Job Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, REGISTRATION OF SHIPS, INSPECTION AND
SURVEYS – 1 post
Directorate: MARITIME SAFETY
Grade: KMAG 3
Terms of Service: Pensionable, medical cover
Remuneration (kshs.); Basic salary: 170,500.00 to 373,500.00, House allowance:
35,000.00, Commuter allowance: 20,000.00
Job Purpose
Responsible for registration and inspection of ships, licensing of small vessels and
ensuring Kenyan registered ships and foreign flagged ships calling at Kenyan ports are in
full compliance with all relevant national and international instruments with respect to
maritime safety, security and protection of the marine environment. They are also
responsible for formulation of environment, search and rescue strategies in line with
regional search and rescue plans.
Job specification
Reporting to the Director Maritime Safety, the duties and responsibilities of the
Assistant Director will entail:
i. Oversee the management of the Kenya ship Register;
ii. Oversee Enforcement of safety of shipping, including compliance with
construction regulations, maintenance of safety standards and safety of
navigation rules;
iii. Oversee Implementation of the Tonnage Convention 1969;
iv. Oversee Implementation of the Load Line Convention 1966 and Load Line
Protocol 1988;
v. Overseeing the registration of mortgages, charters and maritime liens;
vi. Overseeing organizations authorized to perform ship survey functions in
accordance with the Code for Recognized Organizations undertake their
delegated functions;
vii. Oversee Inspection and licensing of small vessels;
viii. Preparing the operational work plans and budget for the department;
ix. Preparing implementation reports for the department;
Person specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -
a) Bachelor degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Environment or
any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution
b) Master’s Degree in any of the following; Maritime Affairs, Nautical Science, Marine
Engineering, Naval Architecture or equivalent qualifications from a recognized
institution will be an added advantage;
c) Certificate of Competency Class 1 – Master Mariner Unlimited (II/2) or Chief
Engineer Unlimited (III/2) in accordance with the International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping 1978,as amended;
d) Should have relevant experience for a minimum period of three (3) years;
e) Good interpersonal relations, high leadership qualities and integrity
f) Demonstrated values of governance as provided in the Constitution of Kenya
g) Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
h) Proficiency in computer applications;
i) Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work
performance.
j) Proficiency in Computer Applications
Key competencies and skills
(i) Strong analytical skills
(ii) Communication skills
(iii) Strategic and innovative thinking
(iv) Strong interpersonal skills
(v) Ability to mobilize resources
(vi) Negotiation skills