EUDEL Liaison Officer – Mogadishu, Somalia

EUDEL Liaison Officer – Mogadishu, Somalia

1. Reporting Line

The EUDEL Liaison Officer reports to Deputy Head of Operations.

2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
   

• To contribute to the coherent planning and implementation of the coordination and cooperation activities of the Mission;
• To contribute to the development of the Mission Implementation Plan related to the cooperation and coordination activities, based on inputs received from Mission operational functions, and monitor its execution through analysis and evaluation;
• To contribute to mapping and assessment of ongoing bilateral and multilateral cooperation activities;
• To ensure Mission activities are closely coordinated with all EU and international actors to achieve mutual awareness, a comprehensive approach and avoid duplication;
• To facilitate the interaction between the Mission and bilateral and multilateral actors, as well as national civil society;
• To support the Mission contribution to the EU regional approach;
• To develop guidelines to ensure coherence and coordination of Mission contacts with international and civil society actors;
• To contribute to the development and periodic review of relevant Mission Standard Operational Procedures;
• To contribute to the training of Mission members as required.

3. 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).

4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:
   

• Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area e.g. Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent and attested police and/or military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank;
• A minimum of 4 years or relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
   

• Analytical and problem solving/negotiation skills;
• Project management skills;
• Reporting and drafting skills.

6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
   

• International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and international organisations;
• Experience in operational planning including managing of capability development projects in the area of defence/security;
• Experience in Africa in support of Defence or Security Forces.

Deadline for Applications: Thursday 5 October 2023 at 17:00 (Brussels time)

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