EM5Advisory Group

Experienced multinational mission support team coordinating at a field operations point

EM5 Mission Support Roster

Bring Your Experience to the Mission.

When a crisis unfolds, experience matters. So does the ability to turn that experience into action.

EM5 Advisory Group invites qualified professionals to express interest in future mission-based assignments supporting governments, private companies, and nongovernmental organizations. We seek people who can bring sound judgment, practical expertise, and a commitment to service to demanding operational environments.

Our Mission Support Roster connects experienced leaders and specialists with opportunities to contribute across preparedness, crisis response, humanitarian operations, recovery, and resilience. Assignments may involve domestic or international deployment, remote support, or a combination of both.

Bring what you know. Help shape what happens next.

Submit Your Qualifications

About these opportunities

Roster opportunities are temporary and mission-based. They are not ongoing full-time positions, although individual assignments may require full-time hours for a defined period. Submission of qualifications or acceptance onto the roster does not guarantee employment, an assignment, or deployment.

Experience That Makes a Difference

Successful missions depend on people who can assess conditions, establish priorities, coordinate resources, and deliver under pressure.

EM5 welcomes professionals whose experience demonstrates both technical competence and the ability to work effectively with clients, communities, and partners. Relevant backgrounds may include government, military service, emergency services, humanitarian organizations, private industry, and professional consulting.

We are interested in experienced mission leaders, operational practitioners, and technical specialists who bring:

Sound judgment and accountability.
Relevant professional experience and current qualifications.
Clear communication and effective collaboration.
Respect for local communities, cultures, and operating environments.
Adaptability when conditions, priorities, or resources change.
A commitment to safe, ethical, and professional conduct.

Candidates may identify more than one area of expertise. Selection requirements will vary by assignment.

Areas of Expertise

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Mission Leadership & Liaison

Provide direction. Build coordination. Keep the mission focused.

Support mission leadership and coordination among clients, government authorities, humanitarian organizations, private partners, and other stakeholders. Translate mission objectives into clear priorities, responsibilities, and coordinated action.

Examples of relevant expertise

Mission and team leadership
Deputy team leadership and mission management
Government and interagency liaison
Humanitarian and NGO coordination
Civil-military coordination
Stakeholder engagement and partner integration
Executive crisis advisory and decision support

02

Operations & Technical Support

Turn priorities into action.

Support the coordination and execution of disaster response, crisis management, humanitarian assistance, and recovery activities. Bring practical expertise to operational challenges while maintaining attention to safety, accountability, and mission objectives.

Examples of relevant expertise

Emergency operations center support
Incident management and field coordination
Disaster response and recovery operations
Humanitarian assistance coordination
Infrastructure and essential services assessment
Safety, security, and operational risk management
Specialized technical advisory support

Assignments involving regulated professional services require appropriate credentials and authorization.

03

Planning & Information Management

Create clarity. Anticipate needs. Support better decisions.

Collect and interpret information, assess mission requirements, and develop actionable plans. Help leadership understand current conditions, identify emerging risks, and coordinate the next operational period.

Examples of relevant expertise

Operational and contingency planning
Incident action planning
Needs and capability assessments
Situation reporting and briefing development
Resource tracking and requirements forecasting
Geographic information systems and mapping
Data analysis and information management
Transition, demobilization, and recovery planning

04

Logistics & Deployment Support

Get people and resources where they are needed.

Support the movement, sustainment, and accountability of personnel, equipment, supplies, and services. Help establish the practical systems that allow a mission to operate effectively.

Examples of relevant expertise

Deployment and mobilization coordination
Transportation and personnel movement
Supply chain and distribution management
Warehousing, staging, and inventory control
Facilities, accommodations, and mission sustainment
Equipment accountability
Local service and vendor coordination

05

Finance & Administration

Build the accountability behind the mission.

Support the financial, contractual, and administrative functions required to keep mission activities organized and accountable. Maintain reliable documentation and help teams meet applicable client and assignment requirements.

Examples of relevant expertise

Mission administration and personnel support
Budget management and expenditure tracking
Procurement and purchasing support
Contract administration
Cost accounting and financial reporting
Timekeeping and travel administration
Records management and mission closeout

06

Communications & Technology

Keep teams connected and information moving.

Support reliable communications and technology in field, remote, and coordination environments. Help teams maintain connectivity, exchange information, and use mission systems effectively.

Examples of relevant expertise

Field and emergency communications
Radio and interoperable communications systems
Satellite and alternative connectivity
Communications planning
Information technology and user support
Collaboration platforms and information-sharing systems
Technical troubleshooting and user training

Submit Your Qualifications

From Interest to Assignment

Seven phases, from your first submission to mission closeout.

