Kenya Maritime Authority Announces Job Vacancies Across Multiple Departments

The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has announced a fresh round of job vacancies as it seeks to strengthen its workforce and enhance efficiency in the regulation and management of maritime affairs.

In a re-advertisement notice, the state corporation invited applications from highly competent and proactive individuals to fill 20 different positions, ranging from senior officers to support staff.

Some of the key roles include Senior Maritime Transport Logistics Training Officer, Senior Ports and Shipping Services Officer, Legal Officers, Surveyors, Marine Environment Protection Officer, and Maritime Labour Officer. Support positions such as ICT Assistant, Supply Chain Management Assistant, Drivers, and Office Assistants are also open.

In a separate advertisement, KMA also declared vacancies for two senior management positions: Assistant Director, Ports and Shipping Services, and Assistant Director, Human Resource and Administration.

Applicants are required to submit detailed applications, including curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates, national identification documents, and other supporting materials.

Each applicant must clearly indicate the position and reference number on their cover letter.

Applications can be submitted through three channels:

• Hard copies addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
• Online applications in PDF format to the designated recruitment emails.
• Post applications sent to the Chairman, Board of Directors, Kenya Maritime Authority, at KMA Towers in Mombasa.

The deadline for submission is Monday, October 6, 2025, at 5:00 pm.

KMA emphasized that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification and that successful candidates will be required to present clearance certificates from relevant government agencies, including the Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Credit Reference Bureau, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to equal opportunity employment, encouraging women and persons with disabilities to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.