Senior Administration Officer Job at Kenya Maritime Authority

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Mombasa

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KMA/SAO/9/25/3

Directorate: Finance and ICT
Grade: KMAG 5
Terms of Service: Pensionable, medical cover
Remuneration (kshs.): Basic Salary: Basic Salary: 89,000.00 to 205,500.00,
House Allowance: 25,000.00, Commuter Allowance: 16,000.00
Job Purpose:
Administration officers are responsible for providing office accommodation and
administrative services to Authority staff.

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
i. Ensuring general cleanliness in offices is undertaken;
ii. Supervising allocation of office accommodation;
iii. Supervision of support service within Authority
iv. Monitoring location and movement of office equipment and materials;
v. Initiation of administrative staff training and development and other policy
matters
vi. Coordinating identification of office equipment and furniture requirement for
the Authority
vii. Providing cross-functional liaison for administrative matters
viii. Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events
ix. Ensuring general maintenance of office equipment’s and building is
undertaken
x. Generating administrative reports on repairs and maintenance.
xi. Facilitate renewal of insurance policies/visas

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
i. Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration; Business Administration; Office
Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Should have served a minimum of three (3) years in a relevant field;
iii. Demonstrated Merit in work performance

Additional Attributes

Company Name Kenya Maritime Authority
Application Deadline 2025-10-06

How to Apply

a. 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.
b. An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
I. Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
II. Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: recruitment25@kma.go.ke
III. 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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