Job Description
BMA/23/AP/C/6 CAREER SERVICES OFFICER
Job Grade: BMA 6
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 71,500 - Kshs. 140,500 p.m.
House allowance: Kshs. 20,000
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 14,000
Leave Allowance Kshs. 4,000
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
Reporting to: Senior Career Service Officer
Job Specification:
Reporting to the Senior Career Service Officer, the job holder is responsible for assisting in planning
for future accomplishments of the Trainees. The Officer offers Trainees and alumni of the Academy
resources and assistance in the formulation and implementation of their carrier plans; and providing
opportunities for potential employers, internship, attachment and job placement in adherence to the
provisions of the Legal Notice No. 233 of 28th November 2018.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Career Service Officer is responsible for assisting in: -
i. Career counselling, guidance and advisory;
ii. Supporting trainees in career development and planning processes;
iii. Trainees in identifying the factors influencing their career development and providing advice
to aid in their professional development;
iv. Counselling trainees in their job search including providing advice on qualifications for
improving their skills;
v. Trainees in making transition from the academy to their career portfolio
vi. Monitoring and tracking participants’ progress and achievement for career goal plans
Person Specification:
For appointment to this grade a Candidate must have the following:
i. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counselling, Education, or equivalent from a University
recognized in Kenya
ii. Diploma in Career Guidance and Development will be an added advantage
iii. Served as a career services officer for a period of not less than four (4) years.
iv. Membership to relevant professional body in good standing
v. Proficiency in computer applications
vi. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
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.