Job Openings at Kenya Maritime Authority

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving payment requests from suppliers and customers and posting in incoming registers
• Receive cash and cheques from customers
• Avail information to customers when necessary
• Receiving and issue of receipts for all payments received from customers
• Writing cheques, preparing Bank transfer instructions, undertaking bank deposits and withdrawal of cash from the bank
• Preparing EFT files and upload in the bank system
• Posting approved payment vouchers, petty cash vouchers and imprests
• Prepare reports on cash balances.
• Making petty cash payments and reimbursements after receipt of approvals;
• Providing safe custody of records and assets under him/her;
• Preparing and filling records on payments/cash receipts
• Assist in digitizing Authority’s approved, paid and posted accounting documents.

Qualifications & Skills

• CPA II
• C-

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Key Responsibilities

• Ship Registry
• Supervises the work of Recognized Organizations
• Supervising the building/ conversion of Kenyan ships
• Supervising the performance of technical evaluations and/or calculation pertaining to: ship Safety equipment; machinery systems; load line; oil pollution prevention; hull structure; Subdivision and stability; tonnage; Structural fire protection; Noxious Liquid Substances pollution; radio; Carriage of dangerous chemicals in bulk; Carriage of liquefied gases in bulk
• Survey of Kenyan Ships for issuance of ships’ certificate;
• Inspects small vessels
• Conducts stakeholders training in respect of: maritime safety, maritime and protection of the marine environment.
• Inspection and Survey; Surveys of Kenyan registered ships to ensure that they comply with Kenya and all other relevant international laws regarding safety, protection of environment and security; Supervising staff in the division Implements the Regulation for prevention of collisions at Sea Convention 1972; Implements the International Convention on Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS 74),as amended Implements the International Convention for the prevention of pollution from Ships Marpol73/78 Implements the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) Implements the International Safety Management Code for Ships Implements the International Ballast Water Management Convention Implements the High-Speed Craft Code Implements the International Bulk Chemical Code Assists in implementing the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code IMDG Code
• Assists in implementing the Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding on port state control

Qualifications & Skills

• Certificate of Competency as Chief Officer
• Certificate of Competency as Second Engineer
• Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree Marine Environment
• Bachelor’s Degree Nautical Science

Experience

• At least 3 years of which should have been at the level of senior officer.

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Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing for goods, works and services as per the procurement law;
• Raising purchase orders for goods and services for approval;
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services;
• Maintaining and update a list of prequalified suppliers;
• Assisting in undertaking market surveys to ensure the Authority obtains value for money;
• Ensuring safe custody of all procurement’s records; and
• Participating in the opening quotations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supplies Management

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Key Responsibilities

• Work with IT personnel to develop business rules for data analysis for subsequent automation of the processes,
• Compile data for Kenyan Imports and Exports captured from Cargo Manifests;
• Mine data from Primary and Secondary sources;
• Validate data to discard irrelevant information for cargo destined to DR Congo (OGEFREM);
• Sort out cargo manifest data related to OGEFREM;
• Prepare and send shipment lists to shipping lines related to OGEFREM;
• Prepare freighted lists on OGEFREM;
• Produce statistical reports for cargo destined to D.R.Congo ( OGEFREM);
• Analyse and interpret results using standard statistical tools and techniques;
• Produce concise data reports for clear visualizations for the industry;
• Assist in maintaining records and data of licensed maritime service providers;

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree Business Management
• Bachelor’s Degree logistics
• Bachelor’s Degree Maritime Studies
• Bachelor’s Degree Port Management
• Bachelor’s Degree Transport Economics

