our training and employment strategies. If you follow our training plan and advice, and still fail to find employment within six months after the end of your placement, we will refund your $2,500 program fee. If you are comitted; so are we! 

Prove that you have what it takes to be an effective field operator!