Kenya Maritime Authority – Vacant Roles

Category: Government / Public Service / Maritime Regulation Posted: 21st April 2026 Deadline: 11th May 2026

Open Jobs

1. Senior Ports & Shipping Services Officer

2. Senior Ship Surveyors

3. Trainee Ship Surveyor

4. Principal Legal Officer (Maritime Governance)

5. Assistant Director – Safety of Navigation & Investigation

6. Merchant Shipping Fees Officer

7. Office Assistant

8. Assistant Office Administrator

9. Principal Surveyor – Maritime Investigation & Receiver of Wreck

10. Accounts Assistant

11. Principal Ship Surveyor

12. Supply Chain Management Officer

13. Licensing & Seaborne Trade Officer

14. Principal Surveyor – Navigation & Hydrography

15. Surveyor – Seafarers Training Standards Officer (Engineering)

16. Auditor

17. Maritime Labour Officer

18. Principal Auditor – Systems & Forensic Audit

19. Principal Resource Centre Officer

20. Principal Maritime Trade & Development Officer

21. Legal Officer (Maritime Governance)

22. Office Administrator

23. Surveyor – Maritime Security

24. Surveyor – Navigation

25. Senior Maritime Transport Logistics Training Officer

26. Search & Rescue Officer

Minimum Requirements (Likely)

Applicants should:

• Hold relevant academic qualifications (Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or professional certification depending on the role).

• Have prior experience in maritime regulation, shipping services, surveying, legal practice, auditing, supply chain, or administration.

• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Be familiar with international maritime safety frameworks, IMO standards, and compliance requirements.

• Show professionalism, integrity, and alignment with Kenya Maritime Authority’s mission of strengthening maritime administration and ensuring safety and security in Kenya’s waters.

• Surveyor roles require technical expertise, vessel inspection, and compliance monitoring.

• Legal roles require governance knowledge, regulatory advisory, and maritime law proficiency.

• Administrative roles require organizational support, documentation, and operational efficiency.

• Auditing roles require financial oversight, forensic analysis, and compliance assurance.

• Safety and rescue roles require navigation oversight, emergency response, and risk management.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with detailed CVs and supporting documents, clearly indicating the position applied for, in line with Kenya Maritime Authority application guidelines.