Senior Deputy Director Maritime Education & Training at Bandari Maritime Academy
Bandari Maritime Academy
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Senior Deputy Director Maritime Education & Training at Bandari Maritime Academy
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Posted: Sep 8, 2026
Deadline: Sep 29, 2026
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The primary objective of setting up the college was first as a stop gap measure to develop necessary skills to ensure continuity in port operations after the collapse of East African Railways and Harbours Corporation.
Senior Deputy Director Maritime Education & Training
Job Type Full Time
Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
Experience 15 years
Location Nairobi
Job Field Education / Teaching / Training , Shipping and Maritime
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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