Kenya Maritime Authority is a State Corporation whose mandate is
to regulate, co-ordinate and oversee maritime affairs guided by the Kenya
Maritime Act,No. 5 of 2006 and the Merchant Shipping Act 2009.
1. Marine Environment Protection Manager
KMAG 3
1 Post
Job Description
Responsible for implementation of the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) marine environment protection conventions and other national
and regional instruments relating to prevention of pollution in Kenyan
navigable waters by waterborne transport activities.
Other duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:
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Managing, maintaining, exercising and periodically reviewing and
updating the national marine & inland waterways oil/chemical spill response
contingency plans;
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Liaising with Oil Spill Mutual Aid Group (OSMAG), Oil Spill
Response Action Team and other stakeholders;
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Conducting pollution inspections of Kenyan ports and navigable
waterways; and
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Conducting public awareness campaigns on ship source and land
based oil/chemical pollution.
Academic & Professional qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
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Be holder of Bachelors degree in maritime affairs (Maritime
Safety or Maritime Education and Training) or Environmental Sciences or
oceanography or related field;
·
A master degree in Maritime Affairs (Maritime Safety and Marine
Protection or Maritime Education and Training) will be a clear advantage.
·
Class 1 certificate of competency, issued in accordance with
Regulation II/2 or III/2 of STCW 78 as amended.
Experience
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3 years experience as a Master Mariner or Chief Engineer on
foreign going vessel
Skills
The right candidate for this position must have the ability to
think strategically and to design long term plans.
Other key skills include:
·
Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills;
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Excellent organization skills;
·
Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer
applications
·
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
2. Research & Development Officer
KMAG 4
1 Post
Job Description
Responsible for managing and coordinating research activities.
Other duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:
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Designing research proposals in commercial shipping and maritime
related fields;
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Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the strategic
plan and the Authority’s performance contracting with the government;
·
Coordinating with the Legal department in the preparation of the
yearly performance contract with the government;
·
Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the Director
General’s performance contract with the Board;
·
Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of management
staff performance contract with Director General;
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Conducting and coordinating all research projects in shipping
and maritime affairs;
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Undertaking research on maritime policies and regulations,
maritime stakeholders’ requirements and services.
·
Undertaking research on maritime institution arrangements
formulating and advocating investment policies;
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Researching on maritime investment opportunities and existing
policies and recommending areas of review to facilitate maritime business; and
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Drafting research reports and finding and give recommendations.
Academic & Professional qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
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Be holder of Bachelors degree in research statistics or related
field; and
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A masters degree is an added advantage
·
Working knowledge of statistics and research; and
·
Computer literate.
Experience
·
5 years experience in policy and strategic planning
Skills
The right candidate for this position must have the ability to
think strategically and to design long term plans.
Other key skills include:
·
Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills;
·
Excellent organization skills;
·
Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer
applications
·
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
3. Trainee Inspector
KMAG 5
2 Posts
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:
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Class work;
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Ship board training; and
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On the job training.
Academic Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
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be a holder of Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical
Engineering or Mechatronics;
·
hold a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
qualification with a mean grade of C+ (Plus) and above
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be aged 25 years and below;
OR
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hold a Class 3 Certificate of Competency, Deck or Marine
Engineering in accordance with regulation II/1 or II/3, or III/1 or III/3 of
STCW 78 as amended;
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hold a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
qualification with a mean grade of C+ (Plus) and above
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Grade C+ (Plus) and above in Mathematics, Physics and English
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be aged 30 years and below.
Experience
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At least 6 months spent on bridge duties in the last 12 months
of sea service.
Skills
The right candidate for this position must have the ability to
learn fast.
Other key skills include:
·
excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills;
·
excellent organization skills and highly confidential;
·
computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer
applications; and
·
ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
4. Trainee Environment Officer
KMAG 5
1 Post
Job Description
Understudy the Environment Officer in undertaking surveillance,
monitoring and preventing oil spills and other harmful substances at sea and
inland waters, and implementing the National oil spill response contingency
plan.
Other duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:
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Carrying out environmental impact assessment;
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Assessment of environmental impact assessment reports;
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Documentation of the cost of responding to oil/chemical spills
in Kenyan navigable waters;
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Assessment of environmental damage caused by pollution;
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Monitoring underwater and over water environments; and
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Overseeing the exploration and exploitation of offshore
developments projects in Kenya navigable waters.
Academic Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
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• Be holder of Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and
Management.
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• Class III Certificate of competence in accordance with
regulation II/1 or III/1 of STCW Convention 78 as amended will be a clear
advantage.
Experience
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At least 2 years relevant experience either carrying out related
environmental impact assessment or at least 6 months as a third officer
/engineer in a foreign going vessel while holding class III/1 certificate of
competence.
Skills
The right candidate for this position must have the ability to
learn fast.
Other key skills include:
·
excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills;
·
excellent organization skills;
·
computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer
applications; and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
5. Administrative Assistant
KMAG 5
1 Post
Job Description
Organize and manage day to day affairs of a busy office to
ensure its smooth running.
Other duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:
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Organizing travel and accommodation, presentations, meetings,
seminars, workshops, conferences, receiving and attending to official guests;
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Management of day to day office affairs task;
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Preparing simple routine correspondence e.g. reports, letters
and typing from drafts;
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Networking within the Authority and without via communicating
and dissemination of information to relevant departments, officers,
stakeholders and clients;
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Attending to enquires appropriately;
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Consulting with relevant authorities on official matters;
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Making appropriate decision in daily office matters;
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Managing and supervising junior staff; and
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Managing office equipment e.g. fax, computer, scanner,
telephone, printer, stationery and make sure that they are functioning properly
such that in case of any problem, notify officer in charge for action.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
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Be holder of Bachelor’s degree in communications, humanities or
its equivalent.
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Hold a Post graduate diploma in public relations, higher diploma
in communications/public relations or its equivalent.
Experience
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3 years experience in a busy environment in interacting with
various levels of customers / clients
Skills
The right candidate for this position must have the ability to
learn fast.
Other key skills include:
·
excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills;
·
excellent organization skills and highly confidential;
·
computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer
applications; and
·
ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Applicants who meet the specified requirements should send their
application letters with their detailed CVs, copies of academic and
professional certificates and other testimonials together with day-time
telephone contact, names and contact of three referees, indicating the post
applied for in the application letter and on the envelop to:
The Director General
Kenya Maritime Authority
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
Mombasa
Kenya Maritime Authority
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
Mombasa
Or drop the application at Kenya Maritime Authority, White House, 2nd Floor, Moi Avenue, near Dock yard, Mombasa. So as to reach not later than 11th January, 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.