EMERGENCY is an independent and neutral international organisation founded in 1994 to provide free, high-quality medical and surgical care to victims of war, landmines and poverty.

EMERGENCY promotes a culture of peace, solidarity and respect for human rights. We work in a sustainable way: building healthcare facilities, training local personnel, and conducting search and rescue missions in the Mediterranean Sea.

ROSTER POSITION FOR: Life Support SAR

TYPE OF CONTRACT: fixed term contract (3 months), which includes a monthly salary, travel expenses, board and lodgings, insurance cover (liability, health and accident insurance), a period of paid leave to be taken at the end of the mission.

The SAR Mission Coordinator is EMERGENCY’s focal point for SAR operations on board. The role requires the complete management of the SAR Team, SAR operations and related pre and post recovery activities.

Each phase of the SAR operation 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

At least 3 months