Maritime Labour Officer (KMA/MLO/11/25/4)- 2 Posts at Kenya Maritime Authority

Terms of Service: Temporary fixed-term contract of six (6) months 
Remuneration (kshs.): Basic Salary:71,500.00 to 140,500.00, House Allowance: 20,000.00, Commuter Allowance:14,000.00 
Job Purpose: The Maritime Labour Officers are responsible for overseeing the recruitment, engagement and welfare of Kenyan seafarers and seafarers on board Kenyan ships in accordance with international conventions and national legislations. 
Job Description 
Duties and responsibilities  

• Assist in the administration of the Kenyan Seafarers Register.  
• Assist in the issuance of seafarer identification documents. 
• Assist in the implementation of the Board's and management committee decisions in seafarers' registration and welfare; 
• Assist in the aid of abandoned seafarers.  
• Assist in providing directions on the delivery of the deceased seafarer's property. 
• Assist in the engagement and discharge of Kenyan seafarers; 
• Assist in the conduct of maritime labour audits for Kenyan ships 
• Assist in the issuance of the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I 
• Assist in the issuance of Maritime Labour Certificates in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention and national legislation. 
• Assist in the monitoring of Medical Practitioners for Seafarer Medical examination; 
• Assist in monitoring seafarers’ recruitment and Placement Agencies; 
• Assist in developing medical standards and procedures for the issuance of medical certificates and the recognition of medical practitioners; 
• Assist in developing and implementing standards on conditions for employment of seafarers; 
• Assist in developing and enforcing seafarers’ complaint handling procedures; 

Person Specifications 
This is an entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision of a senior officer and assist in: 
For appointment to this grade, a person must have: 

• Bachelor's Degree in the Maritime field, such as Nautical Science, Marine Engineering or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution OR Certificate of Competency as a Marine Engineer Officer or Deck Officer in  accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended  
• Good interpersonal relations,  
• Proficiency in computer applications; 
• Good communication skills