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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 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.
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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