Legal Officer (Board Services) Job at Kenya Maritime Authority

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Job Ref: 1483

Mombasa

KMA/LOBS/9/25/4

LEGAL OFFICER (BOARD SERVICES) - 1 POST
Directorate: Board Secretariat and Legal Services
Grade: KMAG 6
Terms of Service: Pensionable, medical cover
Remuneration (kshs.): Basic Salary: 71,500.00 to 140,500.00, House
Allowance: 20,000.00, Commuter Allowance: 14,000.00
Job Purpose: The Legal Services shall be responsible for providing effective and
efficient management of contract administration, company insurance, legilative
drafting and compliance with legal and regulatory legislation including provision of
legal advice to members of management.

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
i. Assist in provision of guidance to the Board on their duties and
responsibilities and on matters of Governance;
ii. Assisting to faciliate Board induction and development and implementation of
the Capacity building programmes;
iii. Assisting in preparation and management of Board Work-Plans;
iv. Assisting to faciliate Annual Board Evaluation;
v. Assist in facilitating Governance Audits;
vi. Assist in the development and implementation of the Board Charters, Terms
of Reference and the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
vii. Assist in the preparation and circulation of Board and Committee Papers; and
viii. Maintain and update the Register of Conflict of Interest.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
i. Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
ii. Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
iii. Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
iv. Hold a valid practicing certificate;
v. Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications; and

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.