Recruitment Officer

Company Description

The Ethiopian Maritime Training Institute (EMTI S.C.) is the world's recognized leader in training service provision for the global maritime industry. We provide top-tier training programs for aspiring seafaring professionals, offering them opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required in the maritime industry.

Our training programs comply with international standards and regulations. We aim to deliver high-quality, comprehensive maritime education and training, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to professional development.

Role Description

The Recruitment Officer is responsible for sourcing, screening, and presenting qualified seafarers and cadets to clients in line with contractual, regulatory, and client-specific requirements. The role ensures timely and accurate preparation, submission, and follow-up of crew proposals, while maintaining high-quality documentation, compliance with maritime regulations, and effective coordination with internal teams. The position plays a key role in supporting client satisfaction, efficient crew deployment, and continuous improvement of recruitment performance through proactive communication, database management, and recruitment reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Seafarer Proposal Preparation & Submission
• Follow-Up and Status Tracking
• Seafarer Engagement & Pre-Screening
• Database and Record Management
• Recruitment Planning & Coordination
• Client Relationship Support
• Quality and Compliance Checks
• Reporting & KPIs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Maritime Studies, Maritime Administration, Shipping Management, or a related maritime discipline is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in seafarer/crew recruitment, crewing operations, or maritime HR may compensate for a non-maritime degree.

Skills Required:

• Hr / Public / Admin
• Logistics / Supply / Chain
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development