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:

Vacancy List (KMA 1-4)

S/No.	Designation	J/G	Posts	Reference
1	Director, Maritime, Education, Training and Labour	KMA 2	1	KMA/ER1/25/1
2	Assistant Director, Training and Certification (Nautical)	KMA 3	1	KMA/ER1/25/2
3	Assistant Director, Registration of Ships, Inspections and Survey	KMA 3	1	KMA/ER1/25/3
4	Port State Control Officer	KMA 3	1	KMA/ER1/25/4
5	Principal Accountant	KMA 4	1	KMA/ER1/25/5
6	Principal Finance Officer	KMA 4	1	KMA/ER1/25/6
7	Principal Surveyor, Seafarers Training and Standards (Nautical)	KMA 4	1	KMA/ER1/25/7
8	Principal Surveyor, Seafarers Training and Standards (Engineering)	KMA 4	1	KMA/ER1/25/8
9	Principal Maritime Labour Officer	KMA 4	1	KMA/ER1/25/9
10	Principal Ship Surveyor	KMA 4	2	KMA/ER1/25/10
11	Principal Surveyor, Search and Rescue	KMA 4	1	KMA/ER1/25/11
12	Principal Surveyor, Maritime Security	KMA 4	1	KMA/ER1/25/12

Download Job Descriptions and Person Specifications (KMA 1-4 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: chairmanjobs-1@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.

Vacancy List (KMA 5-10)

S/No.	Designation	J/G	Posts	Reference
1	Senior Maritime Transport Logistics Training Officer	KMA 5	1	KMA/ER2/25/1
2	Senior Ports & Shipping Services Officer	KMA 5	3	KMA/ER2/25/2
3	Senior Administration Officer	KMA 5	1	KMA/ER2/25/3
4	Legal Officer (Board Services)	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/4
5	Legal Officer (Legal Services)	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/5
6	Legal Officer (Maritime Governance)	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/6
7	Office Administrator	KMA 6	2	KMA/ER2/25/7
8	Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards (Nautical)	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/8
9	Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards (Engineering)	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/9
10	Maritime Labour Officer	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/10
11	Search and Rescue Officer	KMA 6	6	KMA/ER2/25/11
12	Marine Environment Protection Officer	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/12
13	Licensing and Seaborne Trade Officer	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/13
14	Merchant Shipping Fees Officer	KMA 6	1	KMA/ER2/25/14
15	Legal Clerk	KMA 8	1	KMA/ER2/25/15
16	ICT Assistant	KMA 8	1	KMA/ER2/25/16
17	Supply Chain Management Assistant	KMA 8	1	KMA/ER2/25/17
18	Driver	KMA 9	5	KMA/ER2/25/18
19	Deckhand	KMA 9	2	KMA/ER2/25/19
20	Office Assistant	KMA 10	2	KMA/ER2/25/20

Download Job Descriptions and Person Specifications (KMA 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: director-generalsjobs-2@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 any of the stipulated documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board and a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
• Successful candidates must adhere to the provisions on Leadership and Integrity as enshrined in Chapter VI of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
• Kenya Maritime Authority is an equal opportunity employer and any qualified employee including persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

N/B: The applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700 hours Monday, 16th June, 2025.