Kenya Maritime Authority Director General Job Vacancy

Kenya Maritime Authority Director General Job Vacancy
February 20, 2015 Job Description

Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) is a State Corporation whose mandate is to regulate, coordinate and oversee maritime affairs guided by the Kenya Maritime Act, Cap 370 and the Merchant Shipping Act, Cap 389.

Vision: To be a leading Maritime Authority transforming Kenya into a globally competitive nation.

Mission: To ensure sustainable, safe, secure, clean and efficient water transport for the benefit of stakeholders.

KMA wishes to invite suitable candidates to fill the position of Director General
Ref: KMAG1.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director General shall 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.

The Director General shall, subject to the general direction of the Board, have power to:-

Ensure that the provisions of the KMA Act and any rules and regulations made thereunder are complied with to the extent necessary in the interest of the maritime sector;
Encourage and foster the safe development of maritime matters in Kenya waters;
Plan, develop and formulate safe and efficient utilization of the Kenya ocean space;
Acquire, establish and improve ocean navigation facilities where necessary within the limits of available appropriation;
Establish a school or schools for the purpose of offering instruction and training in matters related to the maritime industry;
Promulgate rules and procedures governing the notification and reporting of accidents and incidents involving ships so as to facilitate investigations;
Use, with their consent, the available services, equipment and facilities of other agencies and to cooperate with those agencies in the establishment and use of services, equipment and facilities of the Authority;
Monitor the deployment and utilization of the movable and immovable property of the Authority; and
Prepare the annual report and financial statements of the Authority.
Academic Qualifications


The right candidate shall be -

1) A holder of a relevant degree or the equivalent; and

2) A Masters degree in a maritime field or the equivalent.

Requisite Skills

The right candidate for this position must have the ability to think strategically and to design long term plans for Kenya Maritime Authority in addition to being a visionary leader.

The candidate must have proven intellectual leadership in managing people and financial resources and must have established a reputation for outstanding performance.
Other key skills include:-
10 years relevant working experience in a senior position;
Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills;
Excellent organizational skills and highly confidential;
Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications; and
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
The candidate to be recruited must adhere to the provisions of Chapter VI on Leadership and integrity, as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of professional certificates, testimonials, certificates of compliance from the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Credit Reference Bureau, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, the Higher Education Loans Board and a certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service, names and addresses of three referees and indicating their current and expected remuneration addressed to-

Chairman Board of Directors
Kenya Maritime Authority
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104
Mombasa

Or drop the application at the KMA, White House, 2nd Floor, Moi Avenue, near MSC Building, Mombasa not later than 12th March, 2015.

Interested candidates are requested to visit the KMA website www.kma.go.ke for further details on the position.
KMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.