Ship Manning & Progression Officer at Nigeria LNG

REF: NSH/2X/2018/08/001
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Grade: Officer

The Job

• To maximize the utilization of NSML seafarers to ensure statutory safe manning levels and relief planning, and overall co-ordination of logistics for implementing all Crew Changes.

Job Duties (The duties will include, but are not limited to the following)
The Person:

• Plan shipboard assignments for assigned BGT ships and ensure all stakeholders’ interests are met whilst ensuring that the vessels are adequately manned in line with Flag state requirements.
• Implement Crew Changes and ensure adherence to, uniform interpretation and application of approved policies and procedures for seafarers
• Assist in the development and implementation of NSML policies and procedures and provision of professional advice and guidance to appropriate line managers and seafarers on shipboard personnel related issues.
• Investigate, recommend and implement strategies for improved performance and increased Officers’ availability for sea service.
• Undertake ship visits to Nigerian Officers on board and respond to issues/concern raised by Officers/Cadets with view to creating a harmonious working environment.
• Support NSM in the provision of effective oversight manning activities for third party Manning Agents contracted by BGT Fleet Managers for provision of Nigerian Ratings Manpower services for BGT Ships.
• Maintenance of an efficient crew mail delivery system to Nigerian Officers and Cadets
• Preparation of Management Report on Utilization of Nigerian Officers and Cadets.

Requirements
The right candidate should:

• Be a contractor of NLNG with valid ID card
• Possess a good University degree in any of Social Science courses, with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower (2.2) plus a recognized professional qualification in Admin/Personnel Management.
• Possess a minimum of 4-5 years post-graduation experience in a similar or related role in NLNG Limited and currently on the job
• Good commercial skills, customer focus and mind set.
• Good communication, negotiating and interpersonal skills, Self-starter, with a good track record of delivery.
• Fluency in English as a business and contract language.
• Not be more than 40 years as at 31st December 2018.