Industrial Relations Officer at LNG

(REF: NSM/2014/003)
Location: NSML Head Office - Port Horcourt

Responsibilities

• The appointee will monitor and implement NSML's Seafarers COS, Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Nigerian ratings, in line with Internaitonal Labour Organization (ILO), International Transport Federation (ITF) and NIMASA rules/requirements for Maritime Labour.
• He/she will maintain harmonious employee relationships amongst the Shipboard Officers and Ratings by liaising with the Fleet managers, Manning Agencies, appropriate Unions and Employers Associations, Regulatory bodies to ensure continuous availability of shipboard personnel for sea service. 
• Monitor the provision oi Nigerian Raling Manpower Services for BCT ships and participates in the collective bargaining process of the Rc!ings with relevont authorities.
• Initiate the review of Shipboard Officers Conditions of Service periodically in line with CBA and current reaiifies emergent from international survey of Conditions of Service.
• Coordinote Company representation at social functions of NSML Fleet Personnel (Cadets and Officers), home ond hospital welfare visits and follow up on welrare issuesfor seafarers ond facilitate conroct between seoiorers away on assignments and their respective families.
• Assist in promoting hormonious relationships between the Company and the Industrial unions, NIMASA, ITF; ILO, and ensure Personnel and Company's representation with appropriate unions/bodies.
• Assist in evaluoting the performance of Cadets, investigate issues/prepare disciplinary/grievances case files for Senior Management approval and implement decisions for improved performances.
• Undertake Ship and College visits to Nigerian Officers on board and respond to issues/concerns raised by Officers/Cadets with view to creating a harmonious working environment.
• Enquire into and gather Industry/Market intelligence on Shipping/Maritime matters globally and recommend mitigating measures for coping with changes to Management consideration.
• Advice shipboard staff of Home News, Mail broadcasts and Fleet Circulars and act generally as communication focal person for them.

Requirements

• Possess a University degree in Humanities or Social Sciences, obtained at a minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1)
• Five to eight years cognate experience in HR practice, three years of which must have been spent as a Senior Officer of core Personnel! HR function in a reputable organization.
• Maritime sector and Industrial relations experience will be an added advantage.
• Must be a goad team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Not be more than 35 years as at 31st December 2014.