Maritime Vacancies

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 positions:

SURVEYOR, SEAFARERS TRAINING STANDARDS OFFICER (NAUTICAL) – 1 POST

Directorate: Maritime Education, Training and Labour
Reference: KMA/SSTSON/9/25/8
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 Seafarers training standards officers are responsible for the approval and monitoring the development and implementation of training programmes for seafarers in accordance with international conventions and national legislations. They are also responsible for the examination and certification of seafarers in accordance with national laws and international conventions.

Duties and responsibilities

i. Assisting in the review of Training and Certification regulations;
ii. Assist in the issuance of certificates of Competency and Proficiency;
iii. Assist in undertaking control procedure in line with the Training and Certification Regulations
iv. Assist conduct of the evaluation required for recognition of certificates issued by other Administrations;
v. Assist in verification of qualification and authorize those responsible for training and assessment;
vi. Assist in administering seafarer examinations and assessments;
vii. Assist in the issuance of seafarer certificates and endorsements;
viii. Assist in revalidation of certificates;
ix. Assist in the issuance of dispensations;
x. Assist in the preparation and making available information on the status of certificates of competency and proficiency, including the matters affecting them;
xi. Assist in the implementation of the Quality Standards System for seafarer training and certification.
xii. Assist in regular inspections and periodical evaluation/audit of training and assessment conducted by training institutions;

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

i. Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
ii. 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 will be an added advantage;
iii. Good interpersonal relations,
iv. Proficiency in computer applications;
v. Good communication skills;

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SURVEYOR, SEAFARERS TRAINING STANDARDS OFFICER (ENGINEERING) – 1 POST

Directorate: Maritime Education, Training and Labour
Reference: KMA/SSTSON/9/25/9
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 Seafarers training standards officers are responsible for the approval and monitoring the development and implementation of training programmes for seafarers in accordance with international conventions and national legislations. They are also responsible for the examination and certification of seafarers in accordance with national laws and international conventions.

Duties and responsibilities

i. Assisting in the review of Training and Certification regulations;
ii. Assist in the issuance of certificates of Competency and Proficiency;
iii. Assist in undertaking control procedure in line with the Training and Certification Regulations
iv. Assist conduct of the evaluation required for recognition of certificates issued by other Administrations;
v. Assist in verification of qualification and authorize those responsible for training and assessment;
vi. Assist in administering seafarer examinations and assessments;
vii. Assist in the issuance of seafarer certificates and endorsements;
viii. Assist in revalidation of certificates;
ix. Assist in the issuance of dispensations;
x. Assist in the preparation and making available information on the status of certificates of competency and proficiency, including the matters affecting them;
xi. Assist in the implementation of the Quality Standards System for seafarer training and certification.
xii. Assist in regular inspections and periodical evaluation/audit of training and assessment conducted by training institutions;

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

i. Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
ii. 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 will be an added advantage;
iii. Good interpersonal relations,
iv. Proficiency in computer applications;
v. Good communication skills.

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MARITIME LABOUR OFFICER- 1 POST

Directorate: Maritime Education, Training and Labour
Reference: KMA/MLO/9/25/10
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.

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SEARCH AND RESCUE OFFICERS – 6 POSTS

Directorate: Maritime Safety
Reference: KMA/SRO/9/25/11
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.

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MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION OFFICER – 1 POST

Directorate: Maritime Safety
Reference: KMA/MEPO/9/25/12
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 Marine Environment Protection Officers are responsible for ensuring protection of marine environment from shipping activities in accordance with International Conventions and national legislations relating to the marine environment.

Duties and responsibilities

i. Assist in the Develop of the national oil spill response contingency plan for coastal and inland waterways
ii. Assist in the Review and update of the national oil spill response contingency plan for coastal and inland waters
iii. Assist in the Implement the national oil spill response contingency plan for coastal and inland waters
iv. Assist in the Implement strategies for monitoring and preventing oil spills in the coastal and inland waters
v. Co-operate with relevant stakeholders in the protection of marine environment from shipping activities
vi. Assist in the Conduct of pollution prevention inspections of Kenyan ports and navigable waterways
vii. Assist in conducting public awareness campaigns on prevention of ship source pollution.
viii. Assist in the Implementation of International Conventions and other instruments relating to marine pollution response and coordination

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

i. Relevant Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Environment 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.

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LICENSING AND SEABORNE TRADE OFFICER – 1 POST

Directorate: Maritime Trade and Development
Reference: KMA/LSTO/9/25/13
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 licensing and seaborne trade officers are responsible for coordinating and implementing strategies towards orderly development of an efficient and effective framework for provision of optimal commercial maritime services.

Duties and responsibilities

i. Work with IT personnel to develop business rules for data analysis for subsequent automation of the processes,
ii. Compile data for Kenyan Imports and Exports captured from Cargo Manifests;
iii. Mine data from Primary and Secondary sources;
iv. Validate data to discard irrelevant information for cargo destined to DR Congo (OGEFREM);
v. Sort out cargo manifest data related to OGEFREM;
vi. Prepare and send shipment lists to shipping lines related to OGEFREM;
vii. Prepare freighted lists on OGEFREM;
viii. Produce statistical reports for cargo destined to D.R.Congo (OGEFREM);
ix. Analyse and interpret results using standard statistical tools and techniques;
x. Produce concise data reports for clear visualizations for the industry;
xi. Assist in maintaining records and data of licensed maritime service providers;
xii. Assist in maintaining records and data of approved service providers related to SOLAS VGM for containerized cargo;

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

i. Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Port Management, Shipping, Transport Economics, logistics, Business Management/Administration or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Proficiency in Computer Applications;

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MERCHANT SHIPPING FEES OFFICER – 1 POST

Directorate: Maritime Trade and Development
Reference: KMA/MSFO/9/25/14
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
Basic Salary: 71,500.00 to 140,500.00,
House Allowance: 20,000.00,
Commuter Allowance: 14,000.00

Job Purpose:

The Merchant Shipping Fees Officers are responsible for supervision and management of the MS Fees (Oversight and Monitoring Fees).

Duties and responsibilities

i. Assist in data mining and analysis of MS Fees;
ii. Assist in projection and reconciliation of MS Fees;
iii. Assist in maintaining records and data on MS Fees;
iv. Assist in processing refunds of excess MS Fees charged against importers and exporters;
v. Assist in production of periodic reports on MS Fees collections;

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

i. Bachelor degree in Maritime Studies, Port Management, Shipping, Transport Economics, logistics, Business Management/Administration or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Proficiency in Computer Applications.