Deputy Director, Placement & Industry Linkages

About the role

Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) in Nairobi is recruiting a Deputy Director for Placement and Industry Linkages. The post reports to the Chief Executive Officer and covers student placements, internships and graduate placement with international shipping companies. It is a permanent and pensionable position.

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate sea time opportunities for students and employment opportunities for BMA graduates with major international shipping companies.
• Establish linkages with public and private stakeholders to develop and execute a framework for graduate advancement and placement.
• Manage and coordinate student and trainer exchange programmes.
• Produce graduates ready for the job market and entrepreneurial activities.
• Maintain a database of students and graduates.
• Work with the CEO on initiating MOUs for student placement and internships.
• Liaise with the administration on international certificate recognition and with the National Employment Authority and other agencies on national and international placement.
• Market BMA graduates to employers nationally, regionally and internationally.
• Ensure staff development, appraise staff and coordinate performance management in the division.

Required profile

• Cumulative 15 years of relevant work experience, including 3 years at the level of Assistant Director, Placement and Industry Linkages or a comparable position.
• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Maritime logistics, Education, Development studies, Marketing, Communication, International Relations or equivalent STCW 78 qualifications; or a Master's degree in those fields.
• STCW 78 certificates (e.g. CoC, Chief Engineer, Master Mariner II/2 or III/2) are an added advantage.
• Registration with a relevant professional body.
• A leadership course of at least 4 weeks from a recognised institution.

Required skills

• Proficiency in computer applications.

What we offer

• Basic salary of Ksh 165,700 to 315,000 per month.
• House allowance of Ksh 35,000, commuter allowance of Ksh 20,000 and leave allowance of Ksh 10,000.
• Permanent and pensionable terms of service.

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