Senior Deputy Director Maritime Education & Training

About the role

Bandari Maritime Academy in Nairobi is recruiting a Senior Deputy Director for its Maritime Education and Training department. The post reports to the Chief Executive Officer and covers the design, delivery and oversight of maritime training, including certificates of competency and proficiency. It is advertised as a 5-year contract.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses that comply with the Merchant Shipping Act, Legal Notice 233 of November 2018 and other international conventions and national legislation on maritime training.
• Coordinate the implementation of maritime training policies and their integration into the national development plan.
• Oversee training of cargo handling equipment operators and port operations and logistics, and plan, monitor and evaluate training programmes against international maritime standards.
• Facilitate the issuance of Certificates of Competency and Certificates of Proficiency, and maintain quality training standards and periodic independent evaluation.
• Implement curricula for maritime transport logistics with government agencies and stakeholders, and promote safety training programmes.
• Initiate, develop and review policies, strategies and plans, and prepare, implement and monitor the department's budget.
• Oversee staff development, handle disciplinary matters, supervise, guide and appraise staff, and mentor trainers.
• Oversee examination and certification processes, coordinate trainee assessment, participate in curriculum development and keep records of assessments.

Required profile

• At least 15 years of work experience, five of them in a management position.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Maritime Transport and Logistics, International Freight Management, Maritime Law and Policy, Shipping Management and Logistics, Port Management, Clearing and Forwarding, Maritime/Business Management or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• A leadership course of at least four weeks from a recognised institution.
• Understanding of the Academy's mandate and its role in the National Development Agenda.
• Membership of a relevant professional body and compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• An added advantage: STCW 78 qualifications such as a Certificate of Competence (Chief Engineer III/2 or Master Mariner II/2) approved by the Kenya Maritime Authority.

Required skills

• Proficiency in computer applications.

What we offer

• Basic salary scale of Kshs. 247,700 to 447,300 per month.
• House allowance of Kshs. 70,000, commuter allowance of Kshs. 24,000 and leave allowance of Kshs. 10,000.

To apply, complete the application form and send the required documents by email, stating the job reference number and title in the subject line.