The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has announced a mass recruitment drive targeting professionals across various fields.
In a notice issued on Tuesday, April 21, the authority invited applications from qualified candidates to fill 77 vacancies.
The advertised positions include Assistant Director for Safety of Navigation and Investigation, Principal Legal Officer in Maritime Governance, and Principal Surveyor for Maritime Investigation and Receiver of Wreck.
Others are Principal Ship Surveyors (11), Principal Surveyor in Maritime Security, Navigation and Hydrography, Principal Auditor in Systems and Forensic Audit, Principal Resource Centre Officer and Principal Maritime Trade and Development Officer.
The authority has also advertised positions for Senior Maritime Transport Logistics Training Officer and Senior Ports and Shipping Services Officer, Ship Surveyors, Trainee Ship Surveyors, Marine Environment Officers, Surveyors in Maritime Security and Navigation, and Search and Rescue Officers.
KMA is also recruiting Merchant Shipping Fees Officers, Licensing and Seaborne Trade Officers, Maritime Labour Officers, Legal Officers specializing in maritime governance, Office Administrators, Auditors, Surveyors responsible for Seafarers Training Standards in Engineering, Supply Chain Management Officers, Accounts Assistants, an Assistant Office Administrator, and Office Assistants.
Interested and qualified candidates are directed to submit applications online through KMA’s recruitment portal by May 11 at 5:00 PM. Hard copies and email submissions will not be accepted.
Applicants are required to upload an application letter alongside a detailed curriculum vitae outlining academic qualifications, professional credentials, work experience, and membership in relevant professional bodies where applicable.
Other requirements include copies of certificates, a national identification document, valid contact details, and other testimonials.
KMA reiterated that it is an equal opportunity employer and encouraged applications from qualified individuals across all backgrounds, including youth, persons living with disabilities, and individuals from marginalized communities.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful applicants will be required to present valid compliance certificates from key government agencies, including the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Higher Education Loans Board, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, and a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
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