1. How do l apply to become part of AFDEM Rapid Deployment Capacity?
2. What type of contracts does AFDEM offer and how long are the contracts?
3. What does the application process involve?
4. Does AFDEM offer training once I am accepted?
5 Do I need to be screened to be considered for a post?
6. How does AFDEM send out vacancy notices?
7. Am I notified before my name is put forward to an organisation as a candidate?
8. If I receive a job offer after AFDEM has put my name forward, can I refuse it?
9. If I get a deployment opportunity, does my family come with me to my duty station?
10. When do I get deployed after acceptance?
12. Do I get paid to go on mission?
1. How do l apply to become part of AFDEM Rapid Deployment Capacity?
Two basic ways to apply.
a) You may forward your curriculum vitae to
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b) Or you may make an online application. (N.B online application from will be available from 04 December 2009)
2. What type of contracts does AFDEM offer and how long are the contracts?
AFDEM does not offer any contracts but employment contracts are determined by the recruiting international agencies working on the ground. These vary with each organization.
3. What does the application process involve?
This involves an intense screening process that ensures the suitability of candidates. The procedure includes preliminary, advanced and positions screening; reference checks; oral and where applicable written interviews.
4. Does AFDEM offer training once I am accepted?
AFDEM has partnerships with training organizations i.e. ACCORD's Training for Peace Programme, Cairo Centre for Training on Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping in Africa, Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, LECIA amongst others. Candidates are encouraged to attend courses organized by the partners.
5 Do I need to be screened to be considered for a post?
Yes, all applicants are pre-screened upon acceptance. Once you have been successfully accepted you are automatically considered for vacancies. However some positions will require further screening. You will be notified if advanced screening is required
6. How does AFDEM send out vacancy notices?
Candidates who meet the job requirements are contacted directly and through electronic broadcast.
7. Am I notified before my name is put forward to an organisation as a candidate?
As policy we always contact the candidate first to check whether the candidate is available and interested.
8. If I receive a job offer after AFDEM has put my name forward, can I refuse it?
In order to maintain our credibility with requesting agencies, we encourage candidates to accept employment offers made to them.
9. If I get a deployment opportunity, does my family come with me to my duty station?
This depends on the status of the duty station. Where security cannot be guaranteed especially in conflict areas then you probably won't be able to take your family with you. If the deployment is to a stable environment then your family might be allowed to travel with you. Again this is determined by the vacancy terms of reference.
10. When do I get deployed after acceptance?
AFDEM is mandated to support humanitarian and peace support operations by availing African expertise through a capacity of professionals. The organization does not therefore guarantee the deployment time frame.
11. I am a serving member with my country police service and I am interested in joining AFDEM. Please advise me on the procedure.
As a policy AFDEM does not accept applications from any serving member of the uniformed forces. AFDEM is strictly a civilian capacity. We do however consider applications from retired police or military members.
12. Do I get paid to go on mission?
The level of remuneration varies enormously depending on one’s qualifications and experience.
