Senior Principal Trainer I 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.

 

Senior Principal Trainer I

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

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

  • Initiating, formulating and implementing institutional policies and strategies.
  • Designing, developing and delivering capacity building programmes in management and related areas.
  • Coordinating development of instructional materials for training.
  • Coordinating development and review of curriculum and syllabus.
  • Coordinating practical sessions, trade projects and business plan development.
  • Participating in sector skills and development.
  • Coordinating and reporting on training programmes, seminars, workshops and symposia.
  • Initiating and coordinating research and consultancy assignments
  • Conducting capacity building surveys.
  • Supervising and mentoring trainers.
  • Designing staff development programs in areas of specialization.
  • Evaluating and reviewing training programmes.
  • Providing necessary liaison between the academy and industry.
  • Coordinating the implementation of training programmes according to the set syllabus; and
  • Coordinating the setting, administration and marking of examinations.

Person Specifications:

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

  • Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three of which must have been at the grade of senior Principal trainer II (MET) OR in a comparable position
  • Bachelors’ degree in any of the following fields; nautical science, mechanical, electrical and marine engineering.
  • Masters’ degree in any of the following fields; nautical science, mechanical, electrical and marine engineering.
  • Qualifications in in accordance with STCW 78 of the conventions amended ie Certificate of Competence (CoC) 2nd Engineer (III/2) or Chief Mate (II/2)
  • Competence Based Assessment from recognized institution.
  • Pedagogical skills training Certificate from a recognized institution. 
  • Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body.
  • Proficiency in computer applications skills; and
  • Fulfil the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Check how your CV aligns with this job

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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