Senior Deputy Director Maritime Transport

About the role

The Bandari Maritime Academy is recruiting a Senior Deputy Director for Maritime Transport, based in Nairobi (Westlands). 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 a full-time position on a 5-year contract.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses that comply with the Merchant Shipping Act, 2009, Legal Notice 233 of November 2018 and other international conventions and national laws on maritime training.
• Coordinate policies on maritime training and integrate them 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 which 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.
• Membership of a relevant professional body and understanding of the Academy's mandate within the National Development Agenda.

Required skills

• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilment of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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.