The SAR Mission Coordinator is EMERGENCY’s focal point for on board SAR operations. The role requires the complete management of the SAR Team, SAR operations and related pre and post recovery activities.
Each phase will be managed in close collaboration with the Commander and the SAR Project Coordinator.
The SAR Mission Coordinator reports directly to the SAR Project Coordinator.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The SAR Mission Coordinator:
- Is responsible for strategic decisions during SAR operations;
- Coordinates rescue operations in collaboration with the commander and the SAR Project Coordinator;
- Coordinates, together with the SAR Operations Logistician, the management of people on board;
- Is responsible for the preparation of rescue reports and required disembarkation documents;
- Coordinates the disembarkation phases in collaboration with the responsible Deck Officer;
- Is responsible for the training and organization of the SAR Team personnel;
- Is responsible for the efficiency of equipment and effectiveness of SAR operations;
- Prepares rescue reports, required disembarkation documents and coordinates the disembarkation itself.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Navigation experience
- Knowledge of Central Mediterranean SAR context
- Experience in managing and coordinating teams
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in Central Mediterranean SAR operations
- Knowledge of navigation monitoring systems useful for SAR operations
AVAILABILITY REQUIRED
To define. At least 3 months including a period of paid leave