Description
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Function: Education / Teaching / Training, Shipping and Maritime
Job Type: Full Time – 5 years Contract
Salary: Basic Kshs. 247,700 – Kshs 447,300 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 after the collapse of East African Railways and Harbours Corporation.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Deputy Director Maritime Education & Training will develop and deliver courses ensuring adherence to the Merchant Shipping Act, 2009 and international conventions relating to maritime training.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver courses ensuring adherence to Legal notice 233 of November 2018, Merchant Shipping Act, 2009 and international conventions.
- Coordinate implementation of policies relating to training in maritime affairs.
- Plan, monitor and evaluate training programs to ensure conformity with international maritime standards.
- Facilitate issuance of Certificates of Competency and Certificates of Proficiency.
- Initiate and develop/review policies, strategies and plans.
- Prepare, implement and monitor the Department’s budget.
- Supervise, guide and appraise staff in the Department.
Required Qualifications
- At least fifteen (15) years’ work experience, five (5) of which must have been in a management position.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Transport and Logistics, International Freight Management, Maritime Law and Policy, Shipping Management and Logistics, Port Management, Clearing and Forwarding, Maritime/Business Management or equivalent.
- Master’s Degree in any of the above fields.
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Certificate of Competence (CoC) Chief Engineer (III/2) or Master Mariner (II/2) is an added advantage.
- Membership to a relevant professional body.
- Proficiency in Computer Applications.
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.
Apply online via: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbkx1HLbhXp7C8Clwz1Ud6gT9vJq4KqyOByILSBT1i6sRrnA/viewform
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