Coast Guard Adviser for EUCAP Somalia to Hargeisa, Somaliand
Introduction
The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) recruits committed and skilled experts for our peace support operations worldwide on a daily basis. We have great experience on working together and strengthening other organisations for example the UN and the EU in crisis, conflicts or other disasters.
MSB is currently looking for a Coast Guard Adviser for EUCAP Somalia to Hargeisa (Somaliand). Durations for the mission is initially 12 months with possibility for extension, with start the as soon as possible.
The European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) is a civilian crisis management mission that supports the development of Somali maritime security and wider police capacity.
The Mission was launched in July 2012 as EUCAP NESTOR to support countries in the Horn of Africa to develop maritime security. In December 2016, the Council of the European Union decided that the Mission will focus only on Somalia, including Somaliland, and subsequently it was renamed to EUCAP Somalia.
EUCAP Somalia is based in Mogadishu with field offices in Hargeisa (Somaliland), Garowe (Puntland), Mogadishu, a sub-field-office in Berbera, and a back-office in Nairobi, Kenya.
EUCAP Somalia works in partnership with Somali authorities to rebuild Somalia’s maritime law-enforcement and enhance police capability. The Mission works with the Federal Government and Federal Member States to define Somalia’s Maritime Security Architecture, and improve its maritime legal framework and law-enforcement capacity. It does the latter through supporting the development of coast guard functions, which contribute to counter piracy, human trafficking, smuggling and illegal fishing as well as many other maritime security issues.
Lern more about the mission by visiting https://www.eucap-som.eu/
Employed by the MSB on an international mission you will receive a monthly salary as well as a comprehensive allowances and benefits package, ranging from free home leave travel to access to psychosocial support.
MSB is currently looking for a Coast Guard Adviser for EUCAP Somalia to Hargeisa (Somaliand). Durations for the mission is initially 12 months with possibility for extension, with start the as soon as possible.
The European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) is a civilian crisis management mission that supports the development of Somali maritime security and wider police capacity.
The Mission was launched in July 2012 as EUCAP NESTOR to support countries in the Horn of Africa to develop maritime security. In December 2016, the Council of the European Union decided that the Mission will focus only on Somalia, including Somaliland, and subsequently it was renamed to EUCAP Somalia.
EUCAP Somalia is based in Mogadishu with field offices in Hargeisa (Somaliland), Garowe (Puntland), Mogadishu, a sub-field-office in Berbera, and a back-office in Nairobi, Kenya.
EUCAP Somalia works in partnership with Somali authorities to rebuild Somalia’s maritime law-enforcement and enhance police capability. The Mission works with the Federal Government and Federal Member States to define Somalia’s Maritime Security Architecture, and improve its maritime legal framework and law-enforcement capacity. It does the latter through supporting the development of coast guard functions, which contribute to counter piracy, human trafficking, smuggling and illegal fishing as well as many other maritime security issues.
Lern more about the mission by visiting https://www.eucap-som.eu/
Employed by the MSB on an international mission you will receive a monthly salary as well as a comprehensive allowances and benefits package, ranging from free home leave travel to access to psychosocial support.
The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) recruits committed and skilled experts for our peace support operations worldwide on a daily basis. We have great experience on working together and strengthening other organisations for example the UN and the EU in crisis, conflicts or other disasters.
MSB is currently looking for a Coast Guars Adviser for EUCAP Somalia to Hargeisa (Somaliand). Durations for the mission is initially 12 months with possibility for extension, with start the as soon as possible.
The European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) is a civilian crisis management mission that supports the development of Somali maritime security and wider police capacity.
The Mission was launched in July 2012 as EUCAP NESTOR to support countries in the Horn of Africa to develop maritime security. In December 2016, the Council of the European Union decided that the Mission will focus only on Somalia, including Somaliland, and subsequently it was renamed to EUCAP Somalia.
EUCAP Somalia is based in Mogadishu with field offices in Hargeisa (Somaliland), Garowe (Puntland), Mogadishu, a sub-field-office in Berbera, and a back-office in Nairobi, Kenya.
EUCAP Somalia works in partnership with Somali authorities to rebuild Somalia’s maritime law-enforcement and enhance police capability. The Mission works with the Federal Government and Federal Member States to define Somalia’s Maritime Security Architecture, and improve its maritime legal framework and law-enforcement capacity. It does the latter through supporting the development of coast guard functions, which contribute to counter piracy, human trafficking, smuggling and illegal fishing as well as many other maritime security issues.
