Job Purpose
- Responsible for initiating policy formulation, Research, Quality Assurance, Coordination of Risks Management, Performance Management, Monitoring & Evaluation and resource mobilization including development and reviewing strategic plan of the Authority
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
- Coordinate the development, implementing and reviewing the Authority internal policies, regulations, guidelines;
- Assist in developing the agenda items for management on issues of Corporate planning and Resource Mobilization;
- Ensure alignment the Authority’s strategies with national and county policies, plans and strategies;
- Coordinating corporate performance management process of all the departments and divisions at the Authority;
- Coordinate the development of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual organisational performance reports;
- Ensure preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Authority’s work plans and Performance Contract (PC).
- Ensuring production of quality planning reports
- Guiding the performance contracting process for the Authority
- Developing, implementing and reviewing resource mobilization, strategies and programmes;
- Developing a framework for stakeholders’ collaborations,
- Preparing reports to donors and relevant agencies;
- Drafting and revision of agreements with partners;
- Identifying and mapping of potential and emerging sources of funding and assessing their current usage and potential for the future;
- Coordinating the development of proposals for funding;
- Identifying key strategic partners and maintaining a database
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
- Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
- At least three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Key competencies and skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Strategic and innovative thinking
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to mobilize resources
- Negotiation skills
Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority (a recruitment box and a register marked applications for officer positions will be placed at the Bahari Towers, reception - on ground floor). Online applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document) to: directorgeneral-1@kma.go.ke
Post applications should be sent to:
Director General,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre)
P.O. Box 95076-80104, MOMBASA.
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 1700hrs 12th May,2025.