Maritime Adviser (SOM-9147)

3-2026 Call for Contributions — EUCAP Somalia

European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) | Published: 20.10.2026

Position Overview & Specifications

• Position Title: Maritime Adviser

• Reference Number: SOM-9147

• Duty Station / Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland

• Availability: ASAP

• Employment Regime: Seconded

• Component / Unit: Operations Department/ Field Office Somaliland/

• Security Clearance Level: NOT REQUIRED

• Open to Contributing Third States: YES

• Reporting Line: The Maritime Adviser reports to the Head of Field Office Somaliland.

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 counterparts in the maritime area;

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

• 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 as per planning documents;

• To maintain necessary contacts and build relationships with relevant local counterparts and stakeholders;

• To liaise closely with other Mission horizontal advisers;

• To design and deliver training in the area of responsibility;

• To assess the status of the institutional development of maritime civilian law enforcement agencies and formulate respective recommendations;

• To support the Mission’s efforts in addressing areas of structural weakness in the performance and accountability of respective counterparts / institutions and to propose solutions to strengthen them;

• To build sound working relationships with relevant actors in Somaliland and other key stakeholders (including international stakeholders, other EU instruments, UN organisations, countries involved in bilateral activities);

• To advise counterparts on the development of governance of maritime civilian law enforcement agencies and develop and organise training, including in the field of human resources, recruitment, management, accountability, oversight and gender representation;

• To promote effective cooperation and information sharing between the civilian maritime law enforcement agencies and judiciary, to strengthen the first level of the judicial chain;

• To contribute to elaborating Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) concerning the civilian Coast Guard Functions and performance of law enforcement at sea.

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).

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; AND

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to mentor, advise and motivate local counterparts;

• Sound knowledge of EU Maritime Strategy and related policies and maritime law;

• Good understanding of policies and organisational aspects of maritime administration, implementing maritime security and civilian Coast Guard functions;

• Previous experience in the delivery of education and training connected to the civilian Coast Guard functions;

• Good knowledge of Human Rights and Gender standards and practices.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in the delivery of education and training connected to the civilian Coast Guard functions;

• Experience in providing training in boat handling, navigation and maritime communications (GMDSS, OSC);

• Experience in project management;

• International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and/or international organisations.

• Ability to advise effectively senior decision makers;

• Organisational, planning and project development skills;

• Professional training qualification/certification;

• Knowledge of Maritime operation/fisheries monitoring/maritime rescue and coordination centre functions.

Application Procedure & Guidelines

Deadline for applications: 12 November 2026 at 17:00 (Brussels time / CET).

Candidates holding the citizenship of an EU Member State must apply using Goalkeeper:

• Already registered on Goalkeeper with EU Login: https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web

• New applicant without a Goalkeeper account or EU Login: https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web/DPA/357/details.do

• Seconded Positions: Some positions are only accessible to Seconded candidates. Please contact your National Seconding Authority (NSA) to be included in their list of seconded candidates. A Goalkeeper profile is required.

• Contributing Third States (CTS): Seconded candidates from contributing Third States (non-EU) must contact their NSA and submit their application through official national channels using Annex 3 application form.

• Recruitment Contact: For information relating to selection and recruitment, contact Civilian Operations Headquarters (CivOpsHQ): Mr. Moha CHARKI via [email protected]

Official Mission Documents

• Annex 1 - Requirements and Job Descriptions: Download Annex 1 (PDF)

• Annex 2 - List of Recommended Equipment: Download Annex 2 (PDF)

• CivOpsHQ Privacy Statement: Download Privacy Statement (PDF)