Lern more about the mission by visiting https://www.eucap-som.eu/
Employed by the MSB on an international mission you will receive a monthly salary as well as a comprehensive allowances and benefits package, ranging from free home leave travel to access to psychosocial support.
MSB is currently looking for a Coast Guars Adviser for EUCAP Somalia to Hargeisa (Somaliand). Durations for the mission is initially 12 months with possibility for extension, with start the as soon as possible.
The European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) is a civilian crisis management mission that supports the development of Somali maritime security and wider police capacity.
The Mission was launched in July 2012 as EUCAP NESTOR to support countries in the Horn of Africa to develop maritime security. In December 2016, the Council of the European Union decided that the Mission will focus only on Somalia, including Somaliland, and subsequently it was renamed to EUCAP Somalia.
EUCAP Somalia is based in Mogadishu with field offices in Hargeisa (Somaliland), Garowe (Puntland), Mogadishu, a sub-field-office in Berbera, and a back-office in Nairobi, Kenya.
EUCAP Somalia works in partnership with Somali authorities to rebuild Somalia’s maritime law-enforcement and enhance police capability. The Mission works with the Federal Government and Federal Member States to define Somalia’s Maritime Security Architecture, and improve its maritime legal framework and law-enforcement capacity. It does the latter through supporting the development of coast guard functions, which contribute to counter piracy, human trafficking, smuggling and illegal fishing as well as many other maritime security issues.
Lern more about the mission by visiting https://www.eucap-som.eu/
Employed by the MSB on an international mission you will receive a monthly salary as well as a comprehensive allowances and benefits package, ranging from free home leave travel to access to psychosocial support.
Duties
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
To provide operational guidance, training and advice on the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures related to (community) policing in coastal communities and port policing, undertaken by civilian maritime law enforcement agencies;
To promote effective cooperation between the civilian maritime law enforcement agencies and judiciary, with the aim to strengthen the first level of the judicial chain;
To contribute to the elaboration of Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs), in particular in relation to the maritime domain;
To develop and provide training for civilian maritime law enforcement agencies in search, arrest, detention, evidence, and report writing in relation to maritime crime;
To work in cooperation with other Mission advisers and provide policing advice to the Senior Mission Management and, as required, to other EU bodies, in particular in relation to maritime related issues;
To contribute to the development and delivery of Maritime Law Enforcement training courses and curriculum, as required;
To establish efficient working relationships at operational level with all the key international stakeholders involved in the policing capacity development;
To operationalise the Mission mandate and tasks as set out in the planning documents and the Mission Implementation Plan (MIP) by advising and mentoring local counterpart(s) in a structured manner;
To support the Mission's efforts in addressing areas of structural weaknesses in the performance and accountability of respective counterparts/institutions and to propose solutions for strengthening same;
To provide analysis and recommendations to the local counterpart in the area of responsibility;
To be embedded within the local institution, security permitting;
To ensure timely reporting on activities within the field of responsibility as per planning documents, in particular progress and/or lack of progress;
To collect and collate statistics about the workload/performance of local counterparts;
To maintain necessary contacts and build relationships with relevant local counterparts;
To liaise closely with other Senior Advisers and Advisers as appropriate;
To design and deliver training, as appropriate;
To develop activities planned in accordance with the Mission Implementation Plan and to the Line Management guidance.
General Tasks and Responsibilities:
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.
