Senior Principal Trainer I at Bandari Maritime Academy

Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Initiating, formulating and implementing institutional policies and strategies.
• Designing, developing and delivering capacity building programmes in management and related areas.
• Coordinating development of instructional materials for training.
• Coordinating development and review of curriculum and syllabus.
• Coordinating practical sessions, trade projects and business plan development.
• Participating in sector skills and development.
• Coordinating and reporting on training programmes, seminars, workshops and symposia.
• Initiating and coordinating research and consultancy assignments
• Conducting capacity building surveys.
• Supervising and mentoring trainers.
• Designing staff development programs in areas of specialization.
• Evaluating and reviewing training programmes.
• Providing necessary liaison between the academy and industry.
• Coordinating the implementation of training programmes according to the set syllabus; and
• Coordinating the setting, administration and marking of examinations.

Person Specifications:

For appointment to this grade a Candidate must have the following:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three of which must have been at the grade of senior Principal trainer II (MET) OR in a comparable position
• Bachelors’ degree in any of the following fields; nautical science, mechanical, electrical and marine engineering.
• Masters’ degree in any of the following fields; nautical science, mechanical, electrical and marine engineering.
• Qualifications in in accordance with STCW 78 of the conventions amended ie Certificate of Competence (CoC) 2nd Engineer (III/2) or Chief Mate (II/2)
• Competence Based Assessment from recognized institution.
• Pedagogical skills training Certificate from a recognized institution. 
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications skills; and
• Fulfil the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010