Sea-Watch is looking for Executive Board Member (32-40h/week)

What to Expect:

Tactical Decision-Making: You will collaborate closely with other board members and the different Councils (decision making bodies) in Sea-Watch to develop, align and implement tactical plans aligned with the organization’s mission and operations.

Team Leadership and Personnel Development: You will oversee multiple teams, support and empower them in executing strategic, operational, and personnel decisions. You will take on direct personnel responsibility for individuals in team coordination roles.

Coalition building and public relations: You will represent Sea-Watch and cultivate relationships with stakeholders, partners, and donors internationally, especially in Germany, Italy and across Europe, and help implement the organization’s strategic aims in coordination with the relevant departments.

Socio-Political Analysis: You will stay informed about political and social developments, particularly concerning sea rescue and migration, and use this knowledge to inform strategic decisions.

What we’re looking for

Professional Skills

• Strategic thinking: You can develop and implement plans aligned with Sea-Watch’s mission and vision.
• Structured / process-oriented way of working: You take a systematic approach to tasks, challenges, and problems while remaining responsive to what’s urgent.
• Leadership: You have several years of professional experience in leading teams or organizations, ideally in the humanitarian, activist, or political sector, and are comfortable in participatory, consent-based environments. Experience in participatory and consent-based decision-making processes is a plus.
• Conflict Resolution: You approach conflicts with clarity, empathy, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Networking: You can build and maintain partnerships both internally and externally.
• Political and Humanitarian Knowledge: You bring a solid understanding of topics such as sea rescue, migration, and social justice. Familiarity with Mediterranean migration politics, particularly the Italian context, is a plus.
• Language Skills: You are fluent in English; additional skills in Italian and/or German are an advantage.
• Project Management: You have experience managing complex projects; familiarity with agile methods is a plus.
• Maritime Background (Management or Operational): A background in maritime operations or management—especially in the non-profit-sector—is a plus.

Social Skills

• Communication: You can convey information clearly and convincingly, have diplomatic skills and a respectful and friendly manner.
• Confidentiality: You handle sensitive information discreetly and responsibly
• Teamwork: You work effectively with people across all levels of the organization.
• Openness to Feedback: You actively seek and incorporate input from colleagues and the wider network.
• Accountability: You take initiative and responsibility for topics and processes.

Personal Qualities

• Integrity: Your actions align with Sea-Watch’s values, ethical standards, and political vision.
• Adaptability: You thrive in dynamic and changing environments.
• Resilience: You remain composed and effective under stress or uncertainty.
• Commitment: You are passionate about Sea-Watch’s mission and proactively contribute to it.