Job Description
BMA/22/SPTN/1 SENIOR PRINCIPAL TRAINER (SCHOOL OF NAUTICAL
SCIENCE) –RE-ADVERSISEMENT
Job Grade: BMA 3
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 170,500.00 - Kshs. 373,500.00
House allowance: Kshs. 35,000.00
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 20,000.00
Leave Allowance Kshs. 10,000.00
Terms of service: Contractual(Renewable)
Reporting to: Deputy Director Maritime Education and Training
Direct reporting: Trainers
Job Specification:
The School of Nautical Science is established as a division of MET to offer training in Nautical Science
pursuant to the International Conventions, Section 4(1) (a), (b), (d) (e), (i) and (k) of Legal Notice
No. 233 of 28th November 2018, Merchant Shipping Act, 2009 (No. 4 of 2009) and other national
legislations relating to training in the maritime sector
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibility of the Senior Principal Trainer, School of Nautical Science, will
include the following: -
i. In-charge of the school of Nautical Science;
ii. Providing advisory on training on Nautical Science;
iii. Developing school policies and strategies;
iv. Designing, developing and delivering training programmes;
v. Coordinating development of instructional materials for training;
vi. Development and review of curriculum and syllabus;
vii. Supervising trainees Action Research Projects;
viii. Developing and reporting on training programmes, seminars, workshops and symposia;
ix. Initiating and coordinating research and consultancy assignments;
x. Conducting capacity building surveys;
xi. Supervising and mentoring Trainers;
xii. Designing staff development programmes in areas of specialization;
xiii. Providing necessary liaison between the Academy and the clients;
xiv. Coordinating, setting, administering and marking of examinations; and,
xv. Preparing operation reports for the school
Person Specification:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Qualifications in accordance with STCW 78 as amended, i.e. Certificate of Competence
(CoC) Class II Chief Mate (II/2) unlimited.
ii. A minimum of eight (8) years working experience out of which four (4) years must
have been in management position at sea.
iii. Proficiency in computer applications.
iv. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
The following credentials will be an added advantage;
i. Degree in nautical science from a University recognized in Kenya
ii. Membership by a relevant professional body in good standing.
Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue
Authority, Ethics and Anti- Corruption, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans
Board and a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations before
commencement of the employment contract.
Bandari Maritime Academy is an equal opportunity Employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.
Qualified persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.