Director, Maritime Education, Training and Labour
2025-04-22T17:16:11+00:00
Kenya Maritime Authority
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KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre) P.O. Box 95076-80104, MOMBASA
Nairobi
kenya
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Education
2025-05-12T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Job Purpose
- Responsible for the implementation of the Merchant Shipping Act, KMA Act, relevant national legislation/policies/directives, and international conventions.
- Focus areas: training and certification of seafarers, engagement and welfare of seafarers, and training on maritime transport logistics.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee implementation of international instruments through a national framework for maritime safety.
- Liaise with international maritime organizations like IMO and ILO.
- Oversee maritime education, training, and labour in Kenya.
- Manage performance within the Directorate.
- Coordinate preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Direct preparation and submission of reports required by IMO.
- Mentor and coach Directorate staff.
- Assign responsibilities for policy updates and revisions.
- Oversee development and implementation of Maritime Education and Training standards.
- Advise the Director General on maritime education, training, and labour matters.
- Respond to inquiries from seafarers, government agencies, and individuals.
- Align departmental activities with the Authority’s strategic plan.
- Implement resolutions from the Board and management committees.
- Prepare draft Board management papers for approval.
- Participate in recruitment of Directorate staff.
- Contribute to the development and review of the Authority’s strategic plan.
- Initiate review of Training and Certification regulations.
- Chair the Syllabus Committee under the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations.
- Supervise evaluation of certificates issued by other Administrations.
- Direct verification of qualifications and authorize training and assessment personnel.
- Direct issuance of certificates and endorsements.
- Maintain registers for all certificates and endorsements.
- Provide information on certificate status and related matters.
- Supervise implementation of the Quality Standards System including regular inspections and audits.
- Oversee seafarer recruitment, engagement, and welfare.
Person Description
- Bachelor's Degree in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Maritime Education and Training (MET), or equivalent.
- Master’s Degree in related fields (Maritime Affairs, Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture) is an added advantage.
- At least 10 years’ experience in ship technical operations or Maritime Education and Training, with 5 years in senior management.
- Certificate of Competency Class II/2 or III/2 (STCW 1978, as amended).
- Membership in a professional body and in good standing.
- Completion of Strategic Leadership Course from a recognized institution.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer skills.
Oversee implementation of international instruments through a national framework for maritime safety. Liaise with international maritime organizations like IMO and ILO. Oversee maritime education, training, and labour in Kenya. Manage performance within the Directorate. Coordinate preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Direct preparation and submission of reports required by IMO. Mentor and coach Directorate staff. Assign responsibilities for policy updates and revisions. Oversee development and implementation of Maritime Education and Training standards. Advise the Director General on maritime education, training, and labour matters. Respond to inquiries from seafarers, government agencies, and individuals. Align departmental activities with the Authority’s strategic plan. Implement resolutions from the Board and management committees. Prepare draft Board management papers for approval. Participate in recruitment of Directorate staff. Contribute to the development and review of the Authority’s strategic plan. Initiate review of Training and Certification regulations. Chair the Syllabus Committee under the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations. Supervise evaluation of certificates issued by other Administrations. Direct verification of qualifications and authorize training and assessment personnel. Direct issuance of certificates and endorsements. Maintain registers for all certificates and endorsements. Provide information on certificate status and related matters. Supervise implementation of the Quality Standards System including regular inspections and audits. Oversee seafarer recruitment, engagement, and welfare
Strong communication skills. Proficiency in computer skills.
Bachelor's Degree in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Maritime Education and Training (MET), or equivalent. Master’s Degree in related fields (Maritime Affairs, Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture) is an added advantage. At least 10 years’ experience in ship technical operations or Maritime Education and Training, with 5 years in senior management. Certificate of Competency Class II/2 or III/2 (STCW 1978, as amended). Membership in a professional body and in good standing. Completion of Strategic Leadership Course from a recognized institution.
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Vacancy title:
Director, Maritime Education, Training and Labour
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education]
Jobs at:
Kenya Maritime Authority
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 12 2025
Duty Station:
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre) P.O. Box 95076-80104, MOMBASA | Nairobi | kenya | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 22 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
- Responsible for the implementation of the Merchant Shipping Act, KMA Act, relevant national legislation/policies/directives, and international conventions.
- Focus areas: training and certification of seafarers, engagement and welfare of seafarers, and training on maritime transport logistics.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee implementation of international instruments through a national framework for maritime safety.
- Liaise with international maritime organizations like IMO and ILO.
- Oversee maritime education, training, and labour in Kenya.
- Manage performance within the Directorate.
- Coordinate preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Direct preparation and submission of reports required by IMO.
- Mentor and coach Directorate staff.
- Assign responsibilities for policy updates and revisions.
- Oversee development and implementation of Maritime Education and Training standards.
- Advise the Director General on maritime education, training, and labour matters.
- Respond to inquiries from seafarers, government agencies, and individuals.
- Align departmental activities with the Authority’s strategic plan.
- Implement resolutions from the Board and management committees.
- Prepare draft Board management papers for approval.
- Participate in recruitment of Directorate staff.
- Contribute to the development and review of the Authority’s strategic plan.
- Initiate review of Training and Certification regulations.
- Chair the Syllabus Committee under the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations.
- Supervise evaluation of certificates issued by other Administrations.
- Direct verification of qualifications and authorize training and assessment personnel.
- Direct issuance of certificates and endorsements.
- Maintain registers for all certificates and endorsements.
- Provide information on certificate status and related matters.
- Supervise implementation of the Quality Standards System including regular inspections and audits.
- Oversee seafarer recruitment, engagement, and welfare.
Person Description
- Bachelor's Degree in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Maritime Education and Training (MET), or equivalent.
- Master’s Degree in related fields (Maritime Affairs, Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture) is an added advantage.
- At least 10 years’ experience in ship technical operations or Maritime Education and Training, with 5 years in senior management.
- Certificate of Competency Class II/2 or III/2 (STCW 1978, as amended).
- Membership in a professional body and in good standing.
- Completion of Strategic Leadership Course from a recognized institution.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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