PRINCIPAL SURVEYOR, MARITIME SECURITY – 1 POST, J/G KMAG 4, KMA/ER1/25/12

June 3, 2025
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Directorate: Maritime Safety
Grade: KMAG 4
Terms of Service: Pensionable, medical cover
Remuneration (kshs.): Basic salary: 115,500.00 to 285,500.00, House
allowance: 30,000.00, Commuter allowance: 16,000.00

Job Purpose
The maritime security officers are responsible for ensuring safe operation of vessels
in the Kenyan waters and the port facilities. They are responsible for coordinating
the activities of the Maritime Security Committee and provide secretariat services to
the Committee.

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
i. Conduct security risk assessment of ship or port facilities.
ii. Determine through security risk assessment which of the port facilities located
within Kenya are required to have a Port Facility Security Plan.
iii. Set maritime security levels for Kenyan ships and port facilities.
iv. Provide and update security level information to ships prior to entering a port
or whilst in a port within Kenya.
v. Exercise control and compliance measures over ships in Kenyan ports.
vi. Determine when a Declaration of Security is required and advise ships and
port facilities accordingly.
vii. Provide maritime security training to stakeholders.
viii. Conduct security evaluation port facilities serving ships not engaged on
international voyages and private jetties.
ix. Audit and inspect the implementation of security plans of port facilities serving
ships not engaged on international voyages and private jetties.
x. Conduct security evaluation of cargo handling facilities.
xi. Review and approve security plans of cargo handling facilities.
xii. Process applications for and issue security certificate to cargo handling
facilities.
xiii. Audit and inspect the implementation of security plans of cargo handling
facilities.
xiv. Conduct Ship Security Assessment of Kenyan ships.
xv. Review and approve Ship Security Plan of Kenyan ships.
xvi. Process applications for and issue of the International Ship Security Certificate
to Kenyan ships.
xvii. Audit and inspect the implementation of Ship Security Plan of Kenyan ships.
xviii. Respond to security alerts when the Ship Security Alert System is triggered.
xix. Conduct Port Facility Security Assessment of Kenyan ports.
xx. Review and approve Port Facility Security Plans of Kenyan port facilities
serving ships on international voyages.
xxi. Audit and inspect the implementation of Port Facility Security Plan of port
facilities serving ships on international voyages.
xxii. Conduct security survey ad risk assessment of KMA premises and assets.
xxiii. Develop and operationalize Company Security Plan.
xxiv. Establish, operate and maintain the Piracy Reporting and Information Sharing
Centre.
xxv. Ensure protective measures against piracy and armed robbery against ships.
xxvi. Ensure measures to repress piracy.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –
i. Hold Relevant Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science,
Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Environment or any other
relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; Master’s degree will be an
added advantage.
ii. Certificate of Competency as Deck Officer or Marine Engineer Officer in
accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watch keeping 1978, as amended.
iii. Must be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing;
iv. Should have a minimum period of three (3) years related work experience
v. Good interpersonal relations, high leadership qualities and integrity;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications;
vii. Proficient in implementation of ISPS code

How to Apply

  1. 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.
  2. An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
    1. Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Chairman of the Board, Kenya Maritime Authority.
    2. Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: chairmanjobs-1@kma.go.ke
    3. Post applications should be sent to:
      Chairman, Board of Directors,
      Kenya Maritime Authority,
      KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre),
      P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
      MOMBASA.

Note:

  • Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board and a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
  • Successful candidates must adhere to the provisions on Leadership and Integrity as enshrined in Chapter VI of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
  • Kenya Maritime Authority is an equal opportunity employer and any qualified employee including persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

N/B: The applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700 hours Monday, 16th June, 2025.