Head, Claims Department

The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds) are three intergovernmental organisations (1992 Fund, Supplementary Fund and 1971 Fund) which provide compensation for pollution damage resulting from oil spills from tankers.  Compensation is governed by an international regime elaborated under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).  At present, 113 countries belong to this regime.  The IOPC Funds are administered by a joint Secretariat, based in London, with 28 staff members.

Detailed information on the role of Head, Claims Department, including the main duties and responsibilities, as well as qualifications and experience required, can be found on the Funds’ website www.iopcfund.org.

Applicants should have an advanced university degree or equivalent qualifications in an appropriate field (maritime law/law of torts; finance; accounting; science) and significant relevant professional experience at a managerial level.  Experience of working in an international environment; a solid foundation in the Civil Liability Convention and the Fund Conventions;experience in handling claims for compensation and technical knowledge and experience of the effects of oil spills on fisheries and aquaculture and coast related commercial activities are all essential requirements. There are various attractive benefits, including six weeks annual leave and a provident fund.

Only candidates from 1992 Fund Member States will be considered.

The working languages of the IOPC Funds are English, French and Spanish.  Fluency in English is required.  Fluency in French and/or Spanish would be an asset.  The post is to be filled as soon as possible.Salary is in accordance with Grade D.1 of the United Nations scale and is free of United Kingdom income tax. The dependency rate (D.1, Step 1) therefore starts at US$103 204 plus post adjustment of $82,356ie a total of US$185,560 per annum whereas the single rate starts at US$95,394plus post adjustment of US$75,645ie a total of US$171,041 per annum.

Applications must be accompanied by a copy of the IOPC Funds' Personal History Form. Please visit our website www.iopcfunds.org. The completed IOPC Funds Personal History Form should be sent by e-mail toVacancy13.01.HR@iopcfund.org or alternatively posted to: Human Resources Manager, Finance and Administration Dept., International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds, Portland House, Bressenden Place, London SW1E 5PN. The deadline for the receipt of applications is 16  September 2013.