Senior Maritime Instructor-Navigation/Deck

JOB SUMMARY:

A Nigerian/Expatriate to provide academic, practical and simulator-based navigation and deck training in accordance with STCW 1978, as amended, IMO requirements, NIMASA regulations and applicable institutional standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver theoretical, practical and simulator-based navigation training.
• Teach Terrestrial Navigation, Celestial Navigation, Electronic Navigation, ECDIS, Radar/ARPA, Passage Planning, Bridge Watchkeeping, COLREGs and related subjects.
• Conduct practical training using the Institute's navigation/bridge simulator and associated equipment.
• Develop lesson plans, course notes, training materials, simulator exercises and assessments.
• Conduct examinations, practical assessments and competency evaluations.
• Train cadets and maritime professionals in safe navigation, bridge resource management and watchkeeping procedures.
• Ensure all training complies with STCW, NIMASA and approved maritime training standards.
• Participate in curriculum review and development of new maritime training programmes.
• Supervise and mentor junior maritime instructors.
• Maintain accurate training, assessment and examination records.
• Participate in internal audits, NIMASA inspections, NBTE accreditation exercises and other regulatory assessments.
• Monitor effective use, maintenance and readiness of navigation simulators and training equipments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years relevant maritime/sea-going experience.
• Preferably substantial experience as Chief Officer or Master Mariner.
• Minimum 3 years' teaching, training, assessment or instructional experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrable experience with ECDIS, Radar/ARPA, bridge simulator and modern navigational systems.
• Experience with maritime accreditation, quality assurance and regulatory compliance is an advantage.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Advanced knowledge of marine navigation and bridge operations.
• Strong command of ECDIS, Radar/ARPA and bridge simulator systems.
• Excellent instructional and presentation skills.
• Strong assessment and examination capabilities.
• Good leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of STCW and maritime regulatory requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Quality and effectiveness of navigation training.
• Trainee competency and examination performance.
• Compliance with STCW, NIMASA and institutional requirements.
• Effective utilisation of navigation and bridge simulators.
• Quality and accuracy of training documentation.
• Contribution to curriculum development and accreditation.
• Mentoring and development of junior instructors.