Description
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Function: Education / Teaching / Training
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent and Pensionable
Salary: Basic Kshs.165,700 – Kshs. 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 Senior Deputy Director Maritime Education Training, the Senior Principal Trainer I (STCW) will initiate, formulate and implement institutional policies and strategies related to Maritime Education and Training (MET) in accordance with STCW requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Initiating, formulating and implementing institutional policies and strategies related to Maritime Education and Training (MET).
- Designing, developing and delivering capacity-building and training programmes in accordance with STCW requirements.
- Coordinating the development of instructional materials for training.
- Supervising and mentoring trainers and trainees.
- Providing advisory services on training standards and compliance with STCW.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
- Master’s degree in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
- Qualifications in accordance with STCW 1978 as amended, i.e., valid Certificate of Competency (CoC): Second Engineer (III/2) or Chief Mate (II/2).
- Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Principal Trainer II (MET) or in a comparable position.
- Competence-Based Assessment certificate from a recognized institution.
- Pedagogical skills training certificate 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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