Senior Deputy Director Maritime Transport Training at Bandari Maritime Academy

BMA/26/CEO/SDDMTOT/02

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 247,700 - Kshs 447,300 p.m.
• House allowance: Kshs. 70,000
• Commuter allowance: Kshs. 24,000
• Leave allowance: Kshs. 10,000
• Terms of service: 5 years Contract
• Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities entail

• Develop and deliver courses that ensure adherence to the provisions of the Legal notice 233 of November 2018, Merchant Shipping Act, 2009 (No. 4 of 2009) and any other international Conventions and national legislation relating to training in the maritime industry;
• Co-ordinate the implement of policies relating to training in maritime affairs and promote the integration of such policies into the national development plan;
• Develop and deliver courses on Oversee matters pertaining to the training of cargo handling equipment operators and port operations and logistics;
• Plan, monitor and evaluate training programs to ensure conformity with international maritime standards;
• Facilitate issuance of Certificates of Competency and Certificates of Proficiency
• Develop of quality training standard systems and periodical independent evaluation as to meet International Maritime requirements;
• Implement curricula for maritime transport logistics in collaboration with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders;
• Promote the maritime transport logistics, port operations, and safety training programs;
• Initiate and develop and review of policies, strategies and plans;
• Prepare, implement and monitor of the Department’s budget;
• Oversee staff development function of the Department;
• Handle of the Department’s disciplinary matters;
• Supervise, guide and appraise staff in the Department;
• Oversee examination and certification processes;
• Oversee Implementation of training programmes according to the set syllabus;
• Coordinate trainee assessment;
• Participate in curriculum development;
• Supervise and mentor Trainers; and
• Maintain Records and evidence of assessments.

Required Qualification

For appointment to this grade, a staff must have: -

• At least a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ work experience five (5) of which must have been in a management position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Maritime Transport and Logistics, International Freight Management, Maritime Law and Policy, Shipping Management and Logistics, Port Management, Clearing and Forwarding, Maritime/Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following; Maritime Transport and Logistics, International Freight Management, Maritime Law and Policy, Shipping Management and Logistics, Port Management, Clearing and Forwarding, Maritime/Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Understand the mandate of Academy and its role in realization of the National Development Agenda.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution