Assistant Coordinator – Safe Seas for Africa Programme (Mauritius)

About the role

The Assistant Coordinator will support the implementation of two EU‑funded maritime programmes – the Safe Seas for Africa (SSA) Western Indian Ocean component and the Red Sea‑Horn of Africa programme. Based in Mauritius with some flexibility for remote work, the role ensures coherent coordination across regional activities and partners.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise actions under both SSA and Red Sea‑HoA programmes to ensure complementarity and synergy.
• Monitor implementation at country level, support national stakeholders, and strengthen ownership of programme outcomes.
• Facilitate links between national partners and the Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC) and Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre (RMIFC).
• Apply results‑based management, track log‑frame indicators, and produce systematic progress reports.
• Assist the Project Management Unit (PMU) in overall programme monitoring, reporting and strategic oversight.

Required profile

• Proven experience in programme coordination or technical assistance within a maritime or security context.
• Strong understanding of regional maritime security architecture and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work with multiple national and regional partners and manage cross‑border coordination.
• Excellent analytical skills for monitoring, reporting and results‑based management.

Required skills