Director, Maritime Education, Training and Labour, Job in Kenya

Director, Maritime Education, Training and Labour

Ref:03/23

Job specification

• Reporting to the DG, the duties and responsibilities of the
  Director will entail:


• Overseeing the implementation of requirements of
  international instruments through development of a national framework to
  ensure maritime safety in Kenyan waters.


• Liaising with maritime organizations/institutions such as
  International Maritime Organization and International Labour Organization
  on matters of common interest;


• Overseeing maritime education, training and labour in Kenya


• Overseeing performance management in the directorate


• Coordinating the preparation and submission of monthly,
  quarterly and annual performance reports for the Directorate


• Directing preparation and submission of reports required by
  international maritime organization (IMO)
  
  
  


• Mentoring and coaching directorate staff


• Assigning responsibilities within the department to update
  and revise any relevant policies adopted, as necessary.


• Overseeing the development and implementation of Maritime
  Education and Training standards


• Advising the Director General on maritime education, training
  and labour issues


• Responding to enquiries on various matters from seafarers,
  Government Agencies and individuals on maritime affairs;


• Ensuring the departmental activities align to the Authority’s
  strategic plan


• Implementing the Board’s and management committee’s
  resolutions in matters pertaining to Maritime Education and Training;


• Preparing draft Board management papers for approval


• Participating in the recruitment of staff within the
  directorate


• Participating in the development and review of the
  Authority’s strategic plan


• Initiate review of Training and Certification regulations;


• Chair the Syllabus Committee in accordance with the Merchant
  Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations, as amended;


• Supervise conduct of the evaluation required for recognition
  of certificates issued by other Administrations;


• Direct verification of qualification and authorize those
  responsible for training and assessment;


• Direct issue of certificates and endorsements relating to
  maritime education, training and labour;


• Responsible for the register or registers of all certificates
  and endorsements;


• Oversee preparation and make available information on the
  status of certificates of competency and proficiency, including the
  matters affecting them;


• Supervise implementation of the Quality Standards System
  including undertaking regular inspections and periodical evaluation/audit
  of training and assessment conducted by training institutions;


• Oversee matters relating to seafarer recruitment, engagement
  and welfare;


• Coordinate financial facilitation for seafarers training and
  education.

Person specification

For appointment to this
grade a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor Degree in any of the following; Nautical Science,
  Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or
  equivalent from a recognized institution;


• Master Degree in any of the fields will be an added advantage;


• Certificate of Competency Class 1 – Master Mariner Unlimited
  (II/2) or Chief Engineer Unlimited (III/2) in accordance with the
  International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch
  keeping 1978, as amended;


• At least ten (10) years’ work experience in Ship construction
  or ship technical operation or ship survey, five (5) of which must be in a
  senior management position;


• Membership of a professional body and in good standing;


• Strategic leadership course


• Demonstrated results in work performance

How to Apply

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.
Scanned copies (in pdf format) of these documents must accompany any 

online
application.

An applicant
must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for on the
envelope (hardcopy applications) or on the subject line (for online
application) and submitted in any one of the following ways:

Hard copy
applications should be delivered to the office of the Chairman Board of Directors, Kenya
Maritime Authority, Fifth (5th) Floor, located at KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road
(next to the Little Theatre), Mombasa between 0745hrs and
1700hrs;

Online
applications should be emailed in pdf format to: recruitment23@kma.go.ke

Posted
applications should be addressed to:

The Chairman

Kenya Maritime Authority

P.O. Box 95076 – 80104
MOMBASA

Canvassing in any form or
failure to attach any of the stipulated documents will lead to automatic
disqualification. 

More details on
Kenya Maritime Authority and the advertisement can be accessed from the
website: www.kma.go.ke.

NB: The
applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700hrs 7th, August, 2023