Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Ref: BMA/22/MET/3
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Director, Maritime Education and Training will, among others, be to: -
• Providing advisory services to the Director/CEO on matters related to Maritime Education and Training;
• Developing curriculum for maritime education in collaboration with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders;
• Implementing training programmes according to the set curriculum;
• Overseeing examination and certification processes;
• Developing quality training standard systems and periodical independent evaluation as required by International Maritime Conventions;
• Sourcing and oversee professional resources;
• Carrying out post training impact assessment for curriculum and infrastructure development;
• Ensuring development and implementation of leadership and management courses;
• Ensuring adherence to the provisions of the International Conventions, Merchant Shipping Act, 2009 (No. 4 of 2009) and any other and national legislation relating to training in the maritime sector;
• Developing and coordinating the implementation of approved policies relating to training in maritime affairs;
• Facilitating issuance of Seafarer Certificates of Competency and Certificates of Proficiency;
• Facilitating issuance of Seafarers record book and continuous discharge certificates;
• Promoting training programs under the department;
• Preparing, implementing and monitoring of the department’s budget;
• Overseeing research and consultancy in maritime education and training;
• Supervising, guiding and appraising staff in the department;
• Coordinating the development of departmental reports; and
• Responsible for IMO annual audits.

Person Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
• Qualifications in accordance with STCW 78 as amended, i.e. Certificate of Competence (CoC) Class I Chief Engineer or Master Mariner (II/2 OR III/2) unlimited.
• A minimum of twelve (12) years working experience out of which five (5) years must
• have been in management position at sea.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

The following credentials will be an added advantage;
• Master Degree in nautical science or marine engineering.
• Membership by a relevant professional body in good standing.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 144

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• Prospective candidates should submit applications in soft copy (in pdf format). The Application form should be downloaded using the link below and completed from the Academy website at: www.bma.ac.ke. 
• The 20 completed application form accompanied with a detailed CV (with at least three referees), copies of academic and professional certificates to be emailed to recruitment@bma.ac.ke  so as to reach the Academy not later than 5:00pm Kenyan time on 7th November , 2022. Applications received after the specified time will not be considered.
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