International Maritime Expert (EU)

Responsibilities and Tasks

The Maritime Expert will develop legal drafts transposing the above-mentioned EU legislation on training requirements, certifications, and qualifications of personnel navigating on inland waterways and mutual recognition of documents and certificates.

The Maritime Expert will implement the following activities and tasks:

• Review the national standards and legislation in the domain, if existing, to identify relevant Moldovan legislation that should be amended and/or completed
• Lead working meetings and consultations with MIRD, NARM, and other state institutions, in coordination with MISRA
• Reference EU requirements will develop legal drafts to be implemented by NARM and MIRD specifically

The Maritime Expert will work on the following deliverables primarily remotely, with regular monthly and ad hoc reporting to MISRA on the progress of the work. Up to two trips to Chisinau, Moldova may be required: at the inception stage and near the conclusion of the assignment.

Deliverables

Primary and/or secondary legislation acts (draft laws, Governmental Decisions, regulations, ministerial orders, etc.) laying down the provisions for professional qualification, examination, training, and mutual recognition of the documents issued for personnel navigating on inland waterways, referencing EU Regulations and Directives. Monthly report  on the progress will be submitted

Deliverables presentation to the beneficiaries, MIRD and NARM

Required Skills and Qualifications

• University degree in law and/or maritime transport sector
• At least 10 years of working experience in a maritime administration
• Experience in working within a training center for reporting on personnel is desired, but not a priority
• Sound knowledge of EU legislation governing maritime and inland waterways
• Sound knowledge of international conventions in the field of waterways transport
• Knowledge of training requirements and/or professional qualification of navigating personnel is desired
• Experience in legal drafting
• Experience in working within technical assistance projects is desired
• Writing and speaking skills in English required
• Writing and speaking skills in Romanian are desired but not a priority

How to Apply

This is a short-term assignment. Period of Performance is July – November 2024. Level of Effort is up to 75 days.  This is a remote position with up to two trips to Moldova. 

We welcome your CV and cover letter at moldovajobs@cadmusgroup.com. Please apply by July 8, with “International Maritime Expert (EU)” in the subject line. This short-term position will remain open until filled. 

Additional Information

We value the critical role safety and health protocols that contribute to all team members’ success. We work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates related to COVID to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.

Candidates who will be required to travel to specific countries must be willing to meet all of the requirements of the destination country(ies) for unimpeded entry.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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