To provide operational guidance, training and advice on the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures related to (community) policing in coastal communities and port policing, undertaken by civilian maritime law enforcement agencies;
To promote effective cooperation between the civilian maritime law enforcement agencies and judiciary, with the aim to strengthen the first level of the judicial chain;
To contribute to the elaboration of Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs), in particular in relation to the maritime domain;
To develop and provide training for civilian maritime law enforcement agencies in search, arrest, detention, evidence, and report writing in relation to maritime crime;
To work in cooperation with other Mission advisers and provide policing advice to the Senior Mission Management and, as required, to other EU bodies, in particular in relation to maritime related issues;
To contribute to the development and delivery of Maritime Law Enforcement training courses and curriculum, as required;
To establish efficient working relationships at operational level with all the key international stakeholders involved in the policing capacity development;
To operationalise the Mission mandate and tasks as set out in the planning documents and the Mission Implementation Plan (MIP) by advising and mentoring local counterpart(s) in a structured manner;
To support the Mission's efforts in addressing areas of structural weaknesses in the performance and accountability of respective counterparts/institutions and to propose solutions for strengthening same;
To provide analysis and recommendations to the local counterpart in the area of responsibility;
To be embedded within the local institution, security permitting;
To ensure timely reporting on activities within the field of responsibility as per planning documents, in particular progress and/or lack of progress;
To collect and collate statistics about the workload/performance of local counterparts;
To maintain necessary contacts and build relationships with relevant local counterparts;
To liaise closely with other Senior Advisers and Advisers as appropriate;
To design and deliver training, as appropriate;
To develop activities planned in accordance with the Mission Implementation Plan and to the Line Management guidance.
General Tasks and Responsibilities:
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.
Qualifications
Experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Sound knowledge of EU Maritime Strategy and related policies;
Good understanding of policies and organisational aspects of a maritime administration, implementing maritime security and Coast Guard functions;
Previous experience in the delivery of education and training connected to the coast guard functions;
Experience of working in the field of maritime safety and/or security;
Sound knowledge of maritime law;
Good understanding of policies and organisational aspects of Coast Guard functions, maritime administration and maritime security;
Good knowledge of Human Rights and Gender practices;
Ability to provide analyses, planning and reporting as well as a sound understanding of strategic and operational considerations on law enforcement/maritime security matters.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
Ability to mentor and motivate local counterparts;
CSDP experience in the areas of Monitoring, Mentoring and Advising;
Previous experience in the delivery of training connected to the coast guard functions;
Experience in project management;
International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and/or international organisations.
Experience of small boat driving and maintenance;
Ability to multi-task with a time management efficiency;
Proven organisational and, planning skills;
Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines and to manage multiple tasks and unexpected demands;
Professional certification in Mentoring, Monitoring & Advising;
Professional Training Qualification/Certification.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Sound knowledge of EU Maritime Strategy and related policies;
Good understanding of policies and organisational aspects of a maritime administration, implementing maritime security and Coast Guard functions;
Previous experience in the delivery of education and training connected to the coast guard functions;
Experience of working in the field of maritime safety and/or security;
Sound knowledge of maritime law;
Good understanding of policies and organisational aspects of Coast Guard functions, maritime administration and maritime security;
Good knowledge of Human Rights and Gender practices;
Ability to provide analyses, planning and reporting as well as a sound understanding of strategic and operational considerations on law enforcement/maritime security matters.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
Ability to mentor and motivate local counterparts;
CSDP experience in the areas of Monitoring, Mentoring and Advising;
Previous experience in the delivery of training connected to the coast guard functions;
Experience in project management;
International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and/or international organisations.
Experience of small boat driving and maintenance;
Ability to multi-task with a time management efficiency;
Proven organisational and, planning skills;
Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines and to manage multiple tasks and unexpected demands;
Professional certification in Mentoring, Monitoring & Advising;
Professional Training Qualification/Certification.
Education
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 or/and military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank;
Languages
Spoken and written proficiency in English.
Other requirements
FOR THIS PROFILE IT IS REQUIRED THAT YOU ARE A SWEDISH CITIZEN.
We are looking for persons with a strong commitment towards humanitarian relief and disaster operations. It is of utmost priority that you understand, respect and act in the spirit of the mandate and core values of the MSB.
YOU MUST UNDERGO A PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION, WITH VERIFIED RESULTS, BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEING CONTRACTED.
You must inform your regular employer of your potential assignment with the MSB.
We are looking for persons with a strong commitment towards humanitarian relief and disaster operations. It is of utmost priority that you understand, respect and act in the spirit of the mandate and core values of the MSB.
YOU MUST UNDERGO A PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION, WITH VERIFIED RESULTS, BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEING CONTRACTED.
You must inform your regular employer of your potential assignment with the MSB.
Profile
• You must be able to interact with sensitivity and display respect for diversity and gender in multi-cultural environments.
• A capacity for working under pressure is essential, as work is often performed under difficult and demanding conditions, where the focus frequently shifts due to changes in priority.
