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  • Posted: Oct 20, 2020
    Deadline: Oct 30, 2020
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    Ferry services at Likoni Mombasa started in 1937. The ferries have remained the one and only link to the south coast. The operations are situated on the gateway to the port of Mombasa. The link is important not only to the local users but to those heading to Tanzania and beyond. The ferries at Likoni were initially ran by Kenya Bus Services Ltd, on a franch...
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    Coxswain

    Grade FM6- Post Ref:1000-15/17/20/25/28/35 2020

    No of Positions: 6

    Job Summary

    Reporting to the Senior Operations Officer (Coxswain), the Coxswain will be responsible for navigating the ferry across the Likoni channel in order to meet customers’ requirements ie ferrying passengers, vehicles and goods across the channel in a scheduled time.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Ascertain ability and soundness of the ferry through pre-sea checks;
    • Steer the vessel during un-berthing or mooring;
    • Pilot or navigate the ferry safely and efficiently across the channel and ensuring safety of passengers, crews, vehicles, bikes, handcarts, goods and equipment;
    • Log departure and arrivals of ferry journeys and incidents;
    • Communicate and respond to calls from Kenya Port Authority control tower among other stations, on the movement of inbound and out bound vessels;
    • Provide directions and instructions during emergencies; and
    • Disseminate relevant safety information, instructions and guidance to ferry users onboard through the Public Address System.

    Required qualifications and experience

    • Diploma in Social Science/ Management, preferably in nautical science or related field from a recognized institution.
    • Certificate of Competency as Master (Port Operations) or its equivalent;
    • Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW);
    • Seafarers’ (ITF) will be an added advantage; and
    • 3 years’ relevant working experience in marine transport industry.

    Kenya Ferry Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equity within the organization. Applicants comprising persons living with disabilities (PWDs), those from marginalized areas, youth and women are encouraged to apply.

    TERMS OF SERVICE AND REMUNERATION

    All the above positions are challenging and offer attractive and competitive remuneration packages which include basic salary, house allowance, medical cover, leave travel allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government Public Service guidelines.

    Method of Application

    If you believe your career objectives match the above roles, please submit your application, on or before 30th October, 2020 on our recruitment portal recruitment@kenyaferry.co.ke Only applications made on the recruitment portal will be accepted.

    Applications without relevant qualifications, copies of documentation/ details as sought for will not be considered. Any form of Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

    SELECTION COMMUNIQUE

    Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and should submit among other documents;

    • Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
    • Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board;
    • Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
    • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
    • Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau.


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