Deputy Director Placement & Industry Linkage at Bandari Maritime Academy

The primary objective of setting up the college was first as a stop gap measure to develop necessary skills to ensure continuity in port operations after the collapse of East African Railways and Harbours Corporation.

 

Deputy Director Placement & Industry Linkage

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience15 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEngineering / Technical 

Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • Negotiating for sea time opportunities for the students.
  • Establishing linkages with stakeholders (both public and private) for purposes of developing and executing a frame work for advancement and placement of graduates.
  • Negotiating for employment opportunities for BMA graduates with major international shipping companies.
  • Managing and coordinating students and trainers exchange programs.
  • Producing holistic graduate graduates who are prepared for the job market and entrepreneurial activities.
  • Establishing and maintaining a database for students and graduates.i
  • Establishing a frame work in liaison with the Chief executive Officer on opportunities for Scholarship and Sponsorship.
  • Initiating the development of MOUs for purposes of placement and internship of students.
  • Working in liaison with the administration for recognition of certificates internationally.
  • Liaising with National Employment Authority and other relevant government Agency for placement for students nationally and internationally.
  • Marketing BMA graduates to potential employers nationally, regionally and internationally.
  • Ensuring staff development in the Division and: and
  • Appraising staff and coordinating Performance Management in the Division.

Person Specifications:

For appointment to this grade a Candidate must have the following:

  • Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Placement and Industry Linkages or in any comparable position.
  • Bachelors’ degree in any of the following fields: -Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Maritime logistics, Education, Education, Development studies, Marketing, Communication, International Relations or Qualifications in accordance with STCW 78 of the conventions amended, such as Certificates of Competence (CoC), Chief Engineer or Master Mariner (II/2 or III/2);
  • Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: -Maritime Logistics, Education, Development studies, Marketing, Communication, International Relations or equivalent qualifications.
  • Qualifications in accordance with STCW 78 of the conventions amended i.e. Certificate of Competence (CoC), Chief Engineer or Master Mariner (II2 OR III/2).
  • Cumulative fifteen (15) years relevant work experience 3 of which should have been Assistant Director, Placement and Linkages or comparable position
  • Registration by relevant professional body.
  • Leadership course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution; and
  • Proficiency in computer applications skills. 

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Method of Application

Once you have filled the above application form, please submit the required documents via email to recruitment@bma.ac.ke , clearly indicating the Job Reference Number and Title as the subject of your email, so as to reach the Academy not later than Tuesday 9th December, 2025, 5pm Kenyan time.

Interested and qualified? Go to Bandari Maritime Academy on docs.google.com to apply

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