Director - Maritime Safety Division

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Secretary-General, the incumbent will:

1. Direct, supervise and coordinate the work of the Maritime Safety Division.

2. Advise the Secretary-General and analyze and assess policy issues related to maritime safety, security, facilitation and human element (seafarers).

3. Act as Secretary of the Maritime Safety Committee.

4. As a member of the Senior Management Team, provide key contributions to implementing IMO's strategic goals.

5. Serve, and/or provide advice to, the Assembly, the Council and other committees and subcommittees on matters relating to maritime safety and security.

6. Provide strategic guidance to the Secretary-General and other Directors on changes and developments in the fields of maritime safety and security; and related needs of the Organization.

7. Lead, manage and motivate staff and facilitate teamwork, staff development and excellent performance within the Maritime Safety Division, in line with established policies.

8. Prepare the programmes and supporting elements for the divisional budget; assign and monitor divisional performance targets; report on budget/programme performance and productivity; and provide input for the results-based budget of the Organization, consistent with the Organization's budgetary cycles and administrative requirements.

9. Ensure that the Maritime Safety Division fulfils its mandate and the standards for its output are maintained at high-quality level.

10. Lead the introduction of any innovative and change management programmes to enhance the work of the Maritime Safety Division.

11. Provide advice, liaise and coordinate on maritime safety, security, facilitation and human element matters with other Divisions and outside the Organization, as required.

12. Represent the Organization at international fora in the field of maritime safety, security, facilitation and human element.

13. Provide presentations at conferences, seminars, symposia and other meetings, and lecture at WMU and IMLI, as required.

14. Monitor, review and approve the technical content of IMO publications based on the work of the Maritime Safety Division.

15. Oversee the recruitment of staff for the Maritime Safety Division in line with the principles of gender parity and geographical representation; as well as the selection of service providers, consultants and/or other relevant contractual assignments for the Division.

16. Assume responsibility, from time to time, for specific areas of work, as required, and carry out any other duties and responsibilities, as assigned by the Secretary-General.