Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG): Head Project Co-Ordination

Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG), a world-class company helping to build a better Nigeria, seeks to engage personnel for immediate employment in the following positions:

HEAD, PROJECT CO-ORDINATION REF: HRF/2010/001

Location: Shore Position - Lagos

The job:
The position is a Fixed Term Contract position for 2 years.
The appointee will be required :

• To provide advisory support for NLNG Ship Manning Limited (NSML), a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG limited to position the organization as a fully fledged Manning Company.
  
• To lead in the definition of structures, systems and processes required to upgrade to best in class standards manning operations.
  
• To guide the new organization in the acquisition of experience and network of relationships with IMO, ITF, UK MCA and relevant bodies in the international maritime industry.

Responsibilities
The duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support NSML in the articulation of strategic objectives and set milestones for achieving the set vision.
  
• Initiate and develop procedures & processes tor efficient and effective management of NSML
  
• Provide internationally recognized templates and Standards' of policies and guidelines for Seafarers development/ deployment meeting established best practices.
  
• Provide guidance for NSML shore based personnel Competency Assessment and Development of personnel to charterers to Nigeria LNG Limited) to find placement for short-term attachment and cross posting opportunities for NSML personnel.
  
• Liase with partners (Fleet Managers for own vessels ant other ship charterers to Nigeria LNG Limited) to find placement for short-term attachnment and cross posting opportunities for NSML personnel.
  
• Participate in negotiations with Unions and ITF in setting and agreeing Terms & Conditions of Employment and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
  
• Act as Focal Point for Quality Assurance and compliance with international manning industry standards and practices including but not limited to provision of tested technologies to automate work processes.

The Person:
The right candidate should:

• Possess a Class 1 (Deck) Certificate of Competence or a good university degree in Humanities or Social Sciences with Commercial Shipping Knowledge.
  
• Should be a Captain/Master or Chief Officer with 3 - 5 years experience in the running of a Manning Agency; or degree holder with 10 or more years cognate experience in HR practices, 5 years of which must have been spent at the level of Head of core Manning function in a reputable International Manning Company.
  
• Evidence of a sound knowledge of processes and functions in the management of a manning agency.
  
• Evidence of networking contacts at IMO, ITF and other Maritime Regulatory bodies in UK (MCA) and other jurisdictions.
  
• Basic knowledge of IT & Project Management (setting priorities).

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their handwritten Application Letter, Photocopies of their Credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) formatted as indicated below.

- Surname
- First Name/Initials
- Date Of Birth
- Age
- State Of Origin
- Sex
- Marital Status
- Contact Address (Not P. O. Box)
- Telephone Number
- E-Mail Address
- Institution(S) Attended With Dates
- Degree(S) Obtained With Dates
- Class Of Degree
- Previous Work Experience
- Referees

Package the Application Letter, Photocopies of Credentials and CV in an envelope. The Reference Number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated at the top left-hand corner of the envelope. The Application Letter and envelope should be addressed to
The Manager, Manpower Planning & Resourcing, and forwarded to ANY of the following addresses:

Nigeria LNG Limited
C&C Towers
Plot 1684 Sanusi Fafunwa St Victoria Island
Pmb 12774
Lagos

Nigeria LNG Limited
Amadi Creek
Integrated Service Base
Off Eastern Bye-Pass
Port-Harcourt
Rivers State

Nigeria LNG Limited
Plant Complex
Bonny Island
Rivers State

Nigeria LNG Limited
8th Floor
Churchgate Towers
Central Business District
Abuja

Application Deadline
18th May, 2010

Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.