Current Vacancies at Kenya Maritime Authority

Kenya Maritime Authority is a State Corporation mandated to regulate, coordinate, and oversee maritime affairs. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the following positions:

Job Advertisement (Closing Date: 6th October, 2025)

S/No.	Designation	J/G	Posts	Reference
1	Assistant Director, Ports and Shipping Services	KMA 3	1	KMA/ADPSS/9/25/1
2	Assistant Director, Human Resource and Administration	KMA 3	1	KMA/ADHRA/9/25/2

Download Job Descriptions (KMAG 3 PDF)

How to Apply

1. Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
2. An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
   1. Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Chairman of the Board, Kenya Maritime Authority.
   2. Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: assitdirectors@kma.go.ke
   3. Post applications should be sent to:
      Chairman, Board of Directors,
      Kenya Maritime Authority,
      KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre),
      P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
      MOMBASA.

Job Re-Advertisement (Closing Date: 6th October, 2025)

S/No.	Designation	J/G	Posts	Reference
1	Senior Maritime Transport Logistics Training Officer	KMA 5	1	KMA/SMTLOO/9/25/1
2	Senior Ports & Shipping Services Officer	KMA 5	3	KMA/SPSSO/9/25/2
3	Senior Administration Officer	KMA 5	1	KMA/SAO/9/25/3
4	Legal Officer (Board Services)	KMA 6	1	KMA/LOBS/9/25/4
5	Legal Officer (Legal Services)	KMA 6	1	KMA/LOLS/9/25/5
6	Legal Officer (Maritime Governance)	KMA 6	1	KMA/LOMG/9/25/6
7	Office Administrator	KMA 6	2	KMA/OA/9/25/7
8	Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards Officer (Nautical)	KMA 6	1	KMA/SSTSON/9/25/8
9	Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards Officer (Engineering)	KMA 6	1	KMA/SSTSOE/9/25/9
10	Maritime Labour Officer	KMA 6	1	KMA/MLO/9/25/10
11	Search and Rescue Officer	KMA 6	6	KMA/SRO/9/25/11
12	Marine Environment Protection Officer	KMA 6	1	KMA/MEPO/9/25/12
13	Licensing and Seaborne Trade Officer	KMA 6	1	KMA/LSTO/9/25/13
14	Merchant Shipping Fees Officer	KMA 6	1	KMA/MSFO/9/25/14
15	Legal Clerk	KMA 8	1	KMA/LC/9/25/15
16	ICT Assistant	KMA 8	1	KMA/ICTA/9/25/16
17	Supply Chain Management Assistant	KMA 8	1	KMA/SCMA/9/25/17
18	Driver	KMA 9	5	KMA/D/9/25/18
19	Deckhand	KMA 9	2	KMA/DH/9/25/19
20	Office Assistant	KMA 10	2	KMA/OA/9/25/20

Download Job Descriptions (KMAG 5-10 PDF)

How to Apply

1. Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
2. An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
   1. Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
   2. Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: recruitment25@kma.go.ke
   3. Post applications should be sent to:
      Director General,
      Kenya Maritime Authority,
      KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre),
      P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
      MOMBASA.

Note:

• Canvassing in any form or failure to attach required documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Successful candidates will need to submit valid compliance certificates from KRA, CRB, HELB, and a certificate of good conduct.
• KMA is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

N/B: Applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700 hours Monday, 6th October, 2025.