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Vacant Roles at Kenya Maritime Authority

Kenya Maritime Authority
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Posted:Apr 22 By:Hiring Kenya

Company Details
Name:Kenya Maritime Authority
Industry: Government Administration
Website: http://www.kma.go.ke/
Description: Kenya Maritime Authority was set up in June 2004 as the semi-autonomous agency in charge of regulatory oversight over the Kenyan maritime industry. As the pacesetter of the Kenyan maritime industry, the Authority seeks to strengthen maritime administration in Kenya through enhancement of regulatory and institutional capacities for maritime safety and security, to foster effective implementation of international maritime conventions and other mandatory instruments on safety, security, promote maritime training, Search and Rescue, pollution prevention and the preservation of the marine environment as well as promote trade facilitation and maritime investments.
Job Description

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.

Salary: KES Discuss During Interview
Education: Others
Employment Type: Full Time

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