Director, Maritime Safety at Kenya Maritime Authori
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- Job TypeContract
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience5 - 10 years
- LocationMombasa
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical
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;
Method of Application
Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. Scanned copies (in pdf format) of these documents must accompany any
online application.
An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for on the envelope (hardcopy applications) or on the subject line (for online application) and submitted in any one of the following ways:
Hard copy applications should be delivered to the office of the Chairman Board of Directors, Kenya Maritime Authority, Fifth (5th) Floor, located at KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre), Mombasa between 0745hrs and 1700hrs;
Online applications should be emailed in pdf format to: recruitment23@kma.go.ke
Posted applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman
Kenya Maritime Authority
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104 MOMBASA
Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
More details on Kenya Maritime Authority and the advertisement can be accessed from the website: www.kma.go.ke.
NB: The applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700hrs 7th, August, 2023
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