Director, Maritime Safety at Kenya Maritime Authority

Ref:02/23

Terms of Service: Five-year contract (renewable), with medical cover

Remuneration (Kshs.); Basic salary: 245,500.00 to 449,500.00, House allowance: 70,000.00, Commuter allowance: 24,000.00

Job specification

• Reporting to the DG, the duties and responsibilities of the Director’s level will entail:
• Overseeing the implementation of international requirements through development of a national framework to ensure maritime safety in Kenyan waters;
• Overseeing all activities pertaining to ship surveys and inspection;
• Overseeing all activities pertaining to the protection of marine environment;
• Overseeing all matters pertaining to maritime search and rescue services
• Overseeing the registration of ships and survey of small vessels
• Overseeing performance management in the directorate
• Coordinating the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports for the directorate
• Directing preparation and submission of reports required by international maritime organizations
• Mentoring and coaching staff in the directorate
• Assigning responsibilities within the directorate to update and revise any relevant policies adopted, as necessary.
• Advising the Director General on maritime safety, security and marine environment issues
• Responding to enquiries on various matters from ship-owners, seafarers, Government Agencies and individuals on maritime affairs;
• Ensuring the activities in the directorate align to the Authority’s strategic plan
• Implementing the Board’s and management committee’s resolutions in matters pertaining to maritime safety, security and environmental protection;
• Liaising with recognized maritime organizations and ship owners in order to ensure effective implementation of international standards and carry out such investigations, audits, or inspections as deemed necessary.
• Preparing draft Board management papers for approval
• Participating in the recruitment of staff within the directorate
• Participating in the development and review of the Authority’s strategic plan
• Responding to enquiries on various matters from ship-owners, Seafarers Government agencies and individuals on maritime;
• Participating in various committees in the Authority

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

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Master Degree in any of the fields 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;
• At least ten (10) years’ work experience in Ship construction or ship technical operation or ship survey, five (5) of which must be in a senior management position;
• Membership of a professional body and in good standing;
• Strategic leadership course
• Demonstrated results in work performance;