COORDINATOR FOR CONTROL OF IUU OPERATIONS
REF.: CFCA - TA - AST5 - 0905

Job description

Overall purpose:

Contribute to the working plan of Unit C in the operations directed to the control of fishing activities in the area of combating IUU fishing (illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing) with a view to ensure uniform and effective implementation of the Community legislation in this specific area, in particular under Council Regulation 1005/2008.

Functions and duties:

Under the responsibility of the Head of Unit C – Operational Coordination and under the supervision of the Desk Manager of IUU the jobholder will be responsible to:

• Monitor and coordinate the uniform and effective implementation of Community legislation in the area of combating IUU fishing and in particular under Council Regulation 1005/2008;

• Contribute to the developing methodologies for planning and coordination of control and inspection activities by the Member States;

• Support risk management processes;

• Examine and report on compliancy of specific activities with the applicable provisions;

• Perform audits in Third countries, if so requested by the European Commission, to verify and assess the effective implementation of the cooperation arrangements under article 20(4) of 1005/2008.

The jobholder will work in the premises of the Agency in Vigo, Spain. The duties are being performed in a multinational environment, under the Staff regulations and other frameworks of the Community legislation. The job may include missions abroad. The main working language of the Agency is English.

Qualifications and experience required

A. Eligibility criteria

• A level of education which corresponds to successful completion of advanced level of secondary education and at least 12 years of professional experience after that diploma;

• Thorough knowledge of English and good knowledge of at least another official language of the European Union;

• Have a minimum of 8 years of professional experience as manager in the fisheries sector or/and as official or agent of a public administration with duties in inspection/control, and/or operational assistance with foreign enforcement agencies and authorities/ or in customs/imports.

B. Selection criteria

Essential:

• Good knowledge of the legislation on fisheries, in particular in the control of compliance,

• Knowledge of the Community Fisheries Policy and the legislation in this field,

• Knowledge of trade and customs legislation,

• Excellent analytical and organisational skills and the ability to prioritize,

• Excellent communication skills.

Advantageous:

• Good sense of initiative and responsibility,

• Ability to work independently and to take initiative,

• Ability to draft clear and concise reports,

• Advanced skills in software applications including management of databases,

• Knowledge on European integration, the institutions and the Agency.