Overview
- Salary: 71,500 - 140,500 KES / Month
- Experience: Not Specified
- Min. Education level: Bachelor's Degree
- Specialism: Law
- Deadline: Monday, June 16, 2025
Vacancy Description
Kenya Maritime Authority is a State Corporation whose mandate is to regulate, coordinate and oversee maritime affairs as guided by the Kenya Maritime Authority Act, 2006, the Merchant Shipping Act, 2009 and relevant Maritime International Conventions.
The Authority is seeking to recruit highly competent, proactive and self-driven individuals to fill the following vacant position:
LEGAL OFFICER (BOARD SERVICES) – 1 POST
REF.: KMA/ER2/25/4
Directorate: Board Secretariat and Legal Services
Grade: KMAG 6
Terms of Service: Pensionable, medical cover
Remuneration (kshs.): Basic salary: 71,500.00 to 140,500.00, House allowance: 20,000.00, Commuter allowance: 14,000.00
Job Purpose:
The Legal Services shall be responsible for providing effective and efficient management of contract administration, company insurance, legilative drafting and compliance with legal and regualtory legislation including provision of legal advice to members of management.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist in provision of guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of Governance;
- Assisting to faciliate Board induction and development and implementation of the Capacity building programmes;
- Assisting in preparation and management of Board Work-Plans;
- Assisting to faciliate Annual Board Evaluation;
- Assisst in facilitating Governance Audits;
- Assist in the development and implementation of the Board Charters, Terms of Reference and the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
- Assiat in the preparation and circulation of Board and Committee Papers; and
- Maintain and update the Register of Conflict of Interest.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –
- Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
- Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
- Hold a valid practicing certificate;
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
LEGAL OFFICER (LEGAL SERVICES) – 1 POST
REF: KMA/ER2/25/5
Directorate: Board Secretariat and Legal Services
Grade: KMAG 6
Terms of Service: Pensionable, medical cover
Remuneration (kshs.): Basic salary: 71,500.00 to 140,500.00, House allowance: 20,000.00, Commuter allowance: 14,000.00
Job Purpose:
Legal Services are responsible for providing effective and efficient management of contract administration, company insurance, legilative drafting and compliance with legal and regualtory legislation including provision of legal advice to members of management.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist in rendering professional legal advice to the Legal Asst. Dir. for any legal action to be initiated and/or defending the interests of the Authority;
- Assist in preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action;
- Assist in issuance of licence or certificates in terms of ship registration/licensing;
- Assist in preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on legal requirements;
- Assist and supervise training of Legal Clerks, interns and other staff when necessary;
- Maintain and ensure proper management of the records of the legal department are up to date and produce quarterly reports on the same;
- Assist in ensuring that key issues and needs of Authority are represented in policy fora in international regional and national conferences/meetings/workshops;
- Work collaboratively with other organizations and networks where appropriate, locally, regionally and internationally;
- Assist to prosecute for and represent the Authority in law courts and quasijudicial tribunals;
- Preparation and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Authority;
- Assist in drafting and reviewing of legal instruments and policy documents on behalf of the Authority;
- Assist in advising on negotiations and taking part in commercial transactions;
- Assist in drafting of contracts and MOUs;
- Assist in engaging and liaising with stakeholders on behalf of the Authority;
- Assist in legal research and assignments;
- Assist by undertaking additional tasks and responsibilities which may arise from time to time, relevant to the post. Initiating and progressing the enactment of the legislation proposed by the Authority through the AG’S chambers and Ministry of Transport;
- Assist in initiating and progressing the enactment of the legislation proposed by the Authority through the Attorney General’s chambers and the Ministry;
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –
- Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
- Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
- Hold a valid practicing certificate;
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
LEGAL OFFICER (MARITIME GOVERNANCE) – 1 POST
REF: KMA/ER2/25/6
Directorate: Board Secretariat and Legal Services
Grade: KMAG 6
Terms of Service: Pensionable, medical cover
Remuneration (kshs.): Basic salary: 71,500.00 to 140,500.00, House allowance: 20,000.00, Commuter allowance: 14,000.00
Job Purpose:
The Legal Services shall be responsible for providing effective and efficient management of contract administration, company insurance, legilative drafting and compliance with legal and regualtory legislation including provision of legal advice to members of management.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assisting in rendering professional legal advice to the Director General on the relevance of international conventions and the need to ratify and domesticate international conventions related to maritime affairs;
- Assist in administration and maintenance of ship register;
- Assist in review of reports submitted by the various departments relating to maritime affairs;
- Assist in preparation and participation of International forums related to the maritime sector.
- Assisting in drafting of national laws to enhance implementation of international conventions related to the maritime sector;
- Assisting in ensuring that all the records related to maritime affairs are updated regularly and produce quarterly reports on the same;
- Assisting in ensuring the key issues and needs of Authority in terms of the maritime industry are represented in legal fora in international, regional and national conferences/meetings/workshops;
- Assisting in initiating review of maritime legal instruments and maritime policy documents on behalf of the Authority;
- Assisting in keeping track and updates of the amendments and changes of international maritime legislations and other Kenyan laws;
- Assisting in drafting of Contracts, Agreements and MOUs related to maritime affairs;
- Assisting in preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on maritime affairs;
- Assist in initiating legal research and assignments related to maritime affairs;
- Assist in conducting Legal Audits.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –
- Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
- Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
- Hold a valid practicing certificate;
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
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Application Guidelines
Applicants are advised to indicate the position and reference number on their cover letter.
- Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
- An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
- Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
- Online applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document).
- Post applications should be sent to:
Director General,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre)
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104, MOMBASA.
Note:
- Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board and a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
- Successful candidates must adhere to the provisions on Leadership and Integrity as enshrined in Chapter VI of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
- Kenya Maritime Authority is an equal opportunity employer and any qualified employee including persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
N/B: The applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700 hours Monday, 16th June,2025.
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