Legal Officer (Maritime Governance) Job at Kenya Maritime Authority

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Mombasa

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KMA/LOMG/9/25/6

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 regualtory legislation including provision of
legal advice to members of management.

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
i. Assisting in rendering professional legal advice to the Director General on the
relevance of international conventions and the need to ratify and domesticate
international conventions related to maritime affairs;
ii. Assist in administration and maintenance of ship register;
iii. Assist in review of reports submitted by the various departments relating to
maritime affairs;
iv. Assist in preparation and participation of international forums related to the
maritime sector.
v. Assisting in drafting of national laws to enhance implementation of
international conventions related to the maritime sector;
vi. Assisting in ensuring that all the records related to maritime affairs are
updated regularly and produce quarterly reports on the same;
vii. Assisting in ensuring the key issues and needs of Authority in terms of the
maritime industry are represented in legal fora in international, regional and
national conferences/meetings/workshops;
viii. Assisting in initiating review of maritime legal instruments and maritime policy
documents on behalf of the Authority;
ix. Assisting in keeping track and updates of the amendments and changes of
international maritime legislations and other Kenyan laws;
x. Assisting in drafting of Contracts, Agreements and MOUs related to maritime
affairs;
xi. Assisting in preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on
maritime affairs;
xii. Assist in initiating legal research and assignments related to maritime affairs;
xiii. Assist in conducting Legal Audits.

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.

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.