Maritime Safety Associate — SAR, Training & Human Element

IMO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

IMO is seeking an Associate Technical Officer in the Maritime Safety Division for a fixed-term two-year appointment (probationary first year). The role requires a maritime degree and at least two years of operational safety experience, with strong English skills and proficiency in IMO instruments and MS Office.

Salary is US$56,046 net per year, plus post adjustment, tax-free in the UK. The incumbent will provide technical expertise on safety, training, and the human element, preparing documents

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ professional operational experience in maritime safety or maritime administration is essential.
• University degree in Nautical Science; Maritime Engineering and Ship Science; Maritime Transport; Maritime Administration; or equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks related to search and rescue, maritime training, safety management and the human element, and provide advice to Member States and other organizations.
• Assist in preparation for meetings and follow-up, including documents, briefs and reports.
• Act as Secretary of working groups established by MSC or related bodies.
• Coordinate and support multidisciplinary projects within the Maritime Safety Division.
• Prepare reports, publications, circulars and other documents as assigned.
• Cooperate with other divisions and attend meetings representing the Organization.
• Support delivery of technical cooperation and capacity-building activities, including seminars/workshops.
• Carry out missions to Member States on specific assignments and represent the Organization as required.
• Undertake other duties connected to the work of the Division.

Skills

IMO instruments knowledge

Technical advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Creative problem solving

Education

Maritime degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

GMDSS equipment knowledge

Job description

IMO is seeking an Associate Technical Officer in the Maritime Safety Division for a fixed-term two-year appointment (probationary first year). The role requires a maritime degree and at least two years of operational safety experience, with strong English skills and proficiency in IMO instruments and MS Office.

Salary is US$56,046 net per year, plus post adjustment, tax-free in the UK. The incumbent will provide technical expertise on safety, training, and the human element, preparing documents