Search and Rescue Officers

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:

SEARCH AND RESCUE OFFICERS – 6 POSTS

REF.: KMA/ER2/25/11
Directorate: Maritime Safety
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 Search and Rescue Officers are responsible for maritime assistance in search and rescue in accordance with International Conventions and national legislations relating to the search and rescue.

Duties and responsibilities

i. Assist in the Development of the national search and rescue plan for coastal and inland waterways
ii. Assist in the Review and update of the national search and rescue plan for coastal and inland waters
iii. Assist in the Implementation of the national search and rescue plan for coastal and inland waters
iv. Assist in the Conducting public awareness campaigns on maritime search and rescue.
v. Assist in the Implementation of International Conventions and instruments relating to maritime search and rescue
vi. Assist in managing the Kenya Ship Reporting System in order to keep track of vessels around the coast and within the EEZ to call upon for support during SAR operations;
vii. Assist in the management of emergency beacons e.g., EPIRBs database and is responsible for keeping it up-to-date and accessible on 24-hour basis
viii. Assist in the Implementation of the requirements of regional SAR agreements with neighbouring States

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –

i. Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such Telecommunication Engineering as or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
ii. Good interpersonal relations,
iii. Proficiency in computer applications;
iv. Good communication skills;