DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (Search And Rescue – Central Mediterranean) based in Marseille

Experience / Training

Job qualifications and requirements :

· Significant work experience in the management of complex humanitarian projects, including in emergency situations

· Demonstrated skills in the management of projects and security in unstable and crisis contexts.

· Committed to the vision, mission and values of SOS MEDITERRANEE.

· Proven management skills.

· Flexibility and adaptability

· Sound teamwork experience

· Ability to work in an international structure with a strong civil mobilization and many volunteers.

· Readiness to take decisions and responsibilities.

· Excellent reporting ability.

· Familiarity with MS Office and skilled in the use of ICT.

· Master Degree in Political Sciences, International Relations or other related field is an advantage.

· Knowledge and understanding of ship management structures and practices, charter parties and related issues are an advantage.

· Knowledge of migration issues and context of the Mediterranean are an advantage.

Spoken Languages :

· Perfect spoken & written fluency in English.

· Fluency in French is an asset, knowledge of Arabic, Italian and/or German an advantage.

Function: manager, direction, executive status

Salairy

Terms of contract:

· 1 year full time replacement contract.

· Starting as soon as possible

· Based in Marseille

· Regular Europe-wide travel

· Regular evenings and week-end work

· Week-end and holidays on-call duties.

Remuneration: gross monthly salary : 3830 € + 10% of total gross salary at the end of contract

Salary advantages: Ticket restaurant, French health complementary insurance. Five weeks of paid leaves and recovery for extra hours

How to apply

Please send your application (CV and cover letter) in English no later than 25th November 2020 via email to [email protected] and indicate “Application Deputy Director of Operations” as the subject of the email. Kindly note that no information will be given by telephone.