Job Reference
KMA/ER1/25/3
Job Purpose
The Ship Surveyors are 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 the formulation of environment, search and rescue strategies in line with regional search and rescue plans
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
- 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; and
- Preparing implementation reports for the department.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
- Bachelor's degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Environment or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
- Certificate of Competency Class II/2 or III/2 in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended;
- Should have a minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience
- 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;
- Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance.
- Proficiency in Computer Applications.
Interested applicants are requested to visit our website www.kma.go.ke for more information about the vacancies.
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 Chairman of the Board, Kenya Maritime Authority.
- Online applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document) to: chairmanjobs-1@kma.go.ke
- Post applications should be sent to:
Chairman, Board of Directors,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre)
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
MOMBASA.
KMA 1 – 4 : chairmanjobs-1@kma.go.ke
KMA 5 – 10: director-generalsjobs-2@kma.go.ke
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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