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Key Responsibilities

• Enforce safety of shipping, including compliance with construction regulations, maintenance of safety standards and safety of navigation rules;
• Establishing and maintaining all established by the Authority and such other government owned navigational aids as may be under the control of the Authority;
• Ensuring that all other navigational aids are established in compliance with the prescribed conditions and specifications and are maintained in proper working order;
• Promulgating any information on changes to or deficiencies in any navigational aid;
• Promulgating information on any developing or existing situations which may adversely affect maritime safety;
• Determine the extent of application of Safety of Navigation provisions to warships, naval auxiliaries or other ships owned or operated by Government and ships operating in inland waters.
• Investigate dangers to navigation.
• Issue navigational warnings in accordance with IMO/IHO World-Wide Navigational Warning Service standards.
• Process the application for, and grant exemptions or equivalents, accordingly.
• Prepare a report summarising all new exemptions and equivalents granted and communicate the same to the IMO, accordingly.
• Collect meteorological data.
• Issue weather warnings ships.
• Issue, as appropriate, weather information suitable for shipping.
• Prepare and issue meteorological publications.
• Arrange for a selection of ships to be equipped with tested marine meteorological instruments and to encourage other ships to take, record and transmit observations.
• Arrange for the reception and transmission of weather messages from and to ships.
• Develop standardized procedures for meteorological services in line with international requirements.
• Establish, as necessary, Ships' Routeing Systems, in accordance with IMO requirements.
• Establish, as necessary, Ship Reporting Systems, in accordance with IMO requirements.
• Establish, as necessary, Vessel traffic services (VTS), in accordance with IMO requirements.
• Establishment and operation of aids to navigation, in accordance with the recommendations and guidelines of the IMO and of IALA.
• Establish appropriate Minimum Safe Manning for Kenyan ships.
• Process applications and issue Minimum Safe Manning document or equivalent, to Kenyan ships.
• Provide the legal and regulatory framework, including policies, strategies or programmes, for the safe navigation of ships.
• Enforce the laws, regulations, and statutory instruments relating the safe navigation of ships.
• Promote and facilitate technical co-operation, scientific and technical research, and transfer of technology, knowledge and skills, relating to the safe navigation of ships.
• Oversee hydrographical surveys to develop, update and correct charts and publications;
• Liaise with International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) in preparing and issuing of nautical charts, sailing directions, lists of lights, tide tables and other nautical publications;
• Collection and compilation of hydrographic data and data management arrangements to support hydrographic services.;
• Publishing, dissemination and keeping up to date of all nautical information necessary for safe navigation;
• Promulgate notices to mariners.
• Ensure the greatest possible uniformity in charts and nautical publications.

Qualifications & Skills

• Aids to Navigation Operations Training
• Certificate in Management
• Certificate of Competency – Marine Engineer Officer (STCW)
• Certificate of Competency – Deck Officer (STCW)
• Bachelor’s Degree Nautical Science
• Master’s Degree Maritime Affairs
• Craft Library Science
• Master’s Degree Nautical Science

Experience

• At least 3 years of which should have been at the level of senior officer.

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Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the review of Training and Certification regulations;
• Assist in the issuance of certificates of Competency and Proficiency;
• Assist in undertaking control procedure in line with the Training and Certification Regulations
• Assist conduct of the evaluation required for recognition of certificates issued by other Administrations;
• Assist in verification of qualification and authorize those responsible for training and assessment;
• Assist in administering seafarer examinations and assessments;
• Assist in the issuance of seafarer certificates and endorsements;
• Assist in revalidation of certificates;
• Assist in the issuance of dispensations;
• Assist in the preparation and making available information on the status of certificates of competency and proficiency, including the matters affecting them;
• Assist in the implementation of the Quality Standards System for seafarer training and certification.
• Assist in regular inspections and periodical evaluation/audit of training and assessment conducted by training institutions;

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree Nautical Science

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Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking audit assignments in line with the approved audit work plan to confirm the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control;
• Performing substantive and compliance testing of accountable records and documents and prepare working papers;
• Providing input in preparation of audit reports for audit engagements executed; and
• Assisting in evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from internal and external audits.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree Accounting
• Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option)

