Summary
Nakilat is hiring a Marine Personnel Officer for its Doha office. The role supports personnel serving on company vessels by coordinating relief plans, travel, training and employment documentation, and by maintaining officer records. Duties also include screening applicants, following up on appraisals and development plans, and visiting ships mainly in Qatar, with some worldwide travel. Applicants need a relevant degree and 3–6 years of experience; knowledge of shipping HR legislation such as STCW and MLC is viewed favorably. Preference will be given to Qatari candidates.
The posting
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Job Summary and Purpose
Support the activities of the marine personnel who are on vessels wholly owned by the organization as defined within the in-house safety management system of NAKILAT. Ensure that the company vessels that are under their control are manned by properly qualified, experienced and competent personnel.
Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities:
Onboarding:
1. Establish and maintain an updated and comprehensive Relief Plan up to one year in advance for all officers who are going offshore.
2. Organize travel arrangements for the officers to join and leave the vessels. If required, the person can also take the advice of third parties such as port agents and travel agents.
3. Ensure that the officers at all times satisfy the training and documentary requirements as per the policies and procedures of the company and the legal requirements of the ship’s registry. E.g. - Flag and National Certificates of Competency, Special Qualification Certificates. Ensure that all this data is recorded in an agreed format.
Appraisal and Performance Management:
4. Review the appraisal reports for all officers and follow-up on recommended actions with regards to performance management. E.g. - Identification of training needs, disciplinary matters.
5. Establish a personal development plan for all the officers and monitor the same on a continuous basis.
Training Programs:
6. Liaise with the training section on scheduling training courses for personnel under their responsibility.
Recruitment:
7. Maintain a database of applicants and undertake initial screening of applicants.
Employee Records:
8. Maintain all personnel and vessels files necessary to accurately record, document, certify, train and for payment of salaries as per the company policies and standards.
Generic Accountabilities:
Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment (QHSE):
9. Adhere to all relevant QHSE policies, procedures, instructions and controls so that NAKILAT provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:
10. Follow all relevant departmental policies and procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
Others:
11. Undertake pre-planned visits of ships mainly in Qatar but also worldwide and report back to all the concerned personnel.
12. Arrange for the registration of the achievements of Qatari officers with Qatari officers.
13. Maintain reports of the Marine Personnel department as agreed upon by the Marine Personnel Manager.
14. Assist and arrange temporary sea service assignments for marine cadets and officers who have been employed by other Qatari companies.
15. Perform other administrative duties such as absence maintenance, expense claims.
16. Carry out any other duties as directed by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills
Qualifications:
• Degree in Business Administration/Human Resources or any other related field. Knowledge of shipping HR related legislation will be looked upon favorably (STCW/MLC)
Experience:
• Minimum of 3 - 6 years’ experience in a medium to large sized company
Job Specific Skill:
• Reasonable amount of understanding of the Maritime industry and the extensive amount of legal requirements pertaining to sea staff employment
• Good knowledge of HR principles and practices
• Good knowledge of world geography including major ports and supporting airports