Kenya
Maritime Authority (KMA) is a State Corporation whose mandate is to regulate,
coordinate and oversee maritime affairs guided by the Kenya Maritime Act, Cap
370 and the Merchant Shipping Act, Cap 389.
Vision: To be a leading Maritime Authority
transforming Kenya into a globally competitive nation.
Job
Re-Advertisement: Director
General
Duties and responsibilities
The
Director General shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority
responsible for the day to day management and operations of the Authority and
shall have control over all personnel and other activities of the Authority.
The Director General shall, subject to the general direction of the Board, have power to:-
- Ensure
that the provisions of the KMA Act, Merchant Shipping Act and any rules
and regulations made thereunder are complied with to the extent necessary
in the interest of the maritime sector;
- Encourage
and foster the safe development of maritime matters in Kenya waters;
- Plan,
develop and formulate safe and efficient utilization of the Kenya ocean
space;
- Acquire,
establish and improve ocean navigation facilities where necessary within
the limits of available appropriation;
- Establish
a school or schools for the purpose of offering instruction and training
in matters related to the maritime industry;
- Promulgate
rules and procedures governing the notification and reporting of accidents
and incidents involving ships so as to facilitate investigations;
- Use,
with their consent, the available services, equipment and facilities of
other agencies and to cooperate with those agencies in the establishment
and use of services, equipment and facilities of the Authority;
- Monitor
the deployment and utilization of the movable and immovable property of
the Authority; and
- Prepare
the annual report and financial statements of the Authority.
The Director General shall also be responsible for:-
- Providing
leadership in the day to day business of the Authority in order to build a
competent, efficient and motivated workforce;
- Ensuring
that maritime shipping standards, policies, procedures and regulations
comply with IMO regulations and national laws, policies and procedures;
- Developing
and recommending to the Board the long term strategy, business plans and
annual operating budgets;
- Ensuring
continuous improvement in the quality and value of services and products
provided by the Authority;
- Directing
and coordinating the Authority’s assets and financial resources in order
to maximize investments and increase efficiency;
- Establishing,
directing and managing the Authority’s managerial, financial and
operational systems, procedures and controls to ensure that they are
professional, workable and sustainable so as to enhance stakeholder value;
- Coordinating
the preparation of business related proposals, financial and operational
systems, procedures and controls to ensure that they are professional,
workable and sustainable so as to enhance stakeholders’ value;
- Ensuring
that there is effective communication between management and the Board as
well as between different levels of management;
- Nurturing
the Authority’s human resource and ensuring that appropriate management
structures, appointments, welfare, training, industrial relations,
separation and effective management succession plans and policies are
developed and implemented;
- Fostering
a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and sound corporate
governance;
- Providing
relationship management and networking with government agencies, local and
international business partners and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- A
degree from a recognized University,
- A
relevant Masters degree will be an added advantage; and
- At
least 10 years working experience, in a relevant field.
Requisite skills
The
right candidate for this position must have the ability to think strategically
and to design long term plans for Kenya Maritime Authority in addition to being
a visionary leader.
The candidate must have proven intellectual leadership in managing people and financial resources and must have established a reputation for outstanding performance.
Other
key skills shall include:-
- Excellent
interpersonal, management and communication skills;
- Excellent
organizational skills and highly confidential;
- Computer
literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications; and
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Vacancy: Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Services
Duties and responsibilities
The Corporation Secretary and Head of
Legal Services shall be responsible for legal matters pertaining to the
Authority, including issues of property management, insurance, criminal
proceedings.
Rendering legal advice to the
Director General for any legal actions to be initiated and /or defending the
interest of the Authority. Advising managers on day to day legal problems connected
with the Authority regulations.
The responsibilities of the Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Services shall include and not limited to:-
- Responsible for legal matters pertaining to
the Authority, including issues of property management, insurance,
criminal and civil proceedings
- Rendering professional legal advice to the DG
for any legal action to be initiated and/ or defending the interests of
the Authority
- Advising managers on day to day legal matters
connected with the Authority’s operations
- Preparing legal briefs for the initiation of
legal action
- Advising the Board of Directors on corporate
and legal affairs and matters of corporate governance
- Arranging and conducting periodic and special
meetings of the Board, preparing agenda and board papers and ensuring all
board members receive agenda before scheduled meetings and within the
stipulated time;
- Making administrative arrangement for board
meetings e.g. accommodations and flight bookings, transport arrangement
and ensuring provision of what will be required during the meeting
- Recording and circulating minutes of board
meetings, coordinating with various experts within the
departments/sections for expeditious action on board directives;
- Liaising with ministries and government
departments and follow up on action items;
- Ensuring compliance with established
procedures for holding board meetings as well as statutory compliance with
laws and regulations affecting the operations of the Authority;
- Initiating and progressing the enactment of
the legislation proposed by the Authority through the AG’s chambers and
Ministry of Transport
- Participating in the development of internal
maritime conventions
Academic Qualifications
- A law degree from recognized University
- An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualifications,
Professional Qualifications
- An advocate of the high court of Kenya
- Hold of a valid practicing certificate
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya
- Registered Certificated Public Secretary of
Kenya
- A member of the Institute of Certified Public
Secretaries of Kenya
Experience
- 10 years experience with at least 4 years at
senior level management
- Prior experience in carrying out
company/corporation secretarial duties
Required skills
- Must have the ability to think strategically
- Must have proven intellectually leadership in
managing people and financial resources
- Excellent interpersonal, management and
communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and highly
confident
- Computer literacy and familiarity with
standard office computer applications
- Ability to work under pressure
The candidate to be selected must
adhere to the provisions of Chapter VI on Leadership and integrity, as
enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Interested candidates must submit certificates of compliance from the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Credit Reference Bureau, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, the Higher Education Loans Board and a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department.
Interested candidates are requested to visit the KMA website www.kma.go.ke for the advert.
KMA is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
Prospective candidates should send
both hard copy and soft copy applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae,
copies of professional certificates, testimonials, names and addresses of three
referees and indicating their current and expected remuneration addressed to-
Director General
Kenya Maritime Authority
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104
Mombasa
Or drop the application at the KMA offices, White House, 2nd Floor, Moi Avenue, near MSC Building, Mombasa; not later than 26th November, 2015 and jobs@kma.go.ke respectively.
Envelopes of physical applications shall be clearly marked on the top left hand, CS & HLS, KMAG 2.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.