Job Reference
KMA/ER1/25/9
Job Purpose
The Maritime Labour Officers 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
- Administer the Kenyan Seafarers Register.
- Issue seafarer identification documents.
- Implementing of Board’s and management committee decision in seafarers’ registration and welfare;
- Aid of abandoned seafarers.
- Providing directions on the delivery of deceased seafarer’s property.
- Assist in the engagement and discharge of Kenyan seafarers;
- Conduct of maritime labour audits for Kenyan ships
- Issue Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I & II
- Issue Maritime Labour Certificates in accordance with the Maritime Labour
- Convention and national legislation.
- Monitoring of Medical Practitioners for Seafarer Medical examination;
- Monitoring seafarers recruitment and Placement Agencies;
- Developing medical standards and procedures for issuance of medical certificates and recognition of medical practitioners;
- Developing and implementing standards on conditions for employment of seafarers;
- 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 Chief Officer or Second Engineer in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training,
- Certification and Watch keeping 1978, as amended; Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
- Should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience
- Must be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing;
- Good interpersonal relations, high leadership qualities and integrity;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Be a member of a relevant professional body where applicable;
- Certificate in implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC), issued by a recognized institution;
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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