Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) and KenGen have announced various job opportunities.
At KMA, a total of 34 vacancies have been advertised in a notice dated Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
“Kenya Maritime Authority is a State Corporation mandated to regulate, coordinate, and oversee maritime affairs as guided by the Kenya Maritime Authority Act, 2006, the Merchant Shipping Act, 2009, and relevant international maritime conventions. The Authority is seeking to recruit highly competent, proactive, and self-driven individuals to fill the following vacant positions,” read the notice.
Kenya Maritime Declares 34 Job Openings
According to KMA, the 34 job openings cover a wide range of positions. These include senior roles such as a Senior Maritime Logistics Training Officer, three Senior Ports and Shipping Services Officers, and a Senior Administration Officer.
The Authority is also seeking to recruit three Legal Officers to serve in Board Services, Legal Services, and Maritime Governance, respectively.
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In addition, there are opportunities for two Office Administrators, a Surveyor for Seafarers Training Standards (Nautical), a Surveyor for Seafarers Training Standards (Engineering), and a Maritime Labour Officer.
Other opportunities advertised by the Authority include:
| No. | Position | Job Group | Scale | Ref No. |
| 1 | Search and Rescue Officer | KMA 6 | 6 | KMA/SRO/9/25/11 |
| 2 | Marine Environment Protection Officer | KMA 6 | 1 | KMA/MEPO/9/25/12 |
| 3 | Licensing and Seaborne Trade Officer | KMA 6 | 1 | KMA/LSTO/9/25/13 |
| 4 | Merchant Shipping Fees Officer | KMA 6 | 1 | KMA/MSFO/9/25/14 |
| 5 | Legal Clerk | KMA 8 | 1 | KMA/LC/9/25/15 |
| 6 | ICT Assistant | KMA 8 | 1 | KMA/ICTA/9/25/16 |
| 7 | Supply Chain Management Assistant | KMA 8 | 1 | KMA/SCMA/9/25/17 |
| 8 | Driver | KMA 9 | 5 | KMA/D/9/25/18 |
| 9 | Deckhand | KMA 9 | 2 | KMA/DH/9/25/19 |
| 10 | Office Assistant | KMA 10 | 2 | KMA/OA/9/25/20 |
For positions such as drivers some of Key Responsibilities include:
• Safely operate Authority vehicles to transport staff, guests, and materials as required.
• Conduct routine inspection and maintenance checks on assigned vehicles to ensure optimal performance.
• Report any mechanical faults or required repairs promptly to the Transport Officer.
• Ensure proper cleanliness of the vehicle interior and exterior at all times.
• Maintain accurate records of trips, mileage, fuel consumption, and service schedules.
Required Qualifications for Driver Position
• A valid Kenyan driving license with classes B, C, and E.
• A minimum KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• At least three years’ driving experience in a reputable organization or public institution.
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Interested applicants are advised to visit the Authority’s website at www.kma.go.ke for more information about the vacancies.
Applicants are advised to indicate the position and reference number on their cover letter.
How to apply
- Each application should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents.
- An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
a)Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
b)Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: [email protected]
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
Meanwhile, KenGen has advertised the following job opportunities:
| No. | Job Title | Grade | Reference | No. of Posts |
| 1 | General Manager, Finance | KGN 2 | Ref: CS/Fin/01/09/2025 | 1 |
| 2 | Manager, Alternative Business | KGN 3 | Ref: CS/ComServ/01/09/2025 | 1 |
| 3 | Manager, Procurement | KGN 3 | Ref: CS/SC/01/09/2025 | 1 |
| 4 | Manager, Human Resource Management | KGN 3 | Ref: CS/SC/01/09/2025 | 1 |
| 5 | Manager, Sustainability Development | KGN 3 | Ref: CS/COMS/01/09/2025 | 1 |
| 6 | Manager, Legal Services | KGN 3 | Ref: CS/LS/01/09/2025 | 1 |
| 7 | Manager, Enterprise Risk Management – (Readvertisement) | KGN 3 | Ref: CS/MD/01/09/2025 | 1 |
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Detailed job descriptions are available on the company’s website at https://www.kengen.co.ke/.
Application letters, detailed CVs, and certificates for the position of General Manager, Finance should be sent to [email protected] or delivered in hard copy to the office of the Managing Director & CEO, Stima Plaza, Pension Plaza II, 10th Floor, P.O. Box 47936 – 00100, Nairobi. The reference number of the job applied for must be clearly indicated on the envelope as well as in the application letter.
Applications for all other vacancies should be submitted online through the career portal on the KenGen website at https://careers.kengen.co.ke/ by the close of business on October 7, 2025.
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