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Kenya Maritime Authority was set up in June 2004 as the semi-autonomous agency in charge of regulatory oversight over the Kenyan maritime industry. As the pacesetter of the Kenyan maritime industry, the Authority seeks to strengthen maritime administration in Kenya through enhancement of regulatory and institutional capacities for maritime safety and securi...
Job Purpose:
- The Legal Services shall be responsible for providing effective and efficient management of contract administration, company insurance, legilative drafting and compliance with legal and regualtory legislation including provision of legal advice to members of management.
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist in provision of guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of Governance;
- Assisting to faciliate Board induction and development and implementation of the Capacity building programmes;
- Assisting in preparation and management of Board Work-Plans;
- Assisting to faciliate Annual Board Evaluation;
- Assist in facilitating Governance Audits;
- Assist in the development and implementation of the Board Charters, Terms of Reference and the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
- Assist in the preparation and circulation of Board and Committee Papers; and
- Maintain and update the Register of Conflict of Interest.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
- Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
- Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
- Hold a valid practicing certificate;
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
Postions of Assistant Director, Ports and Shipping Services and Assistant Director, Human Resource and Administration
- 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: assitdirectors@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.
Other Positions
- 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 Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
- Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: recruitment25@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.
Note:
- Canvassing in any form or failure to attach required documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Successful candidates will need to submit valid compliance certificates from KRA, CRB, HELB, and a certificate of good conduct.
- KMA is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
N/B: Applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700 hours Monday, 6th October, 2025.
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