Job Reference
KMA/ER2/25/12
Job Purpose:
The Marine Environment Protection Officers are responsible for ensuring protection of marine environment from shipping activities in accordance with International Conventions and national legislations relating to the marine environment
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist in the Develop of the national oil spill response contingency plan for coastal and inland waterways
- Assist in the Review and update of the national oil spill response contingency plan for coastal and inland waters
- Assist in the Implement the national oil spill response contingency plan for coastal and inland waters
- Assist in the Implement strategies for monitoring and preventing oil spills in the coastal and inland waters
- Co-operate with relevant stakeholders in the protection of marine environment from shipping activities
- Assist in the Conduct of pollution prevention inspections of Kenyan ports and navigable waterways
- Assist in conducting public awareness campaigns on prevention of ship source pollution.
- Assist in the Implementation of International Conventions and other instruments relating to marine pollution response and coordination
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
- Relevant Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Environment or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution OR Certificate of Competency as Marine Engineer Officer or Deck Officer in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping 1978, as amended
- Good interpersonal relations,
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Good communication skills;
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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