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For our marine crew we are looking for a Chief Engineer on board the HUMANITY 1 from 27 January 2023 until the end of march 2023:

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Responsibility for the safe operation and maintenance of all engine plants, along with all mechanical and electrical equipment inside and outside the engine room, as per the Planned Maintenance System (PMS)
• Responsibility for the supervision of the engine room staff
• Responsibility for respecting and implementing all international regulations, and ensuring that all engine room documents remain up-to-date, including the engine room logbook
• Responsibility for maintaining good communication between the engine department, the master, and the shore manager
• Responsibility for communicating the technical needs and requirements, for the effective operation of the ship
• Responsibility for organising necessary orders, such as spare parts, fuel oil, lube oil, water – as well as preparing and overseeing bunker operations
• Supports on mechanical issues in repairs and maintenance on RHIBS and Deck

Requirements and skills

• Valid Certificate of Competence as Chief Engineer Officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery between 750kW and 3000kW (STCW A-III/3, German license OR endorsement for the German flag)
• Valid certificate of proficiency in basic safety (STCW A-VI/1) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid certificate of Security Awareness (STCW A-VI/6) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Expert technical / troubleshooting experience
• Basic electric engineering knowledge
• Physical fitness and mental resilience (incl. valid Medical Fitness Certificate for Seafarers for respective position)
• Identification with Aims and Work of SOS Humanity
• Good teambuilding skills, especially in extreme situations
• Awareness of working for an NGO; potentially working with partially (sea) inexperienced volunteers and familiarity with principles of “flat hierarchies”
• Strong communication skills
• Good English language skills (confident communication in an international team; spontaneous, fluent, detailed communication with native speakers in a broad range of themes)
• Advanced PC knowledge, especially Microsoft Excel/Word skills
• Age: 21-70 years
• Vaccinations: Covid19 booster vaccination, measles, rubella, tetanus
• Ability to remain abstinent (drugs and alcohol) during rotation

Desirable:

• Experience working with pre-automation equipment and with Caterpillar motors
• Experience in maintaining/repairing hydraulic systems
• Advanced electrical engineering knowledge
• Experience with Electric Arc Welding (Manual and MAG)

We provide:

• Salary: 3080 € / month (employee gross)
• Possibility for longer employment
• 1-1-Contract
• Travel Expenses

In addition to the Covid19 booster vaccination, a week of self-isolation and a negative Covid19-test (not older than 24h!) are required.

The HUMANITY 1 sails under German flag, therefore we are bound to European citizenship in certain positions. However, it is very important to us that our crew is as international and diverse as possible. In particular, we would like to encourage women* to apply in order to ensure a balanced gender ratio on board.

We are looking forward to receiving your application at:  crewing@sos-humanity.org

For our crew we are looking for a Care Team Coordinator on board the HUMANITY 1 for the rotations from 10.05. as well as 28.07.:

Responsibilities and duties on board:

• Overall responsibility for the well-being of survivors on board the Humanity 1
• Shared responsibility for the well-being of the crew, as part of the Head of Mission Team (Communications Coordinator, SAR Coordinator, Captain)
• Coordinate a multicultural and interdisciplinary care team on board and assign tasks and roles based on skills and priorities.
• Planning and coordinating services and activities for survivors (medical check-ups, distributions, info sessions, embarkation, disembarkation, etc.)
• Conducting theoretical and practical trainings for the crew in regards to the different aspects of Care
• Coordinate trainings and activities with other departments
• Overall strategic/operational decision making as part of the Head of Mission Team
• Planning and coordination of the work shift schedule (deck-watches, food distributions, etc.)
• Inventory and stock management
• Crowd management

Specific requirements:

• Fluency in spoken and written English, as well as in at least one other of the following languages: French and/or Arabic, optional Italian
• Ability to adapt to life on board, including simple living conditions at sea (chores and shift work, cold weather);
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Report writing skills
• STCW Basic Safety Training Certificate (STCW A-VI/1) & Security Awareness and Designated Security Duties (STCW A-VI/6)
• Flexibility and ability to work under stress
• Leadership and team management skills
• Integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity

Desirable prerequisites:

• Previous experience in Search and Rescue
• Previous experience in protection, gender and gender equality in a humanitarian context.
• Knowledge of the Central Mediterranean context
• Fluency in spoken and written Italian

Soft skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under high pressure and remain calm in stressful situations
• Problem solving oriented
• Good time management
• Decision-making skills
• Team spirit
• Ability to mediate in the case of conflicts
• Empathic and enabling (empowering) personality

We provide:

• 1-1-Contract
• Travel Expenses

In addition to the Covid19 booster vaccination, a week of self-isolation and a negative Covid19-test (not older than 24h!) are required.

