Re-advertisement: Maritime Security Pillar Head

Dead Line for Application: 15th February 2013 
Position title: Maritime Security Pillar Head 
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Organizational Unit: IGAD Security Sector Program

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the overall guidance of the Head of the Security Sector program the Maritime Security Pillar Head shall perform the following duties:

1.    Initiate the formulation of policies, plan of action, programs and project proposals relating to the maritime security; 
2.    Facilitate the implementation and conduct the monitoring, supervision and evaluation of maritime security in the IGAD region;
3.    Prepare and coordinate studies and research in the areas of maritime security;
4.    Organize and service workshops, seminars and meetings on maritime security matters;
5.    Coordinate the work of the specialized technical committee(s)and sub committees on maritime Security;
6.    Maintain working relations with other regional and international organizations in maritime security;
7.    Oversee the overall management of the ISSP maritime security unit including preparation of its budget and supervising subordinate staff and short-term experts; in accordance with relevant rules and procedures in force;
8.    Produce and submit periodic reports on activities and specific missions to head of ISSP; and
9.    Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Head of ISSP.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Master's degree in International relations; Peace and Security or any other related field 
•    Ten years of progressive relevant work experience, in maritime security and boarder control of which at least 3 years be in senior management position;

Key Skills and Competencies:

•    Working knowledge of policy analysis and development and Program/Project  management, implementation and monitoring;
•    Good communication and negotiating skills
•    Excellent drafting and report writing skills
•    Excellent interpersonal skill, and able to work in a multi-cultural environment
•    Proficiency in computer application, specifically in word processing, data base system and other basic software applications relevant for the job;
•     Good planning and organizational skills
•    Good knowledge and experience on research work

Language requirements: Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French and Arabic is desirable 

Age Limit: 35-50 

Tenure of Appointment: The appointment is for one (1) year renewable subject to Satisfactory Performance

Only those candidates who meet the minimum requirement for the job should apply. Applications that are not relevant will not be considered.  

Send your CV with a covering letter, briefly stating why you think you are the right candidate for the job to the following address:

Director, Administration & Finance, IGAD
P.O.Box 2653
Tel: 253 354050 
Fax: (253) 356994,353520
E-mail: hr@igad.int