Job Description
REF:19/24
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 investigation into maritime casualties and charges of incompetence of
seafarers. They are also responsible the receipt, preservation and safe disposal of
wrecks in line with international conventions and national legislations. Further, the
officers evaluate flag, port and coastal state obligation, performance and effectiveness.
Job Description
i) Overseeing the investigations in the maritime field;
ii) Conducting investigation into maritime casualties including wreck under the
Casualty Investigation Code;
iii) Managing enquiries with respect to charges of incompetence on the part of the
seafarers;
iv) Co-ordinate the implementation of policies relating to safety of navigation and
promote the integration of such policies into the national development plan;
v) Oversee implementing the Nairobi International Wreck Removal Convention;
vi) Taking the command and preservation of vessels and lives of persons and cargo
when ship is wrecked in Kenyan waters;
vii) Reporting outcomes of maritime casualty investigations as required by IMO to
the DG;
viii) Publishing lessons learned from casualty investigation
ix) Oversee evaluation of flag, port and coastal state obligation, performance and
effectiveness;
x) Oversee investigation of maritime occupational accidents/incidences;
xi) Oversee the investigation of seafarers and ships certificate suspensions and
withdrawal.
Person Specifications
i. Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Environment or any other relevant
qualifications from a recognized institution;
ii. 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 added advantage
iii. Certificate of Competency Class 1 (II/2 or III/2) in accordance with the
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch
keeping 1978,as amended
iv. Should have relevant experience for a minimum period of three (3) years;
v. Certificate in a Management Course lasting not less than four weeks from a
recognized institution;
vi. Good interpersonal relations, high leadership qualities and integrity
vii. Demonstrated values of governance as provided in the Constitution of Kenya
viii. Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
ix. Proficiency in computer applications;
x. Demonstrated Asst. Dir. ial, administrative and professional competence in work
performance.
xi. Proficiency in Computer Applications