NLNG Ship Manning Ltd Recruits Industrial Relations Officer

Nigeria LNG Limited was incorporated as a limited liability company on 17 May 1989, to produce LNG and natural gas liquids (NGL) for export. The plant was built by TSKJ consortium, which was led by former Halliburton’s subsidiary KBR. Other participants of the consortium were Snamprogetti, Technip and JGC Corporation. 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: Industrial Relations Officer

Ref: NSML/2010/003

Location: NSML Head Office – Lagos

The Job:
The appointee will monitor and implement the NLNG Seafarers COS, Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Nigerian ratings, in line with International Labour Organistion (ILO), International Transport Federation (ITF) NAMASA rules and requirements for Maritime Labour. He/she will monitor and foster/ensure a harmonious relationship amongst the Nigerian rating on BGT ships.

The duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
Initiate the review of Shipboard officers Conditions of services periodically in line with CBA and current realities
Participate in the Industrial Relations Meetings to handle concerns of seafarers
In line with Fleet Managers requirements, draft and review procedures / work instructions for the administration of shipboard personnel
Assist in the development of guidelines for the management of NSML’s seafarers’ rights and obligations under the various International Maritime Labour Organisation Laws, Merchant Navy Code of Conduct, Fleet Management
Agreements, NSML Conditions of Service etc.
Participate in official visits by NSML personnel to NSML fleet personnel at home or hospital
Assist in promoting harmonious relationships between the company, industrial unions, and other organizations that deal with wellbeing of seafarers.
Assist in evaluating the performance of cadets, investigate issues / prepare disciplinary/grievances case files for senior management consideration and implement decisions for improved performances

The Person:
The right candidate should:
Possess a good university degree in Humanities or Social Sciences
Have 3-5 years cognate experience in HR practice 3 years of which must have been spent as Officer of Core Personnel/
HR function in a reputable organization preferably in an oil & gas company
Be a good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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