Assistant Director, Registration of Ships, Inspection and Surveys - 1 Post at Kenya Maritime Authority

Ref:07/23 

Job Purpose

• Responsible for registration and inspection of ships, licensing of small vessels and ensuring Kenyan registered ships and foreign flagged ships calling at Kenyan ports are in full compliance with all relevant national and international instruments with respect to maritime safety, security and protection of the marine environment. They are also responsible for formulation of environment, search and rescue strategies in line with regional search and rescue plans.

Job specification
Reporting to the Director Maritime Safety, the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Director will entail:

• Oversee the management of the Kenya ship Register;
• Oversee Enforcement of safety of shipping, including compliance with construction regulations, maintenance of safety standards and safety of navigation rules;
• Oversee Implementation of the Tonnage Convention 1969;
• Oversee Implementation of the Load Line Convention 1966 and Load Line Protocol 1988;
• Overseeing the registration of mortgages, charters and maritime liens;
• Overseeing organizations authorized to perform ship survey functions in accordance with the Code for Recognized Organizations undertake their delegated functions;
• Oversee Inspection and licensing of small vessels;
• Preparing the operational work plans and budget for the department;
• Preparing implementation reports for the department;

Person specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Environment or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution
• Master’s Degree in any of the following; Maritime Affairs, Nautical Science, Marine
• Engineering, Naval Architecture or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Certificate of Competency Class 1 – Master Mariner Unlimited (II/2) or Chief Engineer Unlimited (III/2) in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping 1978,as amended;
• Should have relevant experience for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Good interpersonal relations, high leadership qualities and integrity
• Demonstrated values of governance as provided in the Constitution of Kenya Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications

Key competencies and skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to mobilize resources
• Negotiation skills