Career Opportunities at Kenya Maritime Authority

Ref:01/23

Terms of Service: Five-year contract (renewable), with medical cover

Remuneration (Kshs.); Basic salary: 245,500.00 to 449,500.00, House allowance: 70,000.00, Commuter allowance: 24,000.00

Job Specification
This is a senior management position. The Director is responsible for providing Board Secretarial and related services to the Board of Directors and ensure effective and efficient management of contract administration, company insurance, legilative drafting and compliance with legal and regualtory legislation including provision of legal advice to members of management.
The duties and responsibilities entail;

• Ensuring the Authority is compliant to international instruments related to shipping and maritime affairs;
• Ensuring quarterly reporting on status of implementation of international instruments related to shipping and maritime affairs;
• Providing advisory on the impact of international instruments;
• Arranging the business of the Board’s meetings, keep records of the proceedings of Board and perform other duties as the Board may direct;
• Providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the Board through interpretation and writing legal opinions;
• Providing secretariat services to the Board;
• Developing and review relevant regulatory Legal framework for the better implementation of the Authority’s mandate;
• Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Authority in courts or other judicial authorities;
• Drafting and reviewing Leases, Contracts, Licensing Frameworks, Service Level Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, leases and other legal documents to ensure compliance to statutory requirements and the Authority’s policies;
• Liaising with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all legal matters;
• Ensuring that Legal Audit Compliance is carried out to confirm compliance with relevant statutory requirements;
• Overseeing the implementation of Mwongozo, Code of Conduct at the Authority; and
• Formulating, drafting and facilitating gazettment of Rules, Regulations and 
• Directives issued by or on behalf of the Authority.
• Coordinating the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports for the directorate

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution; a Master’s Degree will be an added advantage in any of the following disciplines; International Maritime Law, Environment Law or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; 
• Holds a valid practicing certificate;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya; 
• Holder of Certified Secretary CS(K) qualification and Member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya;
• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant experience, 5 years of which should be in a management position;
• Have demonstrable leadership and management skills; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity.

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Ref:02/23

Terms of Service: Five-year contract (renewable), with medical cover

Remuneration (Kshs.); Basic salary: 245,500.00 to 449,500.00, House allowance: 70,000.00, Commuter allowance: 24,000.00

Job specification

• Reporting to the DG, the duties and responsibilities of the Director’s level will entail:
• Overseeing the implementation of international requirements through development of a national framework to ensure maritime safety in Kenyan waters;
• Overseeing all activities pertaining to ship surveys and inspection;
• Overseeing all activities pertaining to the protection of marine environment;
• Overseeing all matters pertaining to maritime search and rescue services
• Overseeing the registration of ships and survey of small vessels
• Overseeing performance management in the directorate
• Coordinating the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports for the directorate
• Directing preparation and submission of reports required by international maritime organizations
• Mentoring and coaching staff in the directorate
• Assigning responsibilities within the directorate to update and revise any relevant policies adopted, as necessary.
• Advising the Director General on maritime safety, security and marine environment issues
• Responding to enquiries on various matters from ship-owners, seafarers, Government Agencies and individuals on maritime affairs;
• Ensuring the activities in the directorate align to the Authority’s strategic plan
• Implementing the Board’s and management committee’s resolutions in matters pertaining to maritime safety, security and environmental protection;
• Liaising with recognized maritime organizations and ship owners in order to ensure effective implementation of international standards and carry out such investigations, audits, or inspections as deemed necessary.
• Preparing draft Board management papers for approval
• Participating in the recruitment of staff within the directorate
• Participating in the development and review of the Authority’s strategic plan
• Responding to enquiries on various matters from ship-owners, Seafarers Government agencies and individuals on maritime;
• Participating in various committees in the Authority

Person specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Master Degree in any of the fields will be an added advantage;
• Certificate of Competency Class 1 – Master Mariner Unlimited (II/2) or Chief Engineer Unlimited (III/2) in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping 1978, as amended;
• At least ten (10) years’ work experience in Ship construction or ship technical operation or ship survey, five (5) of which must be in a senior management position;
• Membership of a professional body and in good standing;
• Strategic leadership course
• Demonstrated results in work performance;

