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Within the framework of the European Ports Alliance and its cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean, this assignment aims to strengthen regional port security and counter the infiltration of organised crime and illicit trafficking in ports. The initiative seeks to build on existing regional efforts and assess the feasibility of establishing a Latin American and Caribbean Ports Alliance, ensuring complementarity with European security frameworks and international best practices
Job Responsibility:
Conduct an in-depth comparative analysis of port security initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean
Assess the feasibility of establishing a Caribbean and Latin American Ports Alliance
Identify concrete synergies with the European Ports Alliance and other EU-led security initiatives
Ensure proposals are non-duplicative, evidence-based and adapted to regional realities
Contribute, jointly with two European experts, to a comparative analysis of port and maritime security initiatives in the Caribbean and wider LAC region
Analyse governance, operational and legal feasibility for a regional Ports Alliance
Identify areas for enhanced cooperation in port security, customs risk management and law enforcement coordination
Engage regional stakeholders, including CARICOM, IMPACS and other relevant Caribbean institutions, ensuring local ownership
Participate in preparatory meetings and contribute to structured work planning
Draft and review high-quality technical inputs and strategic recommendations
Requirements:
University degree in Law, Public Administration, Management, Political Science or a related field
Minimum 20 years of professional experience
More than 20 years of experience in port management, port security and/or customs cooperation in the Caribbean region
More than 10 years of experience working with international or regional organisations related to port security, maritime security, customs or law enforcement
Full professional fluency in English (oral and written) – essential
Proven expertise in port and maritime security governance
Strong understanding of organised crime dynamics affecting Caribbean ports
Demonstrated experience in regional cooperation frameworks
Excellent analytical, drafting and stakeholder engagement skills