Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards Officer (Nautical) Job at Kenya Maritime Authority

KMA/SSTSON/9/25/8

SURVEYOR, SEAFARERS TRAINING STANDARDS OFFICER (NAUTICAL) -
1 POST
Directorate: Maritime Education, Training and Labour
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 Seafarers training standards officers are responsible for the
approval and monitoring the development and implementation of training
programmes for seafarers in accordance with international conventions and
national legislations. They are also responsible for the examination and
certification of seafarers in accordance with national laws and international
conventions.


Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
i. Assisting in the review of Training and Certification regulations;
ii. Assist in the issuance of certificates of Competency and Proficiency;
iii. Assist in undertaking control procedure in line with the Training and
Certification Regulations
iv. Assist conduct of the evaluation required for recognition of certificates issued
by other Administrations;
v. Assist in verification of qualification and authorize those responsible for
training and assessment;
vi. Assist in administering seafarer examinations and assessments;
vii. Assist in the issuance of seafarer certificates and endorsements;
viii. Assist in revalidation of certificates;
ix. Assist in the issuance of dispensations;
x. Assist in the preparation and making available information on the status of
certificates of competency and proficiency, including the matters affecting
them;
xi. Assist in the implementation of the Quality Standards System for seafarer
training and certification.
xii. Assist in regular inspections and periodical evaluation/audit of training and
assessment conducted by training institutions;

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
i. Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant qualifications from
a recognized institution;
ii. Certificate of Competency as Marine Engineer Officer or Deck Officer in
accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watch keeping 1978, as amended will be an added
advantage;
iii. Good interpersonal relations,
iv. Proficiency in computer applications;
v. Good communication skills;