Maritime Assistant – Hargeisa

Maritime Assistant – Hargeisa

EUCAP

Vacancy for National Staff

LH010 Maritime Assistant

Duty Station: Hargeisa

Availability: As soon as possible

Post Category: Assistant

Group Classification: 3

Reporting Line:

The Coast Guard Assistant will be under the direct supervision of Strategic Maritime Adviser / Head of Maritime Security Unit and will report to him/her.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To maintain regular contacts with SLCG, local authorities, governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations or other external counterparts where it concerns the execution of the Mission Mandate in order to collect and disseminate information;
• To coordinate activities, resources, equipment and information flow between SLCG and EUCAP;
• To establish and maintain cooperation with the authorities of the maritime law enforcement services on the development of training programs on maritime security matters including IUU fishing;
• To assess the functioning, organisation management capacity skills and needs of the Somaliland Coast Guard and advise on improvements;
• To ensure timely reporting on activities within the field of responsibility as per planning documents, in particular progress and/or lack of progress;
• To accompany EUCAP Advisers as required to meetings and events, take minutes when requested and make necessary preparations;
• To maintain a database regarding training, workshops and activities with SLCG;
• To perform translating duties whenever needed by Mission Advisers;
• Contribute to mission reporting in the area of competence;
• Contribute to the identification of lessons and best practice in the area of competence;
• Take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Essentials Qualifications and Experience:

• Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma. The qualification should be in any of the fields of Social Sciences (e.g. Bachelor or Mate exam from a Maritime University, Political Science, International Relations, Law, Economics) or Business Administration/Management;

AND

• After having fulfilled the education requirements, a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience;
• Good understanding of policies and organisational aspects of maritime administration, maritime security and Coast Guard function.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Internet;
• Excellent communication and analytical skills in both written and spoken English and Somali language;
• Ability to work remotely when needed, being self-organised and to deliver high quality results;
• Ability to prioritize and perform, with limited supervision, multiple tasks in an energetic environment with multiple priorities;
• Flexibility and ability to work effectively under pressure, in difficult circumstances, as well as ability to communicate with personnel at all operational and strategic levels;
• Ability to work methodically, accurately and with attention to details as well as to tight deadlines;
• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Strong sense of confidentiality and discretion in dealing with strategic sensitivities, staff-related matters and financial issues;
• Punctuality, reliability.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid EU category “B” driving license or equivalent;
• Ability to drive vehicles with manual transmission;
• Experience of designing and delivering training;
• Previous work experience with an international organisation, particularly in crisis areas with multinational organisations, ideally in an operational management capacity;
• Seagoing experience;
• Experience from merchant/fishery fleet;
• Organisational, planning and project development skills;
• Knowledge of Arabic language.

Special Note:

• Mandatory requirement to pass security clearances and medical check.

• Please, fill in only one application form containing maximum 2 positions you apply for;
• More than one application form will not be accepted from the same applicant, in case more than one is sent, the earliest will be taken into consideration;
• Applications should be filled in English;
• Only duly filled in English application forms will be accepted;
• Should you need additional employment records, you can modify the application form accordingly;
• All other forms of applications and/or after deadline submissions will be disregarded;
• None of the documents submitted will be returned;
• Due to the high number of applications received in each selection procedure, only shortlisted candidates invited for the interview phase will be contacted.

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