NLNG Ship Manning Ltd: Planning and Manning Officer

The NLNG Ship Manning Limited (NSML) a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited, a world-class company helping to build a better Nigeria, seeks to engage personnel for immediate employment in the below position:

Job Position: Planning & Manning Officer

Ref: NSML/2010/001

Location: NSML Head Office – Lagos

The Job:
The appointee will assist in maximizing the utilization of NSML Fleet Personnel (officers & ratings) managed by Fleet Managers to ensure statutory safe manning levels and relief planning. He/She will provide overall coordination of logistics for implementing all crew changes, ship visits and third party access to NLNG chartered ships at Bonny & other ports.

The duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
Plan shipboard assignments for assigned BGT ships and ensure all stakeholders’ interests are met
Assist to draw up shipboard personnel relief plans/schedules
Implement crew changes and ensure adherence to uniform interpretation and application of approved policies and procedures to seafarers.
Arrange logistics for officers and cadets and contact them on plan for their shipboard assignments
Assist in providing professional advice and guidance to seafarers on shipboard personnel related issues
Undertake quarterly ship visits to the Nigerian officers on board
Maintain an efficient crew mail delivery system to Nigerian officers and cadets ;
Prepare monthly management report on utilization of Nigerian officers and cadets
Assist in conducting periodic reconciliation of shipboard allowances with fleet manager
Respond to all issues, concerns raised by officers/cadets relating to their sea service
Support Manager, Manning & Operations in the effective oversight of manning activities by 3rd party Manning Agents contracted by BGT fleet managers
Prepare joining instructions and leave notifications for officers joining/ offsigning.
Acknowledge all correspondence related to crew changes
The Person:
The right candidate should:
Possess a good university degree in Humanities, Law or Social Sciences.
Possess 3 years post graduation manning experience in a shipping organization or HR function with crewing responsibilities in an oil & gas company.
Have knowledge of shipping operations in the maritime industry
Be a good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Possess computer literacy skills and ability to work with cTcwing software will be an advantage.

Method of Applying
Interested applicants should apply to:

The Manager.
Manpower Planning & Resourcing,

through ANY of the following addresses:

Nigeria LNG Limited
C&C Towers
Plot 1684 Sanusi Fafunwa St
Victoria Island
Lagos, Nigeria

OR

Nigeria LNG Limited
Amadi Creek
Integrated Service
Port-Harcourt
Rivers State, Nigeria

OR

Nigeria LNG Limited
Plant Complex
Bonny Island
Rivers State, Nigeria

OR

Nigeria LNG Limited
8th Floor
ChurchGate Towers
Central Business District
Abuja, Nigeria

Forwarding their handwritten applications, photocopies of their credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae with full details of contact address (not P.O Box), telephone numbers and email address. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated at the top left-hand corner of the envelope, which should reach the addressee on or before 21st December 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified/contacted.
Kindly ensure valid e-mail addresses and phone numbers are provided in your application.

The Curriculum Vitae should be formatted in the order listed below:
Surname
First Name/Initials
Date of Birth
Age
State of Origin
Sex
Marital Status
Contact Address
Telephone Number
E-Mail Address
Institution(s) Attended With Dates
Degree(S) Obtained With Dates
Class of Degree
Previous Work Experience
Referees
Application Closes on 21st December, 2010