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:
· Managing,
maintaining, exercising and periodically reviewing and updating the national
marine & inland waterways oil/chemical spill response contingency plans;
· Liaising
with Oil Spill Mutual Aid Group (OSMAG), Oil Spill Response Action Team and
other stakeholders;
· Conducting
pollution inspections of Kenyan ports and navigable waterways; and
· Conducting
public awareness campaigns on ship source and land based oil/chemical
pollution.
Academic & Professional qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
· 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
· 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;
· 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:
· Designing
research proposals in commercial shipping and maritime related fields;
· 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;
· Conducting
and coordinating all research projects in shipping and maritime affairs;
· Undertaking
research on maritime policies and regulations, maritime stakeholders’
requirements and services.
· Undertaking
research on maritime institution arrangements formulating and advocating
investment policies;
· Researching
on maritime investment opportunities and existing policies and recommending
areas of review to facilitate maritime business; and
· Drafting
research reports and finding and give recommendations.
Academic & Professional qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
· Be
holder of Bachelors degree in research statistics or related field; and
· 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:
· Class
work;
· Ship
board training; and
· On
the job training.
Academic Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
· 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
· be
aged 25 years and below;
OR
· 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;
· hold
a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) qualification with a mean
grade of C+ (Plus) and above
· Grade
C+ (Plus) and above in Mathematics, Physics and English
· be
aged 30 years and below.
Experience
· 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:
· Carrying
out environmental impact assessment;
· Assessment
of environmental impact assessment reports;
· Documentation
of the cost of responding to oil/chemical spills in Kenyan navigable waters;
· Assessment
of environmental damage caused by pollution;
· Monitoring
underwater and over water environments; and
· Overseeing
the exploration and exploitation of offshore developments projects in Kenya
navigable waters.
Academic Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
· •
Be holder of Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Management.
· •
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
· 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:
· Organizing
travel and accommodation, presentations, meetings, seminars, workshops,
conferences, receiving and attending to official guests;
· Management
of day to day office affairs task;
· Preparing
simple routine correspondence e.g. reports, letters and typing from drafts;
· Networking
within the Authority and without via communicating and dissemination of
information to relevant departments, officers, stakeholders and clients;
· Attending
to enquires appropriately;
· Consulting
with relevant authorities on official matters;
· Making
appropriate decision in daily office matters;
· Managing
and supervising junior staff; and
· 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:
· Be
holder of Bachelor’s degree in communications, humanities or its equivalent.
· Hold
a Post graduate diploma in public relations, higher diploma in
communications/public relations or its equivalent.
Experience
· 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.