Principal Administration Officer

BMA/26/CEO/SDDMET/01

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 247,700 - Kshs 447,300 p.m.

House allowance: Kshs. 70,000

Commuter allowance: Kshs. 24,000

Leave allowance: Kshs. 10,000

Terms of service: 5 years Contract

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities entail

Develop and deliver courses that ensure adherence to the provisions of the Legal notice 233 of November 2018, Merchant Shipping Act, 2009 (No. 4 of 2009) and any other international Conventions and national legislation relating to training in the maritime industry;

Co-ordinate the implement of policies relating to training in maritime affairs and promote the integration of such policies into the national development plan;

Develop and deliver courses on Oversee matters pertaining to the training of cargo handling equipment operators and port operations and logistics;

Plan, monitor and evaluate training programs to ensure conformity with international maritime standards;

Facilitate issuance of Certificates of Competency and Certificates of Proficiency

Develop of quality training standard systems and periodical independent evaluation as to meet International Maritime requirements;

Implement curricula for maritime transport logistics in collaboration with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders;

Promote the maritime transport logistics, port operations, and safety training programs;

Initiate and develop and review of policies, strategies and plans;

Prepare, implement and monitor of the Department’s budget;

Oversee staff development function of the Department;

Handle of the Department’s disciplinary matters;

Supervise, guide and appraise staff in the Department;

Oversee examination and certification processes;

Oversee Implementation of training programmes according to the set syllabus;

Coordinate trainee assessment;

Participate in curriculum development;

Supervise and mentor Trainers; and

Maintain Records and evidence of assessments.

Required Qualification

For appointment to this grade, a staff must have: -

At least a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ work experience five (5) of which must have been in a management position.

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Maritime Transport and Logistics, International Freight Management, Maritime Law and Policy, Shipping Management and Logistics, Port Management, Clearing and Forwarding, Maritime/Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.

Master’s degree in any of the following; Maritime Transport and Logistics, International Freight Management, Maritime Law and Policy, Shipping Management and Logistics, Port Management, Clearing and Forwarding, Maritime/Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.

Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

Qualifications in accordance with STCW 78 of the conventions amended, such as Certificate of Competence (CoC) Chief Engineer (III/2) or Master Mariner (II/2) and approval by Kenya Maritime Authority would be an added advantage.

Understand the mandate of Academy and its role in realization of the National Development Agenda.

Membership to a relevant professional body.

Proficiency in Computer Applications.

Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

Requirements

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

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Once you have filled the above application form, please submit the required documents via email to

recruitment@bma.ac.ke

,

clearly indicating the Job Reference Number and Title as the subject of your email

, so as to reach the Academy not later than

Tuesday 29th September, 2026, 5pm Kenyan time.

https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1327860