ISMIRA Agency is hiring IT SPECIALISTS for ASTORIA GRANDE cruise ships!
ASTORIA GRANDE invites Russian-speaking employees to join its team to work on a cruise ship to Turkey and Egypt with departure from Sochi to the shores of the Black, Aegean, Marmara and Mediterranean Seas. Astoria Grande visits the unique ports of the Turkish coast — Istanbul, Cesme, Amasra, Sinop, Trabzon, Ordu, Izmir, Kusadasi, and also stops at the largest port of Egypt - ancient Alexandria, and in the new season also in the beautiful ports of Greece.
POSITION SUMMARY:
IT specialist assists the Shipboard Management with all the matters related to the IT Operation onboard to ensure company, divisional and ship performance objectives set forth by the company are met and/or exceeded by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities personally or through department heads. the Chief Purser in directing the Clearance Operation to ensure all documents for arrival and departure will be managed in a timely manner, Ensure that all (Crew and passengers) documents will meet all custom / immigration requirements in diverse destinations.
WHAT COMPANY OFFERS:
Opportunity to travel to the ports of Turkey, Egypt and Greece
Free meals and accommodation
The ticket is at the expense of the employer
The contract is 6-7 months
The salary is paid in dollars. A bonus system for rewarding employees, as well as tips
No visa required
REQUIREMENTS:
Age 18+
Recruitment is conducted from the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan.
Fluency in Russian is mandatory
Knowledge of English - from intermediate depending on the position (knowledge of English is pre-intermediate for basic positions, fluency in both Russian and English is required for higher and administrative positions)
A full package of STCW certificates and a seafarer's passport/seafarer's identity card are required.
Degree in Information Technology Science or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent.
Five year progressive IT experience in an upscale hotel or cruise ship of which three years as IT officer / System Administrator.
Strong communication, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
Strong management skills in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
Superior customer service, team building and conflict resolution skills.
Knowledge of the principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, workforce planning and management, leadership techniques and production methods.
Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing personalized services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and guest satisfaction evaluation techniques.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, IISII and/or Linux computer software.
Ability to work well under pressure and in a constantly challenging environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
In accordance with the company’s rules and regulations, he/she conducts in a professional and courteous manner at all times. This consists of physical and verbal interactions with guests or fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of guest contact and when in crew areas.
Plans, organizes, supports, controls, and evaluates the IT Operation together with the Chief Purser. Accomplishes the targets set forth by the company through the management of subordinates.
Ensures the highest level of guest satisfaction by overseeing the delivery of quality guest services amenities within company’s standards.
Establishes and maintains effective internal communications including regular departmental meetings to ensure optimum scheduling, teamwork and productivity.
Continually encourages communication and cooperation between all sub-hotel departments, deck and technical departments. Keeps the Shipboard Management informed of all activities and pending issues that require cooperation or immediate attention such as equipment/system maintenance, etc.
Ensures the security and safety of guests and staff through established emergency procedures.
Monitors and present future trends, practices and systems in order to identify areas for improvements.
Attends meetings, training activities, courses, safety training/ drills and all other work-related activities as required.
Be on call to solve problems and help Hotel users as required. Standby during critical situations where the system must not fail (Embarkation, Remote Check-in, Cruise Closedown etc...)
Ensures that unauthorized software installations are allowed without exception. The computer system is a business tool, not for private entertainment.
Checks that daily backup is done and that tapes are kept in a safe place, accessible only to the System Administrator
The number of spots is limited!
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