Crew Manager

12 month temporary contract / full time

• offered on a 12 month contract basis initially, with possibility of extension subject to local terms.

Location: The successful candidate may be based in one of the following Greenpeace Organizations: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Poland and the Netherlands. *

We offer competitive NGO level salary and benefits, the specifics of which depend on the location where the successful candidate(s) will be based. We aim to share this information with candidates before reaching the offer stage.

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  Other locations that have existing independent Greenpeace National/Regional organisations might be considered on a case by case basis, depending on the hosting capacity availability and compliance, however please note that we can not guarantee hosting ability in every location before we fully assess the situation.

Internal GP network candidates from NROs (not current GPI staff) will be considered on a case by case basis as we cannot guarantee hosting capacity for GPI staff in every location where there is a GP office. We will aim to explore possibilities for qualified GP network candidates.

The Role

The Crew Manager ensures that the ships are suitably staffed according to Greenpeace ship’s operational, technical and campaign requirements, by strategic workforce planning, selection, and recruitment of maritime professionals. They act as a key liaison for crew matters overseeing planning, logistics, maritime training and career development. Actively engages and collaborates with various stakeholders in GPI Operations department as well as other Greenpeace NRO’s in all relevant areas.

What you will do:

Ship Crewing and Recruitment

• Responsible to ensure ships are suitably staffed to Greenpeace ships operational and technical requirements, by selecting crew for relevant roles after liaising with various stakeholders in GPI and NROs taking into account contractual requirements
• Leads and manages all recruitment efforts for all maritime roles in line with existing hiring practices.
• Ensures alignment with GPI P&C policy and practice.

Crew Logistics

• Responsible for ensuring that the ship's crew have all necessary and valid documentation and certification for travel, health, and work assignment.
• Responsible for ensuring all crew are timely informed about their embarking/ disembarkation plans and update them on any changes. Responsible for all crew travel arrangements and logistics and department staff travel to ships.

Crew HR management, maritime training and policy alignment

• Oversees crew on board management processes and HR policies and procedures, in alignment with the GPI P&C unit.
• Responsible for guiding the captains in responding to and resolving personnel issues, in line with the Crew Unit code of conduct, seagoing personnel HR policies, Dutch labour law and international regulations in line with JEDIS principles. Escalate issues to Head of Crew as necessary.

Networks and communications

• Responsible for Informing crew with relevant organisational and campaign updates, as well as information on assignments.
• Actively liaises with campaign, actions, and operations to inform them of crew changes and manages project specific crew requirements.
• Develops and maintains contacts with crewing departments in other NGOs, certified agencies and training institutions to support recruitment, compliance, and workforce development.

Emergency support

For further information about this role, please see the full job description by clicking HERE.

What We’re Looking For

We know no one brings every skill or experience to a role like this. If you bring some of the following and are motivated to learn, collaborate, and lead with integrity, we encourage you to apply.

Skills and Experience

• Extensive HR experience which includes engagement in international organisations
• Experience in working with non-governmental and/or campaigning organisations
• Good interpersonal skills and experience in operating within an international and multicultural environment
• Experience in ship crewing/ manning and personnel management
• Understanding and experience of ship crewing requirements, regulations, conventions and certification
• Understanding of Dutch labour law and regulations
• Knowledge of written and spoken Dutch is desirable
• Greenpeace ship experience is preferable
• Ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment
• Willingness to take personal initiative and responsibility and to find novel solutions to problems.
• Experience in budget management and crew payroll software
• Fluency in written and spoken English

What you can expect:

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also access our virtual wellness initiatives, such as mindfulness, yoga and meditation and also have the opportunity to join our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.

About us:

Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 26 independent national/regional organisations, and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

Our goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. That means we want to:

• protect biodiversity in all its forms, and promote environmental and social justice
• prevent pollution and abuse of the earth’s ocean, land, air and fresh water
• end all nuclear threats
• promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence

To Apply

If you share our vision, please click 'apply' to begin your application.

To apply for this role, we require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via our online application form.

Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. We will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post.

It’s advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.

At GPI, we understand there are potential benefits of using open AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT), however for the purpose of this application we prefer to see answers written by candidates themselves, so we can get a good impression on your thinking.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at recruitment.int@greenpeace.org. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and can't be submitted via this email.

We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. We’d love to know how your unique experience can bring value to our team. We believe in people power and having representation from many different communities to effect change.

Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply!

CLOSING DATE: 16 August 2026 @ 23:59 CEST