The HUMANITY 1 sails under German flag, therefore we are bound to European citizenship in certain positions. However, it is very important to us that our crew is as international and diverse as possible. In particular, we would like to encourage women* to apply in order to ensure a balanced gender ratio on board.

We are looking forward to receiving your application at:  crewing@sos-humanity.org

For our rescue team we are looking for RHIB-Coordinators on board the HUMANITY 1 from 31 March 2023:

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Ensure safe and effective rescue operations from the water, under the direction of the SARCo
• Support and advise the SARCo on the water
• Communicate with the ship’s bridge and SARCo about the operation
• Carry out all tasks, duties, and responsibilities necessary to carry out maintenance and repair work on the lifesaving appliances and RHIBs and their machinery, equipment, and systems
• Maintaining and monitoring the RHIB-engine systems and all auxiliary machinery (vents, pumps, etc.), and assessing their performance
• Managing and conducting fuel operations for the RHIB
• Holding a safe and effective lookout
• Maintaining deck watch
• Maintaining a protective, helpful, and respectful approach to the rescued people on board. Supporting the deck team by carrying out food preparation, taking general care of survivors etc.

What we are looking for:

• previous search and rescue experience
• strong sense of communication and team
• leading skills as well as working in a team
• awareness of safety and taking responsibility for other crew members
• knowledge about RHIBs and rescue equipment
• flexibility in daily schedules and interest in learning

We provide:

• Travel Expenses

In addition to the Covid19 booster vaccination, a week of self-isolation and a negative Covid19-test (not older than 24h!) are required.

The HUMANITY 1 sails under German flag, therefore we are bound to European citizenship in certain positions. However, it is very important to us that our crew is as international and diverse as possible. In particular, we would like to encourage women* to apply in order to ensure a balanced gender ratio on board.

We are looking forward to receiving your application at:  crewing@sos-humanity.org

For our marine crew we are looking for a Chief Mate on board the HUMANITY 1:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• primarily responsibility for the support of the master for safe (SAR) navigation and operation of the vessel including SAR bureaucracy with respective authorities and actors
• assistance in watchkeeping operations to search for distress cases.
• Head of Deck Department: responsible for maintenance on deck + inside accommodation as well as every space not declared engine room
• Coordination with Bosun on planning/maintenance of general arrangement, deck condition, equipment with focus of responsibility on certification + timely organisation of inspections, surveys, equipment replacement
• Responsibility for safety – acts as Safety Officer: responsible for all safety & fire fighting equipment, maintenance of safety equipment (supported by 2nd Mate)
• Organising necessary safety trainings & drills for crew
• in charge of ship’s stability incl. Ballast Water Management, freshwater & fuel bunker figures
• Preparation of the ship for rotations and upcoming port state controls
• Responsible for safe navigation of the ship according to the law and international regulation during her/his watch schedule.
• Substitute for Master
• Administrative Tasks (Rest Hours, Garbage Management, etc.)
• Organising the working hours, watch schedule, watch team for each crew change
• In general, responsible for approval of invoices, orders and ship related purchasing
• Responsibility for galley coordination including provisioning
• Foreseeing and organizing the adequate work request for the bridge department for
  the coming shipyard or technical stop, in close collaboration and communication with the
  technical and ship managers, to insure proper maintenance of the ship and compliance with the regulations
• Instruct crew on safe handling of electric and electronic equipment, especially white goods and galley equipment if required. Inform crew about efficient use of energy on the ship, at sea and especially in port according to the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP).

