Maritime Operations Lecturer H/F

Vacancy details

General information

Organisation

DCI is the reference operator for the Ministry for Armed Forces for the transfer of French military know-how around the world. For more than 50 years, DCI has been active across the full spectrum of defence and security, offering consulting, training and assistance.
Since 2023, DCI has also been a reliable partner for EU and NATO to execute their membership policy in the defence and security fields.
Through its capacity-based approach, DCI offers to countries friendly with France as well as to EU and NATO's partners customised solutions enabling them to have trained personnel and fully operational equipment available. DCI has headquarters in Paris, several international training centers located throughout France and also facilities abroad.
With more than 800 employees from the French armed forces and the civilian world, DCI combines two cultures, forming a single, unique, company.

  

Reference

2024-1903  

Publication start date

02/12/2024

Position description

Category

Academic training - Writer/instructor

Job title

Maritime Operations Lecturer H/F

Contract type

Local permanent contract

Job description

- Theoretical Instruction: Delivering comprehensive theoretical courses in navigation ;
- Simulator Training: Conducting simulator sessions to provide practical experience
and hands-on training in various navigation scenarios;
- Practical Training at Sea: Supervising and leading students during sea periods
aboard a training vessel, where they gain practical experience in real-life navigation
situations, including chart plotting, route planning, and watchkeeping.
- Navigation Technology: Keeping students updated on the latest navigation
technologies and equipment, including GPS, electronic chart systems, and radar, and
instructing them on their effective use.
- Mentorship: Providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development advice to
students, helping them develop the skills and knowledge necessary for naval
navigation.
- Curriculum Development: Developing and updating navigation course materials and
curricula to align with the QENF needs as well as the advancements in navigation
technology and maritime regulations.
- Collaboration: Collaborating with fellow instructors, naval personnel, and
administrative staff to ensure the success of training programs and the overall
educational mission of the academy.

Profile

- Navigation Expertise: Profound knowledge of maritime navigation principles,
techniques, and equipment, including celestial navigation, electronic navigation
systems, and chart plotting.
- Practical Experience: Hands-on experience in maritime navigation gained through
extensive sea voyages and practical application of navigation skills.
- Instructional Skills: Effective teaching abilities to convey complex navigation concepts
and principles to students through theoretical courses, simulator training, and practical
sea voyages.
- Navigation Technology: Knowledge of the latest navigation technologies and
equipment, including GPS, electronic chart systems, and radar, along with the ability to
instruct on their use.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Skill in assessing students' navigation competence,
including their ability to plan routes, maintain navigational watch, and respond to
emergencies.
- Team spirit

Position location

Job location

Middle-East/North Africa, Qatar

Location

Al Ruwais

Requester

Position start date

03/02/2025