Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
• Be the Accounting Officer of the Authority;
• Be the Chief Executive of the Authority responsible for the day to day management and operations of the Authority and shall have control over all personnel and other activities of the Authority;
• Ensuring that the provisions of the International Conventions, Kenya Maritime Authority and Merchant Shipping Acts respectively, and any rules and regulations made thereunder are complied with to the extent necessary in the interest of the maritime sector;
• Encouraging and fostering the safe development of maritime matters in Kenya waters;
• Planning, developing and formulating safe and efficient utilization of the Kenya ocean space;
• Acquiring, establishing and improving ocean navigation facilities where necessary within the limits of available appropriation;
• Facilitating establishment of schools for the purpose of offering instruction and training in matters related to the maritime industry;
• Promulgating rules and procedures governing the notification and reporting of accidents and incidents involving ships so as to facilitate investigations;
• Using, with their consent, the available services, equipment and facilities of other agencies and to co-operate with those agencies in the establishment, and use of services, equipment and facilities of the Authority;
• Monitoring the deployment and utilization of the movable and immovable property of the Authority;
• Preparing the annual report and financial statement of the Authority;
• Shall be an exofficio member of the Board;
• Guiding in the development of relevant national policies and legislation in regard to maritime sector;
• Facilitating the preparation and implementation of the Authority’s strategic and annual work plans;
• Overseeing the implementation of Authority’s policies and plans governing the Authority, in liaison with the Board and other relevant authorities;
• Implementing International Maritime Instruments which Kenya is a party;
• Reporting on the status of implementation of International Maritime Instruments which Kenya is a party;
• Facilitating regular reporting on the status of Kenya Maritime Authority;
• Fostering conducive corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good governance in line with the Constitution of Kenya;
• Creating a corporate environment that attracts, retains and motivates employees to perform;
• Providing leadership in the development of the Authority’s programs and assure quality program and organizational stability through development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, regular evaluation and performance management system;
• Developing and overseeing efficient and effective strategies for recruitment, selection retention and evaluation of staff;
• Providing guidance to the Board and the management in the development and implementation of the best practice in Corporate Governance;
• Promoting values and principles as spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya in the operations of the Board;
• Leveraging on ICT for efficient service delivery;
• Leverage on communication to promote the Authority’s Mandate; and
• Providing the Strategic Direction of the Authority.

Person Specification
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized University;
• Master’s Degree in Maritime, Shipping, Logistics, or equivalent may be an added advantage;
• A minimum period of ten (10) years’ relevant work experience in the relevant field, five (5) years of which must be in Senior Management;
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Have knowledge and a clear understanding of the maritime sector;
• Demonstrable Knowledge in Maritime, Shipping, Ocean Engineering, or Blue Economy related Sector
• Demonstrable Knowledge of IMO Conventions and related codes of Maritime and Shipping;
• Demonstrable Futuristic Understanding of Global trends, prospects, discourses in the Maritime Sector.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of Local, National and International Conventions and Treaties governing maritime affairs;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applicants should submit soft copy applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts and the national identification card (as pdf attachment), to email address recruitmentdg@kma.go.ke  not later than 13th February, 2023.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman Board of Directors
Kenya Maritime Authority
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104
MOMBASA

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