Head of EU Border Assistance Mission

The EU Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM) is a joint initiative of the European Union and Governments of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.  Working since 2005, EUBAM contributes to enhancing the overall border and customs management capacities to approximate the standards of the border and law enforcement authorities to those of the EU and to fight against cross-border and organised crime.  The Mission assists the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine in fulfilling their commitments under the Partnership and Cooperation Agreements and the European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova and the Association Agenda for Ukraine. It also contributes to a peaceful resolution of the Transnistria conflict. The European Commission is providing funding for EUBAM while administration and logistical support services are provided by the International Organization for Migration. 

The EU and IOM are now recruiting the Head of EU Border Assistance Mission in the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, based in EUBAM Headquarters in Odessa, Ukraine. The Head of Mission provides leadership to fulfil the Mission’s objectives within the framework of its mandate and is responsible for the Mission’s operation, communication, reporting and its daily management. The Head of Mission also acts as a political advisor to the Head of the EU Delegation to the Republic of Moldova on issues related to the Transnistria conflict.

Requirements:

• Active (or recently retired) national or international law enforcement official or civil servant of an EU Member State or an EU Institution
• Relevant operational experience with border police / customs / other law enforcement services active in the fight against corruption / smuggling / trafficking / fraud / organized crime within EU Member States or at the European level
• Excellent senior management and political skills, as well as operational experience
• Experience with capacity building projects related to law enforcement services or with EU/EC police or customs missions in transition countries / other developing countries is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills with very good command of written and spoken English; knowledge of other EU and local languages is an asset
• Masters Degree in Law or relevant field with at least 20 years of relevant work experience, of which at least 7 years spent in senior management positions (Director or equivalent), preferably in a multinational environment.

An internationally competitive compensation package is offered for the post.

For a more detailed job description and instructions on applying, please visit EUBAM’s website at www.eubam.org or IOM Ukraine’s website at www.iom.org.ua

The deadline for applications is 13 January 2014.