Maritime Labour Officer
2025-09-18T09:52:18+00:00
Kenya Maritime Authority
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FULL_TIME
Mombasa
Mombasa
00100
Kenya
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Science & Engineering
2025-10-06T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
i. Assist in the administration of the Kenyan Seafarers Register.
ii. Assist in the issuance of seafarer identification documents.
iii. Assist in the implementing of Board’s and management committee decision in seafarers’ registration and welfare;
iv. Assist in the aid of abandoned seafarers.
v. Assist in providing directions on the delivery of deceased seafarer’s property.
vi. Assist in the engagement and discharge of Kenyan seafarers;
vii. Assist in the conduct of maritime labour audits for Kenyan ships
viii. Assist in the issuance of Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I
ix. Assist in the issuance of Maritime Labour Certificates in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention and national legislation.
x. Assist in the monitoring of Medical Practitioners for Seafarer Medical examination;
xi. Assist in monitoring seafarers’ recruitment and Placement Agencies;
xii. Assist in developing medical standards and procedures for issuance of medical certificates and recognition of medical practitioners;
xiii. Assist in developing and implementing standards on conditions for employment of seafarers;
xiv. Assist in developing and enforcing seafarers’ complaint handling procedures;
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
i. Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine Engineering 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
ii. Good interpersonal relations,
iii. Proficiency in computer applications;
iv. Good communication skills.
i. Assist in the administration of the Kenyan Seafarers Register. ii. Assist in the issuance of seafarer identification documents. iii. Assist in the implementing of Board’s and management committee decision in seafarers’ registration and welfare; iv. Assist in the aid of abandoned seafarers. v. Assist in providing directions on the delivery of deceased seafarer’s property. vi. Assist in the engagement and discharge of Kenyan seafarers; vii. Assist in the conduct of maritime labour audits for Kenyan ships viii. Assist in the issuance of Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I ix. Assist in the issuance of Maritime Labour Certificates in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention and national legislation. x. Assist in the monitoring of Medical Practitioners for Seafarer Medical examination; xi. Assist in monitoring seafarers’ recruitment and Placement Agencies; xii. Assist in developing medical standards and procedures for issuance of medical certificates and recognition of medical practitioners; xiii. Assist in developing and implementing standards on conditions for employment of seafarers; xiv. Assist in developing and enforcing seafarers’ complaint handling procedures;
. Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine Engineering 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 ii. Good interpersonal relations, iii. Proficiency in computer applications; iv. Good communication skills.
JOB-68cbd652e6259
Vacancy title:
Maritime Labour Officer
[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 administration of the Kenyan Seafarers Register.
ii. Assist in the issuance of seafarer identification documents.
iii. Assist in the implementing of Board’s and management committee decision in seafarers’ registration and welfare;
iv. Assist in the aid of abandoned seafarers.
v. Assist in providing directions on the delivery of deceased seafarer’s property.
vi. Assist in the engagement and discharge of Kenyan seafarers;
vii. Assist in the conduct of maritime labour audits for Kenyan ships
viii. Assist in the issuance of Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I
ix. Assist in the issuance of Maritime Labour Certificates in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention and national legislation.
x. Assist in the monitoring of Medical Practitioners for Seafarer Medical examination;
xi. Assist in monitoring seafarers’ recruitment and Placement Agencies;
xii. Assist in developing medical standards and procedures for issuance of medical certificates and recognition of medical practitioners;
xiii. Assist in developing and implementing standards on conditions for employment of seafarers;
xiv. Assist in developing and enforcing seafarers’ complaint handling procedures;
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
i. Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine Engineering 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
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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