Sea-Watch is looking for a SAR Coordinator & Head of Mission
(40h/week)
(40h/week)
Sea-Watch e.V. is a non-profit initiative dedicated to the civil sea rescue of people on the move. In view of the humanitarian disaster in the central Mediterranean Sea-Watch provides emergency aid, demands and at the same time forces the rescue by the responsible European institutions and publicly stands up for legal escape routes. We are politically and religiously independent and are financed exclusively by donations.
The Operational Coordination department is looking for new team members starting as soon as possible. The position is both land-based and ship-based with a rotation concept between the roles of SAR Coordinator (SARCO) on land and Head of Mission (HoM) on board the Sea-Watch 5. Our rotation model foresees the person on this position to work one rotation (around 5-6 weeks) as a SARCO from shore, followed by one rotation as a HoM on board the Sea-Watch 5, and then one month off.
SAR Coordinator Role
The SAR Coordinator is our focal point on shore who ensures smooth operations, by supporting and advising the Head of Mission on board with tactical and strategical operational decisions and liaising with respective departments during active operations. During non-operative times, the SARCO works on operational, structural and strategical topics in Sea-Watch in general, liaises with other internal departments as well as other organizations, maintains relevant Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) and other related tasks.
Head of Mission Role
The role of the Head of Mission (HoM) is to lead Sea-Watch operations and crew during a mission, coordinating Search and Rescue activities and represent the organization Sea-Watch e.V. on board the ship. An overarching responsibility is to manage the team on board, as well as coordination and communication between departments on the ship – and between ship and shore. The HoM works closely alongside the Captain and SARCO, while maintaining distinct roles, tasks and responsibilities, with the HoM being accountable for all mission-related decision making, while the master bears the legal responsibility and makes respective decisions on board.
We are thus looking for someone with both coordination experience in SAR as well as practical experience with rescue operations in our specific context. We offer you a supportive team with a can-do attitude which will support you and share your tasks and an organisation that encourages engagement on several levels.
When covering a rotation as SARCO:
In your rotation free time/long term SARCO tasks:
When covering a rotation as Head of Mission on board Sea-Watch 5:
Desired skills/certifications:
We look forward to receiving your application!
Please apply via our online application form (select Head of Mission) with a letter of motivation that includes information about your experience of previous sea-going rotations and a CV without photo as well as two references. We proceed withthe applications on a roll-in-basis until the positions are filled.
Letter of motivation and CV have to be submitted in one pdf-document.
As we are committed to an inclusive society without racism and with freedom of movement for all, we especially welcome applications from LGBTQI*, BIPoC, people with disabilities, people with migration histories, and people from other groups that are underrepresented in the NGO and ship’s world. You are welcome to refrain from providing application photos and information on age and marital status
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*From January 1, 2024, we have a new salary model that allows for percentage gross salary increases that take into account family needs and personal disabilities. In addition, the salary increases by 3% with every year being with Sea-Watch