
9 Vacancies Open at Kenya Maritime Authority
9 Vacancies Open at Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA)
The Kenya Maritime Authority is a State Corporation whose mandate is to regulate, coordinate, and oversee maritime affairs as guided by the Kenya Maritime Authority Act, 2006, the Merchant Shipping Act, 2009, and relevant Maritime International Conventions.
The Authority is seeking to recruit highly competent, proactive, and self-driven individuals to fill the following vacant positions:
VACANT POSITIONS

1st JOB ADVERTISEMENT
No. | Designation | K/MAG | Posts | Ref. Number |
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1 | Senior Licensing & Seaborne Trade Officer | 5 | 1 | KMA/RP/6 |
2 | Licensing & Seaborne Trade Officer | 6 | 1 | KMA/RP/7 |
3 | Senior Coxswain | 7 | 1 | KMA/RP/8 |
2nd JOB ADVERTISEMENT
No. | Designation | K/MAG | Posts | Ref. Number |
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1 | Director, Maritime Education, Training, and Labour | 2 | 1 | KMA/RP/1 |
2 | Director, Maritime Trade and Development | 2 | 1 | KMA/RP/2 |
3 | Assistant Director, Training & Certification (Engineering) | 3 | 1 | KMA/RP/3 |
4 | Assistant Director, Research, Strategy & Planning | 3 | 1 | KMA/RP/4 |
5 | Principal Administration Officer | 4 | 1 | KMA/RP/5 |
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants are requested to visit the Kenya Maritime Authority website www.kma.go.ke for more information about the vacancies.
Each application should be accompanied by:
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A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts
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National Identity Card or Passport
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Testimonials and other relevant supporting documents
Applicants must clearly indicate the position and reference number on their cover letter.
APPLICATION METHODS
Applications can be submitted in any of the following ways:
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Hard Copy Application:
Addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
Drop off at the recruitment box at Bahari Towers, reception (ground floor). -
Online Application:
Email the application as one PDF document to:
directorgeneral-1@kma.go.ke -
Post Application:
Send to:
Director General
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers, Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre),
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104, MOMBASA.
NOTE:
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Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
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Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from:
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Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
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Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
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Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
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Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
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Candidates must adhere to the provisions on Leadership and Integrity as per Chapter VI of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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Kenya Maritime Authority is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons with disabilities and women to apply.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700hrs, 12th May 2025.