Marine Environment Protection Officer Job at Kenya Maritime Authority

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Mombasa

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KMA/MEPO/9/25/12

Directorate: Maritime Safety
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 Marine Environment Protection Officers are responsible for
ensuring protection of marine environment from shipping activities in accordance
with International Conventions and national legislations relating to the marine
environment.

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
i. Assist in the Develop of the national oil spill response contingency plan for
coastal and inland waterways
ii. Assist in the Review and update of the national oil spill response contingency
plan for coastal and inland waters
iii. Assist in the Implement the national oil spill response contingency plan for
coastal and inland waters
iv. Assist in the Implement strategies for monitoring and preventing oil spills in
the coastal and inland waters
v. Co-operate with relevant stakeholders in the protection of marine
environment from shipping activities
vi. Assist in the Conduct of pollution prevention inspections of Kenyan ports and
navigable waterways
vii. Assist in conducting public awareness campaigns on prevention of ship source
pollution.
viii. Assist in the Implementation of International Conventions and other
instruments relating to marine pollution response and coordination

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
i. Relevant Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Environment or any other
relevant qualifications from a recognized institution OR 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
ii. Good interpersonal relations,
iii. Proficiency in computer applications;
iv. Good communication skills.

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.