Assistant Director, Seafarers Training Standards (Engineering) at Kenya Maritime Authority

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  

• Supervising in undertaking control procedure in line with the Training and  Certification Regulations 
• Supervising in conducting the evaluation required for recognition of certificates  issued by other Administrations; 
• Supervising the verification of the qualification and authorization of those  responsible for  seafarer training and assessment; 
• Supervising in administering  seafarer examinations and assessments; 
• Supervision of issuance of certificates and endorsements; 
• Manage the revalidation of certificates; 
• Manage issuance of dispensations; 
• Managing the preparation and making available information on the status of  certificates of competency and proficiency, including the matters affecting them; 
• Managing  Quality Standards System for seafarers training and assessment 
• Managing inspections and periodical evaluation/audit of training and assessment  conducted by seafarer training institutions; 
• Supervising review of Training and Certification regulations; 

Person Specifications 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: - 

• Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such as Marine Engineering, Mechanical  Engineering, Marine Environment or any other relevant qualifications from a  recognized institution;  
• Master’s Degree in any of the following; Maritime Affairs (MET), Marine Engineering  or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added  advantage; 
• Certificate of Competency Class III/2 in accordance with The International 
• Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping,1978,as  amended 
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience. 
• Certificate in a Management Course;  
• Good interpersonal relations, high leadership qualities and integrity  
• Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;  
• Proficiency in computer applications;  
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work  performance. 
• Proficiency in Computer Applications