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Phase 1

Submit Your Qualifications

Complete the candidate interest form and upload your resume or CV. Identify your areas of expertise, relevant credentials, assignment preferences, and general availability.

Your submission expresses interest in future consideration. It does not establish an employment or contractual relationship with EM5.

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Phase 2

Qualifications Review

EM5 reviews submissions for alignment with anticipated mission needs. Review may consider professional experience, technical skills, leadership background, certifications, languages, and experience in relevant operating environments.

Candidates may be contacted for additional information or an introductory discussion. The timing of review and follow-up will depend on mission requirements and the volume of submissions.

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Phase 3

Roster Consideration & Screening

Candidates whose qualifications align with EM5's needs may be invited to complete further screening for roster inclusion. Depending on the anticipated role, screening may include interviews, reference checks, credential verification, and other relevant requirements. EM5 will communicate any additional steps to the candidate.

Roster acceptance establishes eligibility for future consideration. It does not guarantee an assignment or require candidates to accept every opportunity.

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Phase 4

Mission Matching & Candidate Selection

When a mission becomes available, EM5 identifies candidates whose expertise and availability match the assignment. Candidates under consideration receive information about the proposed role, scope, location, anticipated duration, schedule, and relevant operating conditions.

Selection may depend on client approval, funding, required qualifications, and completion of assignment-specific screening. Candidates can assess the opportunity and confirm whether they wish to proceed.

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Phase 5

Agreement & Mobilization

Before work begins, EM5 and the selected candidate establish the terms of engagement in a separate written agreement. These terms address the role, compensation, duration, responsibilities, and applicable travel and expense arrangements. Employment or contracting status is determined for the specific assignment.

Required onboarding, documentation, briefings, and deployment preparations must be completed before activation.

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Phase 6

Mission Execution & Support

Selected personnel carry out their assigned responsibilities within the mission's leadership, coordination, and reporting structure.

Expectations include professional conduct, timely communication, accurate documentation, adherence to applicable requirements, and attention to safety and security. Responsibilities and support arrangements will reflect the assignment and operating environment.

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Phase 7

Closeout & Future Consideration

At the conclusion of an assignment, personnel complete required reporting, administrative closeout, and any applicable equipment return or handover.

Mission feedback and lessons identified may inform future assignments. Candidates can update their qualifications and availability to remain under consideration for subsequent opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an application for a current vacancy?

This form is an expression of interest in future mission-based opportunities. Any confirmed vacancies will be identified separately.

Are these full-time positions?

These are not ongoing full-time positions. An individual assignment may require full-time hours, extended hours, or another defined schedule for its duration. Requirements will be discussed before acceptance.

Does joining the roster guarantee work?

No. Roster inclusion allows EM5 to consider you when suitable opportunities arise. Assignments depend on mission needs, funding, qualifications, availability, and applicable approvals.

Are assignments paid?

Compensation for any assignment will be established in a separate written agreement before work begins. Submitting qualifications or being on the roster does not itself provide compensation.

Would I be an employee or an independent contractor?

The engagement arrangement will be determined for each assignment and documented before work begins.

Must I be available at all times?

No. Provide your general availability and mobilization preferences. EM5 will confirm your availability when discussing a specific opportunity. Any standby obligation would require a separate agreement.

Can I decline an assignment?

Yes. You may consider each opportunity based on its requirements, timing, location, and terms.

Do all assignments involve deployment?

No. Depending on client and mission needs, assignments may involve field deployment, remote support, or a combination of both.

Will travel and deployment expenses be covered?

Applicable travel, accommodation, reimbursement, and other expense arrangements will be specified in the assignment agreement.

What qualifications are required?

Requirements vary by role and mission. EM5 considers relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities, and applicable professional credentials. Certain assignments may require specific licenses, certifications, language skills, or deployment experience.

What happens after I submit?

Your information will be available for EM5's review. You may be contacted if additional information is needed or a potential opportunity aligns with your background. Submission does not mean you have been accepted onto the roster.

How do I update or withdraw my information?

Contact info@em5ag.com with the subject line "Mission Support Roster - Profile Update" or "Mission Support Roster - Withdrawal." Please send the request from the email address used in your submission.

The FAST team walking down the rear ramp of a cargo aircraft onto a desert airfield to start their mission

Your Experience Could Support the Next Mission.

Bring your judgment, skills, and commitment to assignments where effective coordination and practical expertise matter.

Submit Your Qualifications

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