The organisation
The Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) is an international organisation that plays a key role in the navigation of the Rhine. Its main objectives are to ensure good navigation conditions on the Rhine and to promote shipping that is safe and respectful of the environment on the waterways. It is active in technical, legal, economic, social and environmental domains. Many of the CCNR’s activities now go beyond the Rhine itself and encompass European inland navigation in the broadest sense.
The CCNR is composed of five Member States (Germany, Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Switzerland) and works more and more closely with the European Commission, as well as with other river commissions and international organisations, along with Observer States and organisations that represent the sector.
The CCNR is seeking to recruit for its Secretariat located in Strasbourg, and made up of an international team of 35 persons, a Project Manager to be in charge of supporting work linked to the drafting and preparation of standards for the European Committee for drawing up Standards in the field of Inland Navigation (CESNI) with regard to professional qualifications of the navigation personnel.
Principal tasks
Set in the Rhineland in a European and international environment, the Project Manager will assist the organisation, particularly in the follow-up work related to professional qualifications of navigation personnel in the framework of the European Platina III contract and shall coordinate the work of other partners in their area of competence, and secure the reporting of this work.
The Project Manager will report to the Assistant Secretary General under the supervision of the Administrator in charge of professional qualifications of the navigation personnel and, in collaboration whenever necessary with the relevant staff of the CCNR Secretariat, the Project Manager shall help in the following tasks:
Assist in drafting new competencies of navigation personnel for CESNI standards, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutant emissions
- Prepare the further development of CESNI competency standards by including the formation of a greener fleet;
- Draft a report on up-dating ES-QIN standards for CESNI, by including alternative fuels;
- Support the organisation of one-off events aiming to gather information from experts on a given thematic study.
Assist in drawing-up new competencies of navigation personnel for CESNI standards, by including building automation
- Prepare the assimilation of competency standards for CESNI, by including the automation of on-board systems;
- Draft a report on the preparation of updating ES-QIN standards for CESNI, by including the automation of on-board systems;
- Support the organisation of one-off events aiming to gather information from experts on a given thematic area.
Coordination of the work of other partners involved in the project in the domain of navigation personnel competencies and ensure the reporting of this work
- Provide the project leader with the analyses and reports, taking into account the work of experts and partners in the Platina III project, trainers, social partners, operator associations, and river commissions;
- Assist in the development and implementation of standards for continuous training in order to facilitate the social transition of navigation personnel;
- Provide the project leader with the analyses and reports, taking into account the work of experts and partners of the Platina III project, trainers, social partners, operator associations, and river commissions.
Follow-up of the work linked to the above-mentioned areas, in particular energy transition and automation
- Analysis and follow-up of European policies on inland navigation transport;
- Follow-up and, where necessary, participation in preparatory work directly linked to these activities and ensure their consistency with current regulatory activity;
- Preparation, follow-up and participation in events/expert groups directly linked to these activities;
- Technical and economic monitoring;
- Ensure the global coordination of CCNR activities linked to the Platina III project and reporting to the project coordinator, together with the Project Manager in charge of European projects and managers of other activities of the project;
- Participation in internal meetings and working groups;
- Participation in and, where appropriate, preparing for events in connection with the above-mentioned areas or in relation with the Platina III European project.
Candidate profile
Background and competencies
- Master’s degree in Law;
- Interest in professional training thematics, energy transition and European policies;
- Prior experience in the field is desirable;
- Excellent command of English (written and oral) as well as one of the following languages: German, Dutch or French (native language level);
- Sound legal knowledge. Familiar with the area of professional qualifications and the drafting of standards;
- Coordination and follow-up of projects in a multicultural environment;
- Knowledge of Pack Office;
- Knowledge of international organisations and European projects;
- Excellent drafting ability in the English language. Ability to express his/herself in a clear and precise manner;
- Priority management (potentially conflictual);
- Skilled in decision-making processes/decision-making tools;
- Ability to work autonomously as well as in a collaborative mode, and transversely;
- Capacity for analysis and synthesis (interdisciplinary).
Conditions and aptitudes
National of a CCNR Member State (Germany, Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Switzerland).
The Secretariat of the Central Commission is reputed for its competences and technical expertise, its flexibility and ability to take into account developments (notably technological) in order to promote them, as well as for its high-quality work and service culture. The expectations of the Project Manager are therefore high.
What the CCNR offers
A fixed-term contract of 30 months.
The Project Manager shall carry out his/her function under the responsibility of the Assistant Secretary General and under the supervision of the Administrator in charge of professional qualifications for navigation personnel, with the support of the departments concerned, while at the same time leaving room for manoeuvre for his/her own initiatives.
Occasional travel to Member States, or elsewhere in Europe, may be foreseen.
Monthly salary (after tax) shall depend on the level of experience and will be negotiated with the organisation.
Candidates are invited to send their application (CV and cover letter) by email, before 15 November 2020 to the CCNR Secretariat, for the attention of the Head of Human Resources at: career@ccr-zkr.org.
this job offer is not open for applications
