2020036-ACAN - 2020036-ACAN-National and International Security

The Professional Development Institute (PDI) office at the University of Ottawa requires the services of an experienced subject matter expert in the areas of National and International Security. In particular, the service provider will be responsible for:
 

• Advise the Executive Director of PDI and its Program Director of the Security-Economics-Technology Unit strategies to establish an international level training and information hub on National Security and Public Safety,
• Review proposals from international organizations seeking to collaborate with PDI on National Security and Public Safety training and information programs, and identify credible partner organizations with whom PDI should seek to establish joint initiatives,
• Participate actively in designing international level partnerships in the area of security training,
• Establish linkages and maintain contact with Canadian and International leaders and experienced experts, with a focus on building collaborative initiatives and joint ventures,
• Assist the Program Director of the Security-Economics-Technology Unit in performing needs assessments and identify business development opportunities in the security community, both nationally and internationally,
• Using his/her vast network of high-level contacts across Canada and Internationally, will help build a ‘senior fellows’ type of program for PDI that will engage thought leaders and security experts from around the world to contribute to PDI’s offerings.
• Provide workshops / trainings when required on specific subjects related to National Security and Public Safety.