Strategic Adviser – Somaliland

Strategic Adviser – Somaliland

Position Name:	Employment Regime:
Strategic Adviser	Seconded
Ref. Number:	Location:	Availability:
SOM-9140	Somaliland	03/01/2024
Component/Department/Unit:	Security Clearance Level:	Open to Contributing Third States:
Operations Department/	EU CONFIDENTIAL	Yes
Field Office Somaliland/
Maritime Security Unit

1. Reporting Line:

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

2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
   

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

• To support the Mission to address areas of structural weaknesses in the performance and accountability of counterparts/institutions and propose relevant solutions;

• 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 counterparts and stakeholders;

• To liaise closely with other horizontal advisers;

• To design and deliver training;

• To support the development of the Somaliland’s maritime security governance mechanism and institutions in the field of maritime security good governance capacity ;

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

• To advise on development and implementation of strategy and policy on maritime security in line with the Somaliland Maritime Resources and Security Strategy (SMRSS) the Somaliland National Security Policy and Somaliland National Development Plan II (or similar);

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

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

• To promote effective cooperation between Somaliland maritime resources and security institutions through advice on 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 Somaliland maritime security institutions, and identify and advise upon sustainable capacity development plans.

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 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 6 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to mentor, advise and motivate local counterparts;

• Experience of designing and delivering training;

• Knowledge of government coordination processes.

6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and international organisations;

• Sound knowledge of EU Maritime Strategy and related policies;

• Good understanding of policies and organisational aspects of Coast Guard functions, maritime administration and maritime security.

7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively advise senior decision makers, negotiation and diplomacy skills;

• Organisational, planning and project development skills.