Job purposeÂ

• The Director General /Chief Executive Officer (CEO) shall responsible for the day-to day management and coordination of activities in the Authority, subject to the general  direction of the Board. Â

Job Description Â

Duties and Responsibilities;Â

• Be the Accounting officer 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.  ensure that the provisions of the Kenya Maritime Authority, 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;Â
• acquire, establish and improve ocean navigation facilities where necessary within  the limits of available appropriation;Â
• facilitate establishment a school or schools for the purpose of offering instruction  and training in matters related to the maritime industry;Â
• promulgate rules and procedures governing the notification and reporting of  accidents and incidents involving ships so as to facilitate investigations;Â
• use, 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;Â
• monitor the deployment and utilization of the movable and immovable property of  the Authority; Â
• Prepare the annual report and financial statement of the Authority.Â
• Shall be an ex officio member of the Board.Â
• Guide in the development of relevant national policies and legislation in regard to  maritime sector;Â
• Facilitate the preparation and implementation of the Authority’s strategic and  annual work plans;Â
• Oversee the implementation of Authority’s policies and plans governing the  Authority in liaison with the Board and other relevant authorities;Â
• Implement International Maritime Instruments which Kenya is a party;Â
• Report on the status of implementation of International Maritime Instruments which  Kenya is a party;Â
• Facilitate regular reporting on the status of Kenya Maritime Authority;Â
• Foster conducive corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good  governance in line with the Constitution of Kenya; Â
• Create a corporate environment that attracts, retains and motivates employees to  perform.Â
• Provide 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;Â
• Develop and oversee efficient and effective strategies for recruitment, selection  retention and evaluation of staff;Â
• Promote values and principles as spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution  of Kenya in the operations of the Authority.Â
• Leverage on ICT for efficient service deliveryÂ
• Leverage on communication to promote the Authority’s MandateÂ
• Provide the Strategic Direction of the ManagementÂ
• Provide advisory to the Ministry through the Principal Secretary on emerging areas  of policyÂ

Person DescriptionÂ

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized University;Â
• Masters in a relevant field Degree from a recognized University is an added  advantage;Â
• A minimum period of ten (10) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) years of  which must be in Senior Management;Â
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable;Â
• Strategic Leadership course from a recognized institution or its equivalent; .Â
• Proficiency in computer applications Â
• Have knowledge and a clear understanding of the maritime sectorÂ
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of local, national and international conventions  and treaties governing maritime affairs Â
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.Â

Key Competencies and SkillsÂ.Â

• Strong analytical skillsÂ
• Communication skillsÂ
• Strategic and innovative thinkingÂ
• Strong interpersonal skills Â
• Ability to mobilize resourcesÂ
• Negotiation skills

go to method of application »

Job purpose

Director of Maritime Trade and Development is responsible for coordinating and implementing strategies towards orderly development of an efficient and effective framework for provision of optimal commercial maritime services; Overseeing the development and implementation of efficiency monitoring framework for maritime transport services. Assist in policy formulation and implementation of commercial maritime services cluster; Responsible for the growth and development of the maritime cluster; and responsible for projection, reconciliation, collection and managing the Merchant Shipping Fees.

Job Description  
Duties and ResponsibilitiesÂ

• Make provision for the control, regulation and orderly development of merchant  shipping and related services; Â
• Prescribe the requirements for licensing as a maritime services provider, the  conditions subject to which a maritime services provider should operate and the  standards to be maintained in the provision of services;Â
• Grant and withdraw licenses for maritime service providers;Â
• Oversee and monitor service delivery in the maritime sector, having regard to  availability, quality, standards of service, cost, efficiency of production and  distribution of such services.Â
• Co-ordinate the implementation of policies relating to maritime affairs and promote  the integration of such policies into the national development plan;Â
• Oversee the growth and development of the maritime cluster;Â
• Regulate activities with regard to shipping in the inland waterways. Â
• Coordinate the Collation, analysis and dissemination of information on development  of commercial maritime activities and other related matters in the country;Â
• Implement policy initiatives in the maritime transport cluster; Â
• Project, reconcile, collect and manage the Merchant Shipping Fees;Â
• Make proposals to the Board on appropriation of MS Fees in relation to MaritimeÂ
• Trade and Development;Â
• Oversee the development and review of MoUs on MS Fees collection; Â
• Enforce compliance with standards of service delivery among maritime service  providers;Â
• Liaise with maritime organizations/institutions such as COMESA, PMEASA, IMO and  ISCOS on matters of common interest; Â
• Coordinate consultation forums for simplifying, streamlining and harmonizing  commercial Maritime services; Â
• Advise the Director General on commercial legislation necessary for the  implementation of relevant international maritime conventions, treaties and  agreements;Â
• Supervise the implementation of freight management agreements between Kenya  and other Countries;Â
• Process and review shipping agreements, service contracts and tariff systems;Â
• Promote improved utilization of coastal and inland waterways shipping;Â
• Facilitate resolution of complaints and disputes between maritime transport service  providers and users;Â
• Implementing the International Maritime Organization Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)Â
• Convention on container weight verification (Verified Gross Mass) requirements;Â
• Implementing the Facilitation of Maritime Traffic (FAL) Convention;Â

Person DescriptionÂ

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –Â

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Port Management, Shipping, Transport,  Logistics, Business Management/Administration or any other relevant qualification  from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;Â
• Masters in Maritime Transport, Port Management, Shipping, Transport Logistics,  Business Management/Administration or any other relevant qualification from a  recognized institution will be an added advantage; .Â
• Professional qualification and membership to a Shipping, Transport, logistics  professional body or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution  where applicable;Â
• Strategic leadership course;Â
• At least Ten (10) years’ work experience five (5) of which must be in a senior  management position.Â
• Proficiency in Computer Applications

Key competencies and skillsÂ

• Strong analytical skillsÂ
• Strategic and innovative thinking .Â
• Strong interpersonal skills Â
• Ability to mobilize resourcesÂ
• Strong leadership skills &Â
• Negotiation skills

go to method of application »