2022-08-25

Strategic Maritime Adviser/Head of Unit – Garowe, Somalia

Garowe, Somalia
Posted on August 25, 2022

EUCAP Somalia

Strategic Maritime Adviser/Head of Unit – Garowe, Somalia

Position Name:	Employment Regime:
Strategic Maritime Adviser/Head of Unit	Seconded

Ref. Number:	Location:	Availability:
SOM-165	Garowe	ASAP
Department/Division/Section:	Level of Security	Open to Contributing
Operations/Field Office Garowe/	Clearance:	Third States:
Maritime Security and Coast Guard Unit	EU CONFIDENTIAL	Yes

Reporting Line:

The Strategic Maritime Adviser/Head of Unit reports to the Head of Field Office Garowe.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

To operationalise the Mission mandate and tasks as set out in the planning documents and the Mission Implementation Plan (MIP) by advising and mentoring local counterpart(s) on the strategic and operational level;

To lead and coordinate the work of the other Senior Advisers and Advisers in the Unit;

To support the Mission`s efforts in addressing areas of structural weaknesses in the performance and accountability of counterparts/institutions and to propose relevant solutions for strengthening the same;

To provide analysis and recommendations to the local counterpart in the area of responsibility; To be embedded within the local institution, security permitting;

To maintain necessary contacts and build relationships with relevant local and international counterparts and stakeholders;

To design and deliver training;

To research and assess the performance of the Puntland maritime security governance mechanisms and institutions, and recommend on the development of maritime security good governance capacity;

To work in close cooperation with the Strategic Maritime Adviser and the police advisory, coast guard/port security and rule of law teams;

To advise on the development and implementation of strategy and policy on maritime security in line with the Somali Maritime Resources and Security Strategy (SMRSS) the National Security Policy and Puntland Development Plan;

To support the development and the implementation of comprehensive strategies and mechanisms for good governance of civilian maritime law enforcement institutions;

To support the Puntland civilian maritime law enforcement institutions to develop their strategic management capacities;

To promote effective cooperation between Puntland maritime resources and security institutions through advice on a clear division of maritime institutional roles and responsibilities among ministries, agencies, and other relevant actors;

To assess the functioning, organisation, strategic management capacity and needs of the Puntland maritime security institutions, and identify and advise upon sustainable capacity development plans.

General Tasks and Responsibilities:

To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility; To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility;

To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks; To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Successful completion of university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualification Framework which is equivalent to level 7 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the second cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Master’s Degree, OR equivalent and attested police and/or military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND

A minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience, out of which a minimum of 2 years at coordination/management level, after having fulfilled the education requirements

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to manage, mentor and motivate a professionally diversified and multicultural team; Ability to effectively advise senior decision makers;

Negotiation and diplomacy skills.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and/or international organizations;

Experience with maritime administration, coordination and governance.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of policies, strategies and organisational aspects of maritime governance, administration, security and Coast Guard functions.

How to Apply

Deadline for Applications: Monday 12 September 2022 at 17:00 (Brussels time).

Applications must be submitted via:

You have the nationality of an EU Member State: You must use Goalkeeper to apply:

a) You are already registered on Goalkeeper AND you have an EU Login: https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web

b) You do not have a Goalkeeper account or an EU Login: https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web/DPA/357/details.do

You do not have the nationality of an EU Member State: only seconded nationals of a non-EU Contributing Third State can be proposed by their National Seconding Authority (no personal applications will be considered): please contact your seconding authority to send them your application form.

Please note: Seconded positions are only available for candidates already validated in the database of their Seconding Authority. Please contact your national Seconding Authority for more information on applying for vacant Seconded positions. We cannot provide contact details of national Seconding Authorities

For more information, relating to selection and recruitment, please contact

the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC):

Information:

Ms Elisabetta BELLOCCHI

cpcc.eucaphoa@eeas.europa.eu

Apply Here

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