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MSC Riding Gang Administrative Specialist

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

Diploma

Experience

1 - 3 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Administration / Facilities

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrative and coordination point for MSC Riding Gang personnel supporting maintenance and repair activities aboard MSC vessels.
• Coordinate onboarding, travel, documentation, and crew‑list requirements for Riding Gang workers in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard and MSC regulations.
• Prepare, process, and maintain personnel records, safety certifications, background checks, and training documentation.
• Track work assignments, labor hours, and project progress for Riding Gang teams while vessels are underway or in port.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and administrative documentation related to Riding Gang operations, compliance, and mission support.
• Support scheduling of maintenance activities, ensuring alignment between Riding Gang supervisors, ship leadership, and Amentum management.
• Assist with procurement requests, material tracking, and logistical coordination for Riding Gang tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure all administrative actions comply with MSC, Navy, Coast Guard, and Amentum standards.
• Provide regular updates to leadership regarding personnel status, operational impacts, and administrative requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in administrative support, maritime operations, maintenance coordination, or related fields.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in administration, logistics, or maritime operations preferred.
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of assignment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting MSC, maritime operations, shipboard maintenance, or Riding Gang programs.
• Familiarity with U.S. Coast Guard crew‑list requirements, safety training standards, or maritime compliance.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, mobile, or shipboard environments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain country‑specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.

• Serve as the primary administrative and coordination point for MSC Riding Gang personnel supporting maintenance and repair activities aboard MSC vessels.
• Coordinate onboarding, travel, documentation, and crew‑list requirements for Riding Gang workers in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard and MSC regulations.
• Prepare, process, and maintain personnel records, safety certifications, background checks, and training documentation.
• Track work assignments, labor hours, and project progress for Riding Gang teams while vessels are underway or in port.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and administrative documentation related to Riding Gang operations, compliance, and mission support.
• Support scheduling of maintenance activities, ensuring alignment between Riding Gang supervisors, ship leadership, and Amentum management.
• Assist with procurement requests, material tracking, and logistical coordination for Riding Gang tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure all administrative actions comply with MSC, Navy, Coast Guard, and Amentum standards.
• Provide regular updates to leadership regarding personnel status, operational impacts, and administrative requirements.

• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

• 1–3 years of experience in administrative support, maritime operations, maintenance coordination, or related fields.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in administration, logistics, or maritime operations preferred.
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of assignment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Previous experience supporting MSC, maritime operations, shipboard maintenance, or Riding Gang programs.
• Familiarity with U.S. Coast Guard crew‑list requirements, safety training standards, or maritime compliance.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, mobile, or shipboard environments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain country‑specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.