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of the Kenyan Seafarers Register.
• Assist in the issuance of seafarer identification documents.
• Assist in the implementing of Board’s and management committee decision in seafarers’ registration and welfare;
• Assist in the aid of abandoned seafarers.
• Assist in providing directions on the delivery of deceased seafarer’s property.
• Assist in the engagement and discharge of Kenyan seafarers;
• Assist in the conduct of maritime labour audits for Kenyan ships
• Assist in the issuance of Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I
• Assist in the issuance of Maritime Labour Certificates in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention and national legislation.
• Assist in the monitoring of Medical Practitioners for Seafarer Medical examination;
• Assist in monitoring seafarers’ recruitment and Placement Agencies;
• Assist in developing medical standards and procedures for issuance of medical certificates and recognition of medical practitioners;
• Assist in developing and implementing standards on conditions for employment of seafarers;
• Assist in developing and enforcing seafarers’ complaint handling procedures;

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree Nautical Science

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Key Responsibilities

• Participating in the development of audit systems strategies, policies and procedures and ensure effective implementation;
• Contributing to preparation of the systems risk based annual audit plan for approval by the Audit & Risk Management Committee;
• Preparing systems audit reports on completion of each audit engagement to ensure timely issuance to Management for implementation of recommended actions;
• Evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement systems audit recommendations received from both internal and external audits;
• Assisting in preparation of quarterly systems audit reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board;
• Executing special audits/investigations; and
• Contributing to preparation of the department's annual budget, control and monitor its implementation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K)
• Bachelor’s Degree Accounting
• Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option)
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance
• Bachelor’s Degree ICT
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option) or a relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree Accounting
• Master’s Degree ICT
• Master's degree in Finance

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Key Responsibilities

• Implementing Library work programmes;
• Planning and Co-ordinating library services and programs.
• Assessing and developing library collection
• Developing outreach programmes as part of the Knowledge Sharing strategy in the Authority
• Providing professional and technical information on targeted areas of staff based on wide readership experience.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology)
• Bachelor’s Degree Library Studies

Experience

• At least 3 years of which should have been at the level of senior officer.

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Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating the development of a Monitoring and Evaluation framework for the Maritime Transport Service Providers to facilitate monitoring of service delivery;
• Identify anti-competitive/restrictive trade practices in the maritime industry;

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
• Bachelor’s Degree Business Management
• Bachelor’s Degree logistics
• Bachelor’s Degree Maritime Studies
• Bachelor’s Degree Port Management
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• Bachelor’s Degree Transport Economics
• Master of Business Administration
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Master’s Degree Maritime Transport
• Master’s Degree Port Management
• Master’s Degree Shipping
• Master’s Degree Transport Economics

Experience

• At least 3 years of which should have been at the level of senior officer.

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Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in rendering professional legal advice to the Director General on the relevance of international conventions and the need to ratify and domesticate international conventions related to marit
• Assist in administration and maintenance of ship register;
• Assist in review of reports submitted by the various departments relating to maritime affairs;
• Assist in preparation and participation of international forums related to the maritime sector.
• Assisting in drafting of national laws to enhance implementation of international conventions related to the maritime sector;
• Assisting in ensuring that all the records related to maritime affairs are updated regularly and produce quarterly reports on the same;
• Assisting in ensuring the key issues and needs of Authority in terms of the maritime industry are represented in legal fora in international, regional and national conferences/meetings/workshops;
• Assisting in initiating review of maritime legal instruments and maritime policy documents on behalf of the Authority;
• Assisting in keeping track and updates of the amendments and changes of international maritime legislations and other Kenyan laws;
• Assisting in drafting of Contracts, Agreements and MOUs related to maritime affairs;
• Assisting in preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on maritime affairs;
• Assist in initiating legal research and assignments related to maritime affairs;
• Assist in conducting Legal Audits.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor of Laws degree
• Master of Laws(LLM)

