Job Reference
KMA/ER2/25/10
Job Purpose:
Are responsible for overseeing the recruitment, engagement and welfare of Kenyan seafarers and seafarers on board Kenyan ships in accordance with international conventions and national legislations
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist in the administration of the Kenyan Seafarers Register.
- Assist in the issuance of seafarer identification documents.
- Assist in the implementing of Board’s and management committee decision in seafarers’ registration and welfare;
- Assist in the aid of abandoned seafarers.
- Assist in providing directions on the delivery of deceased seafarer’s property.
- Assist in the engagement and discharge of Kenyan seafarers;
- Assist in the conduct of maritime labour audits for Kenyan ships
- Assist in the issuance of Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I
- Assist in the issuance of Maritime Labour Certificates in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention and national legislation.
- Assist in the monitoring of Medical Practitioners for Seafarer Medical examination;
- Assist in monitoring seafarers’ recruitment and Placement Agencies;
- Assist in developing medical standards and procedures for issuance of medical certificates and recognition of medical practitioners;
- Assist in developing and implementing standards on conditions for employment of seafarers;
- Assist in developing and enforcing seafarers’ complaint handling procedures;
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
- Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine Engineering 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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