Vacancy title:
Maritime Labour Officer

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

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: Are responsible for overseeing the recruitment, engagement and welfare of Kenyan seafarers and seafarers on board Kenyan ships in accordance with international conventions and national legislation.

Job Description 

Duties and responsibilities 

• Assist in the administration of the Kenyan Seafarers Register.
• Assist in the issuance of seafarer identification documents.
• Assist in the implementing of Board’s and management committee decision in seafarers’ registration and welfare;
• Assist in the aid of abandoned seafarers.
• Assist in providing directions on the delivery of deceased seafarer’s property.
• Assist in the engagement and discharge of Kenyan seafarers;
• Assist in the conduct of maritime labour audits for Kenyan ships.
• Assist in the issuance of Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part 1
• Assist in the issuance of Maritime Labour Certificates in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention and national legislation.
• Assist in the monitoring of Medical Practitioners for Seafarer Medical examination;
• Assist in monitoring seafarers’ recruitment and Placement Agencies;
• Assist in developing medical standards and procedures for issuance of medical certificates and recognition of medical practitioners;
• Assist in developing and implementing standards on conditions for employment of seafarers;
• Assist in developing and enforcing seafarers’ complaint handling procedures;

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

• 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
• 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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