Vacancy title:
Marine Environment Protection Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Category: Protective Services]

Jobs at:
Kenya Maritime Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 6 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 22 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose: The Marine Environment Protection Officers are responsible for ensuring protection of marine environment from shipping activities in accordance with International Conventions and national legislations relating to the marine environment.

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in the Develop of the national oil spill response contingency plan for coastal and inland waterways
• Assist in the Review and update of the national oil spill response contingency plan for coastal and inland waters
• Assist in the Implement the national oil spill response contingency plan for coastal and inland waters
• Assist in the Implement strategies for monitoring and preventing oil spills in the coastal and inland waters
• Co-operate with relevant stakeholders in the protection of marine environment from shipping activities
• Assist in the Conduct of pollution prevention inspections of Kenyan ports and navigable waterways
• Assist in conducting public awareness campaigns on prevention of ship source pollution.
• Assist in the Implementation of International Conventions and other instruments relating to marine pollution response and coordination

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Relevant Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Environment or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution OR Certificate of Competency as Marine Engineer Officer or Deck Officer in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping 1978, as amended
• Good interpersonal relations,
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Good communication skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

How to Apply

1. Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
2. An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
   1. Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Chairman of the Board, Kenya Maritime Authority.
   2. Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: assitdirectors@kma.go.ke
   3. Post applications should be sent to:
      Chairman, Board of Directors,
      Kenya Maritime Authority,
      KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre),
      P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
      MOMBASA.

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