International Maritime Expert (UNECE resolutions)

What You’ll Be Doing

Nathan Associate, a Cadmus Company, is seeking an International Maritime Expert (UNECE resolutions) to advise the The Naval Agency of the Republic of Moldova (NARM).  As the maritime administration in Moldova, NARM has the role of ensuring effective implementation of state policies relating to maritime transport, improving, and monitoring compliance with the legal and regulatory framework, ensuring the safety of ports and inland waterways, and the quality and safety of the navigation of vessels.

TAccording to its functional responsibilities, NARM is responsible for the implementation of international legislation, including EU accession requirements and international conventions, into Moldova’s legal system. The government decision establishing NARM, besides others. sets forth the following responsibilities related to certification of navigating personnel:

• Organize exams for assessing the capacities of seafarers for issuing licenses and certificates of competence
• Grant, reconfirm, suspend, and/or revoke licenses and certificates of competence for seafarers
• Register and maintain records of seafarers’ licenses and certificates
• Issue and renew identification of seafarers, and of the staff piloting the vessels for embarkation and disembarkation
• Coordinate and authorize companies which recruit and employ maritime and inland waterway staff on vessels flying the flag of the Republic of Moldova or foreign flag
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and licensing of vessel pilots
• Approve and certify training requirements, continuing education, and assessments of trainers and trainees/seafarers/inland waterways staff

The Republic of Moldova lacks the necessary legal framework for governing the navigation and certification of pleasure craft operators, and for the mutual recognition of Moldovan-issued documents. NARM must develop a new, progressive legal framework that conforms with international conventions and EU legislation, aligning with UN Economic Committee for Europe (UNECE) resolutions.

The SoW aims to develop comprehensive framework implementing the resolutions of the UNECE in the field of inland waterways, as per list below:

• UNECE Resolution No. 41 on small craft used exclusively for pleasure navigation
• UNECE Resolution No. 52 on European Recreational Inland Navigation Network
• UNECE Resolution No. 40 on International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft
• UNECE Resolution No. 14 on International Certificate (international card) concerning the Competence of Pleasure-Craft Operators

Responsibilities and Tasks

The International Maritime Expert will develop (secondary) legal drafts transposing the above-mentioned UNECE resolutions governing the navigation and certification of pleasure craft operators, and for the mutual recognition of Moldovan-issued documents.

The International Maritime Expert will implement the following activities and tasks:

• Review the national practice 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
• Referencing UNECE resolutions will develop (secondary) legal drafts to be implemented by NARM and MIRD specifically

Deliverables:

The International 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.

Secondary legislation acts (draft Governmental Decisions, regulations, ministerial orders, etc.) laying down the provisions for navigation and certification of pleasure craft operators, and for the mutual recognition of Moldovan-issued documents referencing UNECE Resolutions. 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
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in a maritime administration
• Experience in working within a training centre for the navigating personnel is desired, but not a priority
• Sound knowledge of UNECE and 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 50 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 5, 2024 with “International Maritime Expert (UNECE)” in the subject line. This short-term position will remain open until filled. 

Additional Information

For employees working outside of the United States, compensation and benefits will vary based on the project and the location.

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