Requirements:

• Valid Certificates of Competency according to STCW Convention (STCW A-II/2)
• Valid General Operator’s Certificate (GMDSS) (STCW A-IV/2)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Safety (STCW A-VI/1) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid Certificate of Security Awareness (STCW A-VI/6-1) as well as Designated Security Duties (STCW A-VI/6-2)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat (STCW A-VI/2-1) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency for Advance Training in Techniques for Firefighting (STCW A-VI/3) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Care on Board Ship (STCW A-VI/4-2)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency Ship Security Officer (STCW A-VI/5)
• German Endorsement in case of foreign certificates
• Experience as an officer
• ECDIS Proficiency
• very good teamwork skills, especially in extreme situations
• strong communication skills
• Physical fitness and mental resilience, incl. valid Medical Certificate for Seafarers for desired position
• Identification with the aims and work of SOS Humanity
• Awareness of working for a NGO; potentially working with partially (sea) inexperienced volunteers and familiarity with principles of “flat hierarchies”
• Good English language skills (confident communication in an international team; spontaneous, fluent, detailed communication with native speakers in a broad range of themes)
• Advanced PC skills especially Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Age: 21-70 years
• Vaccinations: Covid19 booster vaccination, measles, rubella, tetanus

We provide:

• Salary: 2900 € / month (employee gross)
• Possibility for longer-term employment
• 1-1-Contract
• Travel Expenses

In addition to the Covid19 booster vaccination, a week of self-isolation and a negative Covid19-test (not older than 24h!) are required.

The HUMANITY 1 sails under German flag, therefore we are bound to European citizenship in certain positions. However, it is very important to us that our crew is as international and diverse as possible. In particular, we would like to encourage women* to apply in order to ensure a balanced gender ratio on board.

We are looking forward to receiving your application at crewing@sos-humanity.org

For our marine crew we are looking for a Second Officer on board the HUMANITY 1:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• primarily responsibility for the support of the master for safe (SAR) navigation and operation of the vessel
• assistance in watchkeeping operations to search for distress cases.
• Support of the ship’s command
• Radio/GMDSS Equipment
• Preparation of the ship for the upcoming port state re-inspection
• Correction of tables and nautical documents
• Voyage Planning
• Bridge administration
• Preparation of the ship for the next mission

Requirements and skills:

• Valid Certificates of Competency according to STCW Convention (STCW A-II/1)
• Valid Radio Certificate GOC (STCW A-IV/2)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Safety (STCW A-VI/1) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid Certificate of Security Awareness (STCW A-VI/6) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat (STCW A-VI/2-1) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency for Advance Training in Techniques for Firefighting (STCW A-VI/3) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Care on Board Ship (STCW A-VI/4-2)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency Ship Security Officer (STCW A-VI/5)
• German Endorsement in case of foreign certificates
• Experience as an officer
• ECDIS Proficiency
• very good teamwork skills, especially in extreme situations
• strong communication skills
• Physical fitness and mental resilience, incl. valid Medical Certificate for Seafarers for desired position
• Identification with the aims and work of SOS Humanity
• Awareness of working for a NGO; potentially working with partially (sea) inexperienced volunteers and familiarity with principles of “flat hierarchies”
• Good English language skills (confident communication in an international team; spontaneous, fluent, detailed communication with native speakers in a broad range of themes)
• Advanced PC skills especially Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Age: 21-70 years
• Vaccinations: Covid19 booster vaccination, measles, rubella, tetanus

We provide:

• Salary: 2900 € / month (employee gross)
• Possibility for longer-term employment
• 1-1-Contract
• Travel Expenses

In addition to the Covid19 booster vaccination, a week of self-isolation and a negative Covid19-test (not older than 24h!) are required.

The HUMANITY 1 sails under German flag, therefore we are bound to European citizenship in certain positions. However, it is very important to us that our crew is as international and diverse as possible. In particular, we would like to encourage women* to apply in order to ensure a balanced gender ratio on board.