Membership

• Practicing Certificate

Profesional

• Advocate of the high court

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Key Responsibilities

• Attending to visitors/clients;
• Handling telephone calls and enquiries;
• Handling customer inquiries and complaints;
• Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents;
• Ensuring confidentiality of office information;
• Record keeping for correspondences and file movement;
• Managing office protocol and etiquette;
• Managing petty cash for the respective office;
• Maintaining an up-to-date file movement register;
• Coordinating the general administration of the respective department/office;
• Coordinating schedule of meetings and appointments for the respective departments/office;
• Coordinating travel arrangements for the respective departments/office;
• Coordinating appointments and travel itineraries for the Chief Asst. Dir.;
• preparing responses to simple routine correspondence for the Chief Manger; and
• Monitoring procedures for record keeping for correspondences.
• Ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of data; and
• Undertaking any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree Secretarial Studies

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Key Responsibilities

• Undertake compliance verifications for intermediate and renewal for issuance of the International Ship Security Certificate to Kenyan ships.
• Receive and disseminate data on vessels with privately contracted armed security personnel on board ships
• Enhance and improve physical security.
• Investigate security incidences in liaison with law enforcement agencies and security contractors and prepare reports.
• Conduct due diligence on security contractors.
• Coordinate the activities of all contracted security personnel.
• Ensure provision of adequate security to staff and assets.
• Conduct security risk assessment of ship or port facilities.
• Process applications for and issue security certificate to port facilities serving ships not engaged on international voyages and private jetties.
• Process applications for and issue Statement of Compliance to Kenyan port facilities serving ships on international voyages.
• Coordinate gathering, processing and sharing of information relating to maritime.
• Review applications for recognition as Recognised Security Organization.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree Marine Environment
• Bachelor’s Degree Naval Architecture
• Bachelor’s Degree Nautical Science

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist in enforcing safety of shipping, including compliance with construction regulations, maintenance of safety standards and safety of navigation rules;
• Assist in establishing and maintaining all established by the Authority and such other government owned navigational aids as may be under the control of the Authority;
• Assist in ensuring that all other navigational aids are established in compliance with the prescribed conditions and specifications and are maintained in proper working order;
• Assist in promulgating any information on changes to or deficiencies in any navigational aid in accordance with IMO/IHO World-Wide Navigational Warning Service standards;
• Assist in promulgating information on any developing or existing situations which may adversely affect maritime safety;
• Assist in investigating dangers to navigation.
• Assist in processing the application for, and grant exemptions or equivalents, accordingly.
• Prepare a report summarising all new exemptions and equivalents granted and communicate the same to the IMO, accordingly.
• Collect meteorological data.
• Issue weather warnings ships.
• Issue, as appropriate, weather information suitable for shipping.
• Prepare and issue meteorological publications.
• Arrange for a selection of ships to be equipped with tested marine meteorological instruments and to encourage other ships to take, record and transmit observations.
• Arrange for the reception and transmission of weather messages from and to ships.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree Naval Architecture
• Bachelor’s Degree Nautical Science

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Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining a database of all accredited maritime training institutions;
• Maintaining a record of all training manuals, instructors guides and all resource materials related to the training;
• Printing of accreditation certificates for training institutions;
• Maintaining a record of training manuals, instructors guides and other resource materials related to the training which have been sold;
• Writing reports upon vetting of training institutions;
• Assisting in organizing Training of Trainers Workshops;
• Developing and maintaining a database of all the relevant stakeholders;

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree Maritime Studies
• Bachelor’s Degree Port Management

Experience

• At least 3 years of which should have been at the level of senior officer.

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the Development of the national search and rescue plan for coastal and inland waterways
• Assist in the Review and update of the national search and rescue plan for coastal and inland waters
• Assist in the Implementation of the national search and rescue plan for coastal and inland waters
• Assist in the Conducting public awareness campaigns on maritime search and rescue.
• Assist in the Implementation of International Conventions and instruments relating to maritime search and rescue
• Assist in managing the Kenya Ship Reporting System in order to keep track of vessels around the coast and within the EEZ to call upon for support during SAR operations;
• Assist in the management of emergency beacons e.g., EPIRBs database and is responsible for keeping it up-to-date and accessible on 24-hour basis
• Assist in the Implementation of the requirements of regional SAR agreements with neighbouring States

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree Telecommunication Engineering