Senior Principal Trainer I (STCW) at Bandari Maritime Academy

BMA/26/CEO/SPT1/06 

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.165,700 – Kshs. 315,000 p.m.
• House allowance: Kshs. 35,000
• Commuter allowance: Kshs. 20,000
• Leave allowance: Kshs. 10,000
• Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
• Reporting to: Senior Deputy Director Maritime Education Training

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities entail

• Initiating, formulating and implementing institutional policies and strategies related to Maritime Education and Training (MET).
• Designing, developing and delivering capacity-building and training programmes in accordance with STCW requirements.
• Coordinating the development of instructional materials for training.
• Coordinating the development and review of curriculum and syllabus.
• Coordinating practical sessions, trade projects and business plan development.
• Supervising and mentoring trainers and trainees.
• Coordinating the setting, administration and marking of examinations andassessments.
• Providing advisory services on training standards and compliance with STCW
• Designing staff development programmes in areas of specialization.
• Providing necessary liaison between the Academy and clients / industry stakeholders.
• Preparing operational and training reports for the school / division.
• Appraising staff and coordinating Performance Management in the Division.

Required Qualification

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

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Qualifications in accordance with STCW 1978 as amended, i.e., valid Certificate of Competency (CoC):
  • Second Engineer (III/2)
  • Chief Mate (II/2).
• Approval by Kenya Maritime Authority would be an added advantage.
• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Principal Trainer II (MET) or in a comparable position.
• Competence-Based Assessment certificate from a 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 of a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.