SENIOR PORTS AND SHIPPING SERVICES OFFICER – 3 POSTS, J/G KMAG 5, REF KMA/ER2/25/1

June 3, 2025
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Directorate: Maritime Trade and Development
Grade: KMAG 5
Terms of Service: Pensionable, medical cover
Remuneration (kshs.): Basic salary: Basic salary: 89,000.00 to 205,500.00,
House allowance: 25,000.00, Commuter allowance: 16,000.00

Job Purpose:

The Maritime ports and shipping services officers are responsible
for coordinating the setup of the industry efficiency monitoring framework for
maritime transport services and regulation of commercial maritime services. They
are also responsible for coordinating and implementing strategies towards orderly
development of an efficient and effective framework for provision of optimal
commercial maritime services. They are also responsible for adminstering
programs towards the development of the maritime cluster.

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
i. Monitoring of industry performance standards;
ii. Undertaking statistical analysis on industry performance standards, maritime
transport costs and other related commercial maritime activities;
iii. Determining and implementing the use of appropriate statistical software in
the computation, manipulation and analysis of data on commercial maritime
services;
iv. Coordinating the publication of statistical reports on freight and other related
maritime transport costs, and service standards of maritime transport
services;
v. Assisting in conducting/coordinating shippers’ awareness workshops on
international trade Facilitation/INCOTERMS;
vi. Writing reports during trade facilitation workshops;
vii. Assist in monitoring and evaluation relating to the implementation of
Mombasa Port Community Charter and Memorandum of cooperation;
viii. Collecting progress implementation reports from the port community players;
ix. Assist in compilation of data for Mombasa Port Community Charter and
Memorandum of cooperation;
x. Assist in writing quarterly, mid-term and annual reports related to Mombasa
Port Community Charter and Memorandum of cooperation;
xi. Assist in organizing meetings of the Mombasa Port Community Charter and
Memorandum of cooperation;
xii. Carry out mining and analysis of data on standards of maritime transport
services;
xiii. Assist in coordinating implementation of FAL Convention;
xiv. Assisting in coordination of the development of maritime cluster;
xv. Assisting in collaboration with other institutions to implement programmes on
development of maritime cluster
xvi. Assisting in conducting publicity campaigns to promote investments on
maritime cluster.
xvii. Develop and maintain a database on investments in the maritime cluster
(including related to maritime services, coastal shipping, inland waterways,
multimodal transport and natural resources);
xviii. Assisting in organizing workshops, seminars and conferences to sensitize
relevant stakeholders on the development of maritime cluster;
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –
i. Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Port Management, Shipping, Transport
Economics, logistics, Business Management/Administration or any other
relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Proficiency in Computer Applications;

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.