Merchant Shipping Fees Officer Job at Kenya Maritime Authority

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Mombasa

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KMA/MSFO/9/25/14

Directorate: Maritime Trade and Development
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 Merchant Shipping Fees Officers are responsible for
supervision and management of the MS Fees (Oversight and Monitoring Fees).

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
i. Assist in data mining and analysis of MS Fees;
ii. Assist in projection and reconciliation of MS Fees;
iii. Assist in maintaining records and data on MS Fees;
iv. Assist in processing refunds of excess MS Fees charged against importers and
exporters;
v. Assist in production of periodic reports on MS Fees collections;

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
i. Bachelor degree in Maritime Studies, Port Management, Shipping, Transport
Economics, logistics, Business Management/Administration or any other
relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. 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.