Counsellor for Technical Matters Relating to Inland Navigation Vessels (m/f)

The Danube Commission (DC), an international organisation based in Budapest, announces that the position of "Counsellor for technical matters relating to inland navigation vessels" will become vacant on 1 July 2027. The selection process will take place between May and December 2026. - Works under the direction of the Chief Engineer. - Advises the Commission and maintains continuous contact with authorities of the Member States, international organizations, and sector stakeholders. - Prepares Commission documents on technical requirements for vessels and their equipment, radar and radio systems, and modern navigation aids. - Prepares Commission documents on the transport of dangerous goods and participates in the Joint Meeting of Experts (WP.15/AC.2 UNECE) for the Regulations annexed to the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN). - Prepares Commission documents on equipping vessels with technical means to prevent pollution of Danube waters. - Prepares documents on air pollution prevention and greenhouse gas emission reduction from vessels operating on the Danube. - Participates in updating the European Standard for Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation Vessels (ES-TRIN) within the framework of the European Committee for drawing up Standards in the field of Inland Navigation (CESNI). - Contributes to projects, initiatives, and studies dealing with greenhouse gas emission reduction in inland navigation, adaptation of the Danube fleet to new markets, and adaptation to low navigation levels. - Provides expertise and support to national administrations of Danube states in cooperation with fleet operators on innovation and implementation activities. - Prepares and implements expert meetings on the modernization of the Danube fleet to achieve the use of alternative propulsion systems and climate-neutral fuels, electrification of navigation, higher energy efficiency, and lower fuel consumption. - Participates in European initiatives dealing with the legal framework for low-emission alternative propulsion systems and fuels and their market introduction. This call for applications is open exclusively to applicants who are citizens of Austria, Germany, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia, or Ukraine. DC will manage your application in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679. Submission of the application is considered consent to the processing of personal data. Unsuccessful applications and records will be deleted within 1 year.

- University degree, diploma from a qualifying higher education institution, preferably in shipbuilding or marine engineering - Practical experience in work relating to low-emission alternative energy sources and energy efficiency in inland navigation (shipyard, shipbuilding institute, technology provider, ship classification society, or government authorities) - Knowledge of relevant EU initiatives and EU funding programmes, and experience with relevant EU-funded projects - Editorial skills, precise written and verbal communication - Comprehensive IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office applications - Good command of written and spoken English and knowledge of one of the official languages of the Danube Commission is obligatory - High degree of teamwork, initiative, and motivation This call for applications is open exclusively to applicants who are citizens of Austria, Germany, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia, or Ukraine.