We are looking forward to receiving your application at crewing@sos-humanity.org

For our marine crew we are looking for a Bosun on board the HUMANITY 1:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• In charge of crew and operation on deck related to rescue activities
• Report to Chief Mate and coordination of work on deck acting as deck leader
• Responsible for safe operations on deck
• In charge of deck crew and their safety
• Responsibility for maintenance of general arrangement of deck and accommodation
• Responsible for tidiness and cleanliness of ship
• Assistance with maintenance of safety equipment
• Acting as crane operator and night quartermaster on board
• Conducts drills and trainings for crew in deck operations, craning, launching/recovering RHIBs, line handling – in cooperation and coordination with Search and Rescue Coordinator (SARCo)
• Support the RHIB Drivers to ensure RHIBs are ready for operation (sponson tension, batteries, fuel, safety equipment etc.)
• Maintain and update vessel’s spare part inventory in close collaboration with SARCo and RHIB lead
• Supervision of RHIB maintenance, outboard engines, ensuring technical readiness

Requirements and skills:

• Valid Navigational Watchkeeping Certificate (STCW A-II/4 or ATCW A-II/5)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Safety (STCW A-VI/1) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid Certificate of Security Awareness (STCW A-VI/6-1) as well as Certificate of Designated Security Duties (STCW A-VI/6-2)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency for Advance Training in Techniques for Firefighting (STCW A-VI/3) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Experience in SAR operations
• very good teamwork skills, especially in extreme situations
• strong communication skills
• Physical fitness and mental resilience, incl. valid Medical Certificate for Seafarers for desired position
• Identification with the aims and work of SOS Humanity
• Awareness of working for a NGO; potentially working with partially (sea) inexperienced volunteers and familiarity with principles of “flat hierarchies”
• Good English language skills (confident communication in an international team; spontaneous, fluent, detailed communication with native speakers in a broad range of themes)
• Advanced PC skills especially Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Age: 21-70 years
• Vaccinations: Covid19 booster vaccination, measles, rubella, tetanus

We provide:

• Salary: 2900 € / month (employee gross)
• Possibility for longer-term employment
• 1-1-Contract
• Travel Expenses

In addition to the Covid19 booster vaccination, a week of self-isolation and a negative Covid19-test (not older than 24h!) are required.

The HUMANITY 1 sails under German flag, therefore we are bound to European citizenship in certain positions. However, it is very important to us that our crew is as international and diverse as possible. In particular, we would like to encourage women* to apply in order to ensure a balanced gender ratio on board.

We are looking forward to receiving your application at crewing@sos-humanity.org

The 28-member crew of SOS Humanity consists of four teams, working closely together and supporting each other: the search and rescue team (7 persons), the medical and care team (6 persons), the technical-nautical team (12 persons) and the communication and documentation team (2 persons). Two additional places on board are available for journalists/media and photographers.

A respectful working environment is important to us! We want all crew members to feel safe and able to perform their duties regardless of their ethnic, social, economic background, their gender identity or sexual orientation. Our Code of Conduct applies to all crew members, and we do not tolerate any kind of racism, anti-semitism, sexism, misogyny, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and any other form of discrimination and abuse of power on board. Identification with these guidelines is a requirement for working on board Humanity 1.

Further general requirements are:

• Basic Safety Training – Certificate (STCW VI/1) desirable
• If you do not yet have this certificate yet, we will try to support you as best we can with the financing.
• High physical and mental resilience
• Very good knowledge of English
• Experience in seafaring and/or rescue desirable
• Certificate of good conduct
• COVID-19 booster vaccination and vaccinations against measles and rubella

Requirements for nautical crew are

• Valid fitness for sea certificate
• Necessary certificates of competency (navigation and/or engine)

Please note: Due to the current situation, which may lead for example longer blockades at sea or additional quarantine time on board, exact statements about the (minimum) duration of a rotation are more difficult to predict.

Normally, rotations last three weeks. Currently, an additional quarantine period of one week on board as well as a seven-day-period of self-isolation before arrival must also be planned.

In case we you are interested in joining our crew or have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our crewing team via mail (crewing@sos-humanity.org).

Please let us know which position on board you might be interested in and in which period you are available.

We would also appreciate it if you could briefly outline your background and send us a short CV (as a PDF, maximum 2 MB in size).

We will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible. As we receive numerous applications and have to consider various points in crew planning, we ask for your understanding if our response takes a little longer.