Maritime Coordinator/Translator

• EUCAP

  Vacancy for National Staff LM006 Maritime Coordinator/Translator

  Duty Station: Mogadishu Availability: As soon as possible Post Category: Officer

  Group Classification: 2

  Reporting Line:

  The Maritime Coordinator/Translator will be under the direct supervision of Senior Maritime Adviser and will report directly to him/her.

  Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To assist the Maritime Senior Adviser and Maritime Security Unit in their daily work;
• To maintain regular contacts with 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 local maritime counterparts 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 accompany EUCAP Advisers as required to meetings and events, take minutes when requested and make necessary preparations;
• To ensure timely reporting on activities within the field of responsibility as per planning documents, in particular progress and/or lack of progress;
• To assess the functioning, organisation management capacity skills and needs of the local maritime counterparts and advise on improvements;
• To draft and distribute invitations for briefings and meetings, including taking minutes;
• To perform interpretation for the international staff at meetings and to translate documents (English to Somali and vice versa);
• To keep lists of names and contacts of Maritime Security Unit interlocutors;
• To prepare talking points for the Maritime Security Unit ahead of meetings with Somali interlocutors;
• To maintain the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with assigned tasks and responsibilities, as well as with all EUCAP`s documents and information;
• 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 3 years attested by 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 professional experience in the same field of work.
  

  Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Has a strong sense of confidentiality and discretion in dealing with strategic sensitivities, staff related matters and financial issues;
• Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks in an energetic environment with multiple priorities;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, in difficult circumstances, as well as ability to communicate with personnel at all operational and strategic levels;
• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi- cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Exemplary writing and editing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet;
• Excellent communication and analytical skills in both written and spoken English and Somali language;
• Teamwork oriented.
  

  Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• A professional qualification in Administration, Human Resources, or equivalent academic or professional training;
• Good understanding of policies and organisational aspects of maritime administration, maritime security and Coast Guard function;
• Previous work experience with an international organisation;
• Willingness to work long irregular hours and still deal helpfully and courteously with all contacts;
• Must be able to express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely.
  

  Special Note:

• Mandatory requirement to pass security clearances and medical checks.

How to Apply

Application form can be downloaded from: https://bit.ly/3DRSkNa
• Send filled in application to jobs@eucap-som.eu electronically only;
• Applications will be considered only when using the Application Form (AF),
indicating which position(s) the candidate is applying for;
• 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;