Technical Officer

Overview

Provide technical expertise on ship systems and equipment and the implementation of the Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) methodology. Act as Secretary for the Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) and implement the FSA programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out work on ship systems and equipment and formal safety assessment (FSA).
• Act as Secretary of the Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE), including preparation, organization, drafting, editing, and follow-up of meetings.
• Implement the FSA programme and coordinate the work of the FSA Experts Group.
• Carry out Secretariat functions and provide technical expertise to the MSC and its subsidiary bodies.
• Respond to technical queries and prepare reports, publications, presentations, and circular letters.
• Carry out missions and represent the Organization at national and international conferences.
• Provide support and technical expertise to the Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division (TCID).
• Assist in the coordination and support of other officers and research assistants/secretaries.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Experience

Minimum seven years’ work experience in at least one of the following fields is essential: naval architecture; marine engineering; shipboard fire safety; shipboard life-saving appliances; which may include approval of ships’ Fire Control and/or Safety Equipment Plans, ship surveying or equivalent engineering experience. Experience in project management or/and the delivery of capacity-building programmes/activities is essential. Experience of participation in international technical meetings and ship survey experience based on IMO regulations and classification society rules; IT skills (databases, website data, etc.); and management skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree* in one of the following fields is essential: naval architecture, marine engineering or similar technical subjects. *A first-level university degree with four additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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