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Ref:03/23

Job specification

• Reporting to the DG, the duties and responsibilities of the Director will entail:
• Overseeing the implementation of requirements of international instruments through development of a national framework to ensure maritime safety in Kenyan waters.
• Liaising with maritime organizations/institutions such as International Maritime Organization and International Labour Organization on matters of common interest;
• Overseeing maritime education, training and labour in Kenya
• Overseeing performance management in the directorate
• Coordinating the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports for the Directorate
• Directing preparation and submission of reports required by international maritime organization (IMO)
• Mentoring and coaching directorate staff
• Assigning responsibilities within the department to update and revise any relevant policies adopted, as necessary.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of Maritime Education and Training standards
• Advising the Director General on maritime education, training and labour issues
• Responding to enquiries on various matters from seafarers, Government Agencies and individuals on maritime affairs;
• Ensuring the departmental activities align to the Authority’s strategic plan
• Implementing the Board’s and management committee’s resolutions in matters pertaining to Maritime Education and Training;
• Preparing draft Board management papers for approval
• Participating in the recruitment of staff within the directorate
• Participating in the development and review of the Authority’s strategic plan
• Initiate review of Training and Certification regulations;
• Chair the Syllabus Committee in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations, as amended;
• Supervise conduct of the evaluation required for recognition of certificates issued by other Administrations;
• Direct verification of qualification and authorize those responsible for training and assessment;
• Direct issue of certificates and endorsements relating to maritime education, training and labour;
• Responsible for the register or registers of all certificates and endorsements;
• Oversee preparation and make available information on the status of certificates of competency and proficiency, including the matters affecting them;
• Supervise implementation of the Quality Standards System including undertaking regular inspections and periodical evaluation/audit of training and assessment conducted by training institutions;
• Oversee matters relating to seafarer recruitment, engagement and welfare;
• Coordinate financial facilitation for seafarers training and education.

Person specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor Degree in any of the following; Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Master Degree in any of the fields will be an added advantage;
• Certificate of Competency Class 1 – Master Mariner Unlimited (II/2) or Chief Engineer Unlimited (III/2) in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping 1978, as amended;
• At least ten (10) years’ work experience in Ship construction or ship technical operation or ship survey, five (5) of which must be in a senior management position;
• Membership of a professional body and in good standing;
• Strategic leadership course
• Demonstrated results in work performance

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Ref:04/23

Terms of Service: Five - year contract (renewable), with medical cover

Remuneration (Kshs.); Basic salary: 245,500.00 to 449,500.00, House allowance: 70,000.00, Commuter allowance: 24,000.00

Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Secretary to the Board Audit and Risk committee.
• Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
• Compiling and issuing internal audit reports;
• Conducting special audits and investigations;
• Setting up and implement systems in accordance with auditing standards;
• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
• Monitoring and reporting on the Board overall risk profile;
• Supporting various departments in risk profiling;
• Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting reports;
• Providing of independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation; and
• Assuring on risk control effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy and risk management processes.
• Coordinating the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports for the directorate to the Board Audit and Risk Committee.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• Master degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and ORBe a Member of the IIA/ISACA in good standing;
• Have a certificate in a strategic leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant experience, 5 years of which should be in a senior management position

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Ref:05/23

Terms of Service: Pensionable, with medical cover

Remuneration (Kshs.); Basic salary: 170,500.00 to 373,500.00, House allowance: 35,000.00, Commuter allowance: 20,000.00

Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• Assist in providing secretarial services to the Board Audit and Risk committee
• Assist in Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
• Assist in compiling and issuing internal audit reports;
• Conducting special audits and investigations;
• Setting up and implement systems in accordance with auditing standards;
• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment systems;
• Monitoring and reporting on the Board overall risk profile;
• Supporting various departments in risk profiling;
• Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting reports;
• Providing of independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation; and
• Assuring on risk control effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy and risk management processes.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• Master degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
• Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and OR Be a Member of the IIA/ISACA in good standing;
• Have a certificate in a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• A minimum period of nine (9) years relevant experience, 3 years of which should be in a management position;