Maritime Labour Officer

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:

MARITIME LABOUR OFFICER- 1 POST

REF.: KMA/ER2/25/10
Directorate: Maritime Education, Training and Labour
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:

Are responsible for overseeing the recruitment, engagement and welfare of Kenyan seafarers and seafarers on board Kenyan ships in accordance with international conventions and national legislations.

Duties and responsibilities

i. Assist in the administration of the Kenyan Seafarers Register.
ii. Assist in the issuance of seafarer identification documents.
iii. Assist in the implementing of Board’s and management committee decision in seafarers’ registration and welfare;
iv. Assist in the aid of abandoned seafarers.
v. Assist in providing directions on the delivery of deceased seafarer’s property.
vi. Assist in the engagement and discharge of Kenyan seafarers;
vii. Assist in the conduct of maritime labour audits for Kenyan ships
viii. Assist in the issuance of Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I
ix. Assist in the issuance of Maritime Labour Certificates in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention and national legislation.
x. Assist in the monitoring of Medical Practitioners for Seafarer Medical examination;
xi. Assist in monitoring seafarers’ recruitment and Placement Agencies;
xii. Assist in developing medical standards and procedures for issuance of medical certificates and recognition of medical practitioners;
xiii. Assist in developing and implementing standards on conditions for employment of seafarers;
xiv. Assist in developing and enforcing seafarers’ complaint handling procedures;

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –

i. Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine Engineering or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution OR Certificate of Competency as Marine Engineer Officer or Deck Officer in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping 1978, as amended
ii. Good interpersonal relations,
iii. Proficiency in computer applications;
iv. Good communication skills;