Current Vacancies at Kenya Maritime Authority
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Date posted
September 16, 2025
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Closing date
October 6, 2025
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Hiring location
Mombasa
Description
Current Vacancies at Kenya Maritime Authority
Kenya Maritime Authority is a State Corporation mandated to regulate, coordinate, and oversee maritime affairs. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the following positions:
Job Advertisement (Closing Date: 6th October, 2025)
| S/No. | Designation | J/G | Posts | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Director, Ports and Shipping Services | KMA 3 | 1 | KMA/ADPSS/9/25/1 |
| 2 | Assistant Director, Human Resource and Administration | KMA 3 | 1 | KMA/ADHRA/9/25/2 |
Download Job Descriptions (KMAG 3 PDF)
How to Apply
- 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.
- An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
- Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Chairman of the Board, Kenya Maritime Authority.
- Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: assitdirectors@kma.go.ke
- 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.
Job Re-Advertisement (Closing Date: 6th October, 2025)
| S/No. | Designation | J/G | Posts | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Maritime Transport Logistics Training Officer | KMA 5 | 1 | KMA/SMTLOO/9/25/1 |
| 2 | Senior Ports & Shipping Services Officer | KMA 5 | 3 | KMA/SPSSO/9/25/2 |
| 3 | Senior Administration Officer | KMA 5 | 1 | KMA/SAO/9/25/3 |
| 4 | Legal Officer (Board Services) | KMA 6 | 1 | KMA/LOBS/9/25/4 |
| 5 | Legal Officer (Legal Services) | KMA 6 | 1 | KMA/LOLS/9/25/5 |
| 6 | Legal Officer (Maritime Governance) | KMA 6 | 1 | KMA/LOMG/9/25/6 |
| 7 | Office Administrator | KMA 6 | 2 | KMA/OA/9/25/7 |
| 8 | Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards Officer (Nautical) | KMA 6 | 1 | KMA/SSTSON/9/25/8 |
| 9 | Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards Officer (Engineering) | KMA 6 | 1 | KMA/SSTSOE/9/25/9 |
| 10 | Maritime Labour Officer | KMA 6 | 1 | KMA/MLO/9/25/10 |
| 11 | Search and Rescue Officer | KMA 6 | 6 | KMA/SRO/9/25/11 |
| 12 | Marine Environment Protection Officer | KMA 6 | 1 | KMA/MEPO/9/25/12 |
| 13 | Licensing and Seaborne Trade Officer | KMA 6 | 1 | KMA/LSTO/9/25/13 |
| 14 | Merchant Shipping Fees Officer | KMA 6 | 1 | KMA/MSFO/9/25/14 |
| 15 | Legal Clerk | KMA 8 | 1 | KMA/LC/9/25/15 |
| 16 | ICT Assistant | KMA 8 | 1 | KMA/ICTA/9/25/16 |
| 17 | Supply Chain Management Assistant | KMA 8 | 1 | KMA/SCMA/9/25/17 |
| 18 | Driver | KMA 9 | 5 | KMA/D/9/25/18 |
| 19 | Deckhand | KMA 9 | 2 | KMA/DH/9/25/19 |
| 20 | Office Assistant | KMA 10 | 2 | KMA/OA/9/25/20 |
Download Job Descriptions (KMAG 5-10 PDF)
How to Apply
- 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.
- An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
- Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
- Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: recruitment25@kma.go.ke
- Post applications should be sent to:
Director General,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre),
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
MOMBASA.
Note:
- Canvassing in any form or failure to attach required documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Successful candidates will need to submit valid compliance certificates from KRA, CRB, HELB, and a certificate of good conduct.
- KMA is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
N/B: Applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700 hours Monday, 6th October, 2025.
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