Description
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Function: Shipping and Maritime
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent and Pensionable
Salary: Basic Ksh.165,700 – Ksh. 315,000 p.m. + Allowances
About the Role
Bandari Maritime Academy was established with the primary objective of developing necessary skills to ensure continuity in port operations.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Director Placement & Industry Linkages will negotiate for sea time opportunities for students and establish linkages with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Negotiating for sea time opportunities for the students.
- Establishing linkages with stakeholders for advancement and placement of graduates.
- Negotiating for employment opportunities for BMA graduates with major international shipping companies.
- Managing and coordinating students and trainers exchange programs.
- Establishing and maintaining a database for students and graduates.
- Marketing BMA graduates to potential employers nationally, regionally and internationally.
Required Qualifications
- Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Placement and Industry Linkages or in any comparable position.
- Bachelors’ degree in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Maritime logistics, Education, Development studies, Marketing, Communication, International Relations or equivalent.
- Master’s Degree in Maritime Logistics, Education, Development studies, Marketing, Communication, International Relations or equivalent.
- Registration by relevant professional body.
- Leadership course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution.
Application
Once you have filled the application form, please submit the required documents via email to recruitment@bma.ac.ke, clearly indicating the Job Reference Number and Title as the subject of your email, so as to reach the Academy not later than Tuesday 29th September, 2026, 5pm Kenyan time.
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