Pool of four (4) experts (Technical and Legal Expertise in the Field of Drones and Counter-Drone Operations)

• Intermediate results (effects):

• Strengthened operational capacities of the BiH Border Police through the training of beginner, intermediate, and future drone pilot trainers.
• Improved knowledge and practical skills in drone operation, aerial mapping, and counter-drone techniques among participants.
• Enhanced understanding of the EU regulatory framework for drone usage and the national legal context in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Development of a core group of future trainers capable of disseminating the acquired knowledge and ensuring continuity of the training effort.

• Final results (impacts):

• Official certification of trained drone pilots.
• Use of modern tools and technologies such as drones to improve border protection and combat irregular immigration.
• Harmonisation and centralisation of drone procurement and use in BiH.
• Sustainable capacity-building through a pool of certified trainers able to train new operators locally.

A pool of four (4) short-term experts are being recruited to support and assist the senior short-term expert already recruited by Civipol to deliver a full training program for beginners, intermediates, and future drones’ pilot trainers from the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Principal objective:

• The main objective is to create a training unit for drones’ remote pilot instructors, with due certification, able to train by themselves other Bosnian border police officers. 

Secondary objective:

• Identify and adapt to equipment and technologic needs, with due respect to European standards.
• Define performance indicators.
• Assist in writing any SOP needed as new regulations in relation with training courses within BIH Police. 

Result(s) of the activity:

• Preparation of an activity report analysing the implementation of the training sessions, highlighting both challenges encountered and positive outcomes observed before and during delivery.
• Formulation of recommendations to local authorities in Mostar aimed at upgrading the existing training infrastructure and ensuring the sustainability of activities beyond the project’s timeframe.
• Definition of follow-up actions based on the findings and recommendations outlined in the expert’s report.

Sending of the application by email, including a CV (European model) of the expert, a copy of a valid identity document with photo (passeport), as well as a paragraph of presentation and motivation in the body of the email. 

Please send your application electronically by Monday 4th August 11:00 CET to the following email addresses of the EU4FAST team: 

• Ms. Tatiana MORALES, Project Manager:  tatiana.morales@civipol.fr 
• Mr Franck FORTIN, Project Manager franck.fortin@experts.civipol.fr
• Mr Bruno CHETANNEAU, Senior Expert WP 4.2: bruno.chetanneau@experts.civipol.fr

Please mention in the subject line " EU4FAST application your name and surname –Activity 4.2.3-2.3 BS Drone training in BiH"

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. 

Screening of Applications
Only applications corresponding to the selection criteria of the expert profiles will be shortlisted.

Evaluation of applications
The evaluation of applications will be carried out by Civipol. The successful candidates will be contacted by the EU4FAST team for further formalities of the mobilization.

Terms and Conditions

Fees : to be decided
Duration: approx 166 days from September 2025 to June 2026;
Type of contract: Service provision
Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina (mainly Mostar) and remotely.
Eligibility criteria: The position is not open to nationals of beneficiary countries.