- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Logistics  , Maritime 
Licensing & Seaborne Trade Officer at Kenya Maritime Authority
Licensing & Seaborne Trade Officer
Job Purpose
The licensing and seaborne trade officers are responsible for coordinating and implementing strategies towards orderly development of an efficient and effective framework for provision of optimal commercial maritime services.
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
- Work with IT personnel to develop business rules for data analysis for subsequent automation of the processes,
- Compile data for Kenyan Imports and Exports captured from Cargo Manifests;
- Mine data from Primary and Secondary sources;
- Validate data to discard irrelevant information for cargo destined to DR Congo (OGEFREM);
- Sort out cargo manifest data related to OGEFREM;
- Prepare and send shipment lists to shipping lines related to OGEFREM;;
- Prepare freighted lists on OGEFREM;
- Produce statistical reports for cargo destined to D.R.Congo ( OGEFREM);
- Analyse and interpret results using standard statistical tools and techniques;
- Produce concise data reports for clear visualizations for the industry;
- Assist in maintaining records and data of licensed maritime service providers;
- Assist in maintaining records and data of approved service providers related to SOLAS VGM for containerized cargo;
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –
- Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Port Management, Shipping, Transport Economics, logistics, Business Management/Administration or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in Computer Applications;
Method of Application
Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority (a recruitment box and a register marked applications for officer positions will be placed at the Bahari Towers, reception – on ground floor). Online applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document) to: directorgeneral-1@kma.go.ke
Post applications should be sent to:
Director General,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre)
P.O. Box 95076-80104, MOMBASA.
Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board and a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
Successful candidates must adhere to the provisions on Leadership and Integrity as enshrined in Chapter VI of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Kenya Maritime Authority is an equal opportunity employer and any qualified employee including persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
N/B: The applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700hrs 12th May,2025.
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