Marine Personnel Officer

NAKILAT; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

NAKILAT is seeking an HR professional to support marine personnel on company vessels. The role focuses on onboarding, training, and compliance with maritime HR requirements and ship registry standards.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Business Administration or HR and 3–6 years’ experience in a sizable company, plus knowledge of shipping legislation (STCW/MLC). Strong understanding of HR principles and maritime geography is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration/Human Resources;STCW/MLC knowledge is a plus.
• 3–6 years’ experience in a medium to large sized company.
• Knowledge of shipping HR legislation is favorable (STCW/MLC).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain employee relief/onboarding plans for officers.
• Manage appraisal and performance, including development plans and training needs.
• Coordinate recruitment, screening and records management for sea staff.
• Maintain personnel and vessels files for payroll and compliance.

Skills

Maritime knowledge

HR principles

Geography knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Human Resources

Job description

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.

Key Accountabilities:

Onboarding:

• Establish and maintain an updated and comprehensive Relief Plan up to one year in advance for all officers who are going offshore.
• 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.
• 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:

• 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.
• Establish a personal development plan for all the officers and monitor the same on a continuous basis.

Training Programs:

• Liaise with the training section on scheduling training courses for personnel under their responsibility.

Recruitment:

• Maintain a database of applicants and undertake initial screening of applicants.

Employee Records:

• 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.

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 Skills:

• 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