Vacancy title:
6 Search and Rescue Officers

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Kenya Maritime Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 6 2025

Duty Station:
Mombasa | Mombasa | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

i. Assist in the Development of the national search and rescue plan for coastal and inland waterways

ii. Assist in the Review and update of the national search and rescue plan for coastal and inland waters

iii. Assist in the Implementation of the national search and rescue plan for coastal and inland waters

iv. Assist in the Conducting public awareness campaigns on maritime search and rescue.

v. Assist in the Implementation of International Conventions and instruments relating to maritime search and rescue

vi. Assist in managing the Kenya Ship Reporting System in order to keep track of vessels around the coast and within the EEZ to call upon for support during SAR operations;

vii. Assist in the management of emergency beacons e.g., EPIRBs database and is responsible for keeping it up-to-date and accessible on 24-hour basis

viii. Assist in the Implementation of the requirements of regional SAR agreements with neighbouring States

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

i. Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such Telecommunication Engineering as or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;

ii. Good interpersonal relations,

iii. Proficiency in computer applications; iv. Good communication skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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