• You must possess a high level of professional and personal maturity together with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers and external partners, such as UN organizations, NGOs, recipient governments and host populations.
•You are expected to have excellent analytical and communicative skills, show initiative and take both a hands-on and an analytical approach to tasks and problems.
• A capacity for working under pressure is essential, as work is often performed under difficult and demanding conditions, where the focus frequently shifts due to changes in priority.
• You must possess a high level of professional and personal maturity together with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers and external partners, such as UN organizations, NGOs, recipient governments and host populations.
•You are expected to have excellent analytical and communicative skills, show initiative and take both a hands-on and an analytical approach to tasks and problems.
Contractual conditions
Working with the MSB on international operations means that you are temporarily employed by the MSB.
The MSB pays a salary of 53 000 SEK during the mission + Perdiem from EU (186.17 euro/day)
MSB pays for your travels in the beginning and the end of the mission, and 4 home leave travel during the contract period.
You will aslso recive a benefits package, ranging from access to psychosocial support, coinselling from medical coordinators and insurance during the mission.
DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS AND CURRENT EU REGULATIONS, WE CANNOT OFFER THIS POSITION TO PEOPLE OVER THE AGE OF 62 BECAUSE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS.
THE MISSION IS INTENDED TO START AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO IN YOUR APPLICATION WE WANT YOU TO WRITE FROM WHAT DATE YOU ARE AVAILABLE.
How to apply:
If you wish to apply to this position you first need to create an account on MyPages. Please note; the information that you provide on MyPages will form the basis for your CV. When you have created you account and registered your CV-details on MyPages you submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button in the add, and the follow the specified steps. If you already have an account on Mypages you can go directly to Apply-botton. If you find any trouble with MyPages, please contact our mypagess support; mypages@msb.se
It is your responsibility as an applicant to document your skills in a way that allows an objective and qualitative assessment. As a government agency we are subject to the principle of public access to official records. This means that if someone requests copies of application documents, we are obliged to disclose them.
Please note that your application need to be in English.
The MSB will process the applications on an ongoing basis during the application period, which means that we wish you to submit your application as soon as possible.
If selected for this position an nomination to EU will be done. EU will conduct interwies and will handle the selection in competition with candidates from other EU member states.
After being selected MSB will start the the employment process and you need to conduct the MSB induction training, Pre deployment training in Brussels and any specialist training courses required.
Welcome with your application!
The MSB pays a salary of 53 000 SEK during the mission + Perdiem from EU (186.17 euro/day)
MSB pays for your travels in the beginning and the end of the mission, and 4 home leave travel during the contract period.
You will aslso recive a benefits package, ranging from access to psychosocial support, coinselling from medical coordinators and insurance during the mission.
DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS AND CURRENT EU REGULATIONS, WE CANNOT OFFER THIS POSITION TO PEOPLE OVER THE AGE OF 62 BECAUSE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS.
THE MISSION IS INTENDED TO START AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO IN YOUR APPLICATION WE WANT YOU TO WRITE FROM WHAT DATE YOU ARE AVAILABLE.
How to apply:
If you wish to apply to this position you first need to create an account on MyPages. Please note; the information that you provide on MyPages will form the basis for your CV. When you have created you account and registered your CV-details on MyPages you submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button in the add, and the follow the specified steps. If you already have an account on Mypages you can go directly to Apply-botton. If you find any trouble with MyPages, please contact our mypagess support; mypages@msb.se
It is your responsibility as an applicant to document your skills in a way that allows an objective and qualitative assessment. As a government agency we are subject to the principle of public access to official records. This means that if someone requests copies of application documents, we are obliged to disclose them.
Please note that your application need to be in English.
The MSB will process the applications on an ongoing basis during the application period, which means that we wish you to submit your application as soon as possible.
If selected for this position an nomination to EU will be done. EU will conduct interwies and will handle the selection in competition with candidates from other EU member states.
After being selected MSB will start the the employment process and you need to conduct the MSB induction training, Pre deployment training in Brussels and any specialist training courses required.
Welcome with your application!
Application deadline
2021-11-01
Point of contact
Sofie Ihlberg
Sofie.Ihlberg@msb.se
+46102405463
Sofie.Ihlberg@msb.se
+46102405463
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