Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has announced various career opportunities for different job groups.
In a notice dated Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Authority called on qualified and interested candidates to apply.
“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 position,” read part of the notice.
According to the notice, the jobs advertised include positions of Senior Maritime Transport Logistics Training Officer (1 post), Senior Ports & Shipping Services Officer (3 posts), and Senior Administration Officer (KMA 6) with one opening.
Kenya Maritime Authority Announces Job Opportunities
The Kenya Maritime Authority is also seeking to hire three legal officers that is a Legal Officer (Board Services), a Legal Officer (Legal Services), and a Legal Officer (Maritime Governance) each with one opening.
KMA is also looking to recruit officers in maritime education and search and rescue operations. These include a Surveyor for Nautical Training Standards (1 post), a Surveyor for Engineering Training Standards (1 post), and a Search and Rescue Officer (6 posts).
Other technical roles advertised include Maritime Labour Officer (1 post) and Marine Environment Protection Officer (1 post).
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The Authority is also hiring for positions such as Office Administrator (2 posts), ICT Assistant (1 post), Driver (5 posts), Deckhand (2 posts), and Office Assistant (2 posts).
Other positions advertised by the Authority include:
| S/No. | Designation | J/G | Posts | Ref. |
| 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 |
Interested applicants are requested to visit the authority’s website 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
a). 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.
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b). An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
i. Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
ii. Online applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document) to: [email protected]
iii. Post applications should be sent to:
Director General,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre)
P.O. Bax 95076-80104, MOMBASA.
KMA further issued instructions to applicants which include:
- 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.
The applications should reach the Authority on or before 5:00 p.m on Monday, June 16, 2025.
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