Associate Technical Officer

US$ 56,046 net per annum, plus post adjustment (currently US$ 44,612). Salary is free of income tax in the United Kingdom.

Under the direct supervision of the respective Heads, Operational Safety, and Maritime Training and Human Element; and the overall supervision of the Deputy Director, Subdivision for Operational Safety and Human Element (OSHE), the incumbent will provide technical expertise on a number of operational safety, maritime safety and human element matters and overall support for the work of the Division.

1. Carry out tasks, as may be directed, relating to search and rescue, maritime training, safety management and the human element, and provide advice to Member States and other organizations, as appropriate;

2. Assist in the preparation for, serving and following-up of, meetings of Committees, Sub-Committees and other relevant bodies through the preparation of documents, briefs and reports; and assist in other meetings, as appropriate;

3. Act as Secretary of working groups established by MSC, its subsidiary or other relevant bodies;

4. Assist in the conduct of multidisciplinary projects, coordinating and supporting their implementation; and in other work of the Maritime Safety Division as may be assigned.

5. Prepare reports, publications, circulars and other documents and correspondence as assigned, including responses to queries on IMO instruments and documentation, in the context of the duties and responsibilities of the post, as assigned;

6. Cooperate closely with other relevant Divisions of the Secretariat; and attend relevant meetings representing the Organization, as assigned, particularly related to search and rescue, maritime training, safety management and the human element; 

7. Support the delivery of relevant technical cooperation and capacity building activities in the fields of search and rescue, maritime training, safety management and the human element, including the organization of, and participation in, seminars/workshops, as required;

8. Carry out missions to Member States on specific assignments; and represent the Organization, as required; and

9. Undertake such other duties connected to the work of the Maritime Safety Division as may be assigned.

A minimum of 2 years’ professional operational experience in maritime safety or maritime administration, including dealing with matters related to search and rescue, maritime training, safety management and the human element is essential.

University degree in Nautical Science; Maritime Engineering and Ship Science; Maritime Transport; Maritime Administration; or equivalent is essential.

Proficiency in English (oral and written) is essential. Knowledge of one or more of the other official languages of the United Nations would be an advantage.

Experience with the implementation of IMO instruments, in particular the SOLAS Convention, STCW Convention and Code, SAR Convention, ISM Code, or IAMSAR Manual is essential.

Proficiency in MS Office applications is essential.

Technical knowledge of SAR and GMDSS equipment, services and systems is required. Operational experience concerning SAR operations ashore and/or onboard ships  would be an advantage.

Seafaring experience at the operational and/or management levels with responsibility for the implementation of safety/environmental related procedures would be an advantage.

Experience in project management support would be an advantage.

Fixed-term for two years (first year is probationary) with the possibility of further extension, subject to satisfactory performance.