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:
Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) Job Vacancies – 2026
The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) 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 positions:
|
No. |
Job Title |
Employment Type |
Closing Date |
|
1 |
SENIOR PORTS & SHIPPING SERVICES OFFICER |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
2 |
SENIOR SHIP SURVEYORS |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
3 |
TRAINEE SHIP SURVEYOR |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
4 |
PRINCIPAL LEGAL OFFICER (MARITIME GOVERNANCE) |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
5 |
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SAFETY OF NAVIGATION &
INVESTIGATION |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
6 |
OFFICE ASSISTANT |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
7 |
MERCHANT SHIPPING FEES OFFICER |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
8 |
ASSISTANT OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
9 |
PRINCIPAL SURVEYOR, MARITIME INVESTIGATION & RECEIVER
OF WRECK |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
10 |
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
11 |
PRINCIPAL SHIP SURVEYOR |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
12 |
PRINCIPAL SURVEYOR, MARITIME SECURITY |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
13 |
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
14 |
LICENSING AND SEABORNE TRADE OFFICER – |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
15 |
PRINCIPAL SURVEYOR, NAVIGATION & HYDROGRAPHY |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
16 |
SURVEYOR, SEAFARERS TRAINING STANDARDS OFFICER
(ENGINEERING) |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
17 |
AUDITOR |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
18 |
MARITIME LABOUR OFFICER |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
19 |
PRINCIPAL AUDITOR (SYSTEMS & FORENSIC AUDIT) |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
20 |
PRINCIPAL RESOURCE CENTRE OFFICER |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
21 |
PRINCIPAL MARITIME TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
22 |
LEGAL OFFICER (MARITIME GOVERNANCE) |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
23 |
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
24 |
SURVEYOR, MARITIME SECURITY |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
25 |
SURVEYOR, NAVIGATION |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
26 |
SENIOR MARITIME TRANSPORT LOGISTICS TRAINING |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
27 |
SEARCH AND RESCUE OFFICER |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
|
28 |
MARINE ENVIRONMENT OFFICER |
PENSIONABLE |
11 May, 2026 |
Vacancy List (KMA 1-4)
|
S/No. |
Designation |
Job Group (J/G) |
Posts |
Reference |
|
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 |
Download
Job Descriptions (Flyer 1 PDF)
Vacancy List (KMA 5-10)
|
S/No. |
Designation |
Job Group (J/G) |
Posts |
Reference |
|
1 |
Senior
Maritime Transport Logistics Training Officer |
KMA 5 |
1 |
KMA/ER2/25/1 |
|
2 |
Senior Ports & Shipping Services Officer |
KMA 5 |
3 |
KMA/ER2/25/2 |
|
3 |
Senior
Administration Officer |
KMA 5 |
1 |
KMA/ER2/25/3 |
|
4 |
Legal Officer (Board Services) |
KMA 6 |
1 |
KMA/ER2/25/4 |
|
5 |
Legal
Officer (Legal Services) |
KMA 6 |
1 |
KMA/ER2/25/5 |
|
6 |
Legal Officer (Maritime Governance) |
KMA 6 |
1 |
KMA/ER2/25/6 |
|
7 |
Office
Administrator |
KMA 6 |
2 |
KMA/ER2/25/7 |
|
8 |
Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards (Nautical) |
KMA 6 |
1 |
KMA/ER2/25/8 |
|
9 |
Surveyor,
Seafarers Training Standards (Engineering) |
KMA 6 |
1 |
KMA/ER2/25/9 |
|
10 |
Maritime Labour Officer |
KMA 6 |
1 |
KMA/ER2/25/10 |
|
11 |
Search
and Rescue Officer |
KMA 6 |
6 |
KMA/ER2/25/11 |
|
12 |
Marine Environment Protection Officer |
KMA 6 |
1 |
KMA/ER2/25/12 |
|
13 |
Licensing
and Seaborne Trade Officer |
KMA 6 |
1 |
KMA/ER2/25/13 |
|
14 |
Merchant Shipping Fees Officer |
KMA 6 |
1 |
KMA/ER2/25/14 |
|
15 |
Legal
Clerk |
KMA 8 |
1 |
KMA/ER2/25/15 |
|
16 |
ICT Assistant |
KMA 8 |
1 |
KMA/ER2/25/16 |
|
17 |
Supply
Chain Management Assistant |
KMA 8 |
1 |
KMA/ER2/25/17 |
|
18 |
Driver |
KMA 9 |
5 |
KMA/ER2/25/18 |
|
19 |
Deckhand |
KMA 9 |
2 |
KMA/ER2/25/19 |
|
20 |
Office Assistant |
KMA 10 |
2 |
KMA/ER2/25/20 |
Download
Job Descriptions (Flyer 2 PDF)
How to Apply
Indicate the position and reference number in your cover
letter. Submit your application through:
- Hard
Copy: Kenya Maritime Authority, P.O. Box 95076 – 80104, Mombasa.
- Email:
- KMA
1 – 4 : chairmanjobs-1@kma.go.ke
- KMA
5 – 10: director-generalsjobs-2@kma.go.ke
Deadline: 16th June 2025, 5:00 PM EAT
Note:
- Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Incomplete
applications will be disqualified.
- Compliance
certificates are required.
- KMA is
an equal opportunity employer.