Vacancy title:
Student Career and Welfare Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Human Resources, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Bandari Maritime Academy

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 29 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and non-discriminatory recruitment process. All qualified candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply. We particularly encourage applications from women, youth, persons with disabilities, and candidates from marginalized and other underrepresented groups. BMA is ISO 9001:2015 Certified Providing Competent Human Resource for sustainable Blue Economy.

Responsibilities or duties

Duties and Responsibilities entail:

• Counseling students on career choices, resume writing, interview techniques, and job search strategies.
• Connecting students with internships, attachments, volunteering, and full-time employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors.
• Organizing career fairs, workshops, workshops, and career talks by industry professionals.
• Analyzing current employment trends and employer demands to advise students accordingly.
• Handling emotional, social, and psychological needs, including counseling.
• Training in leadership, stress management, conflict resolution, and self-awareness.
• Managing work-study programs, financial aid services, disability support, and student mentorship.
• Handling student discipline, welfare issues, and acting as a liaison between students and the university administration.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Required Qualification: For appointment to this grade, a staff must have: -

• A Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, education, management, or social sciences or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong communication, counseling skills, and proficiency in career planning tools.

Experience needed

Previous experience in student affairs, human resources, or career coaching would be an added advantage.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Job Grade 8. Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable. Reporting to: Senior Student Career and Welfare Officer.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Prospective candidates MUST fill out the relevant online application form below. After filling the online application form, applicants MUST submit a detailed CV (with at least three referees), a copy of their national identification, accompanied with copies of academic certificates including Secondary Education certificate and professional certificates, in pdf format as one document, to be mailed clearly indicating the Job Reference Number and Title as the subject of your mail, so as to reach the Academy not later than Tuesday 29th September, 2026, 5pm Kenyan time.

Please Note:

• Applicants must fill out the online application form and submit documents via mail to be considered for the position.
• Physical applications will not be accepted.
• Applications received after the specified time will not be considered.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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