
EUCAP Somalia
Deputy Head of Operations – Mogadishu, Somalia
Deadline for Applications: Friday 7 February 2025 at 17:00 (Brussels time).
Position Name: | Employment Regime: | |
Deputy Head of Operations | Seconded | |
Ref. number: | Location: | Availability: |
SOM-9110 | Mogadishu | 20/05/2025 |
Department/Division/Section: | Security Clearance | Open to Contributing Third |
Operations Department | Level: | States: No |
EU SECRET |
- Reporting Line:
The Deputy Head of Operations reports to the Head of Operations (HoOps).
- Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
To support the Head of Operations in the implementation of Mission operational components and activities [incl. Field Offices], units and teams, ensuring tasks are carried out in accordance with the Mission mandate and Operation Plan (OPLAN);
To deputise in the absence of the Head of Operations;
To contribute to the development of the Mission overarching policy and Mission implementation strategy;
To ensure Mission management are regularly updated on Mission operational requirements and mandate implementation progress particularly in relation to resource requirements;
To ensure the Mission operational elements are updated regularly on the political and security situation in the Mission area, based on inputs and assessments from the Political Adviser and the Mission Security;
To proactively seek advice from the Mission legal, gender, human rights and environmental advisers to effectively execute the Operations obligations in line with overarching EU policies and standards;
To provide input for drafting and updating the Mission Implementation Plan and identify Mission operational requirements as situations evolve;
To design Mission operational activities, tasks and objectives;
To ensure close cooperation with local counterparts and other relevant stakeholders; To cooperate with other EU and international actors within the scope of the Mission mandate;
To coordinate with project leaders on funding required for the execution of Mission activities within the area of responsibility;
To ensure Standard Operating Procedures are developed, implemented and periodically reviewed;
To contribute to the induction and training of Mission members;
To implement gender-responsive leadership and ensure gender and human rights mainstreaming internally and externally in mandate implementation;
To uphold a strict zero tolerance policy to misconduct, including all forms of harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and abuse, and proactively ensure an equal and inclusive work environment for all staff;
Proactively raise awareness of staff on their rights, obligations and appropriate standards of behaviour, including existing formal and informal complaint and support mechanisms.
To lead the team of Mission’s operational advisers in view to facilitate the necessary policy and legal frameworks for maritime civilian law enforcement are in place;
To ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly defined between civilian law enforcement agencies, line ministries and other relevant actors, at the federal and regional levels;
To ensure that Somali capacities, at both federal and regional level, are sufficiently equipped to cover the range of coast guard functions, including countering piracy, thereby delivering security to enable the economic development of the maritime sector; To ensure that Mission staff members working under the Head of Operation’ responsibility are periodically updated on Mission’s mandate implementation progress;
To identify, manage and report the risks arising from the specific processes/systems/projects
implemented under his/her responsibility.
- 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 Qualifications 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 of 10 years of relevant professional experience, out of which a minimum of 5 years at coordination/management level, after having fulfilled the education requirements.
- Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to exercise collaborative, sound and effective leadership;
Ability to manage, mentor and motivate a professionally diversified and multicultural team;
Ability to establish, plan, and review priorities;
Ability to communicate and engage with senior officials and governmental decision makers;
Understanding of peace stabilisation mechanisms and conflict prevention;
- Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
Experience in performance and change management;
Experience in strategic analyses, planning and reporting;
Professional qualification and/or certificate in management/leadership;
International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and international organisations.
How to apply:
More information:
1. 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
2. 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.

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