The recruitment announcement invites qualified and committed professionals to apply for several key positions at an established maritime training institution that plays a significant role in capacity building within the broader maritime sector. The organisation is seeking individuals who can contribute to its mandate by enhancing training, strengthening institutional processes, advancing academic excellence, and supporting strategic growth. These openings provide opportunities for professionals with specialised expertise to join a team that supports the development of Kenya’s maritime human resource pipeline.
The available positions span senior leadership roles in placement and industry collaboration, high-level training positions, specialised technical training roles, and communication-focused support functions. Each vacancy comes with a detailed job reference number, a structured application process, and specific documentation requirements. Interested candidates are expected to review the relevant job descriptions and person specifications through the provided links before proceeding with the prescribed application steps.
Applicants must fill out the relevant online application form and subsequently submit all required documents via email in a single consolidated PDF file. The submitted documentation should include a detailed curriculum vitae with at least three referees, a copy of the national identification document, and all relevant academic and professional certificates, including secondary education certificates. All submissions are to be sent to the designated email address while indicating both the job reference number and the job title in the subject line.
Physical applications will not be accepted, and any submissions received after the indicated deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The organisation encourages eligible applicants to consider the following available positions:
1. BMA/25/MET/DDPIL/03 – Deputy Director Placement & Industry Linkage
This senior leadership role focuses on overseeing the institution’s functions related to student placement, industry collaboration, and stakeholder engagement. The Deputy Director Placement & Industry Linkage is responsible for developing strategic initiatives that strengthen the relationship between the institution and various industry actors within the maritime ecosystem.
The role involves designing, implementing, and reviewing placement frameworks that effectively align the institution’s training outcomes with the labour demands of the maritime sector. A key responsibility is ensuring that learners receive adequate exposure to internship, apprenticeship, cadetship, and employment opportunities that correspond to their training pathways. The position requires continuous monitoring of placement trends and maintaining updated records to support reporting, compliance, and quality assurance requirements.
The Deputy Director Placement & Industry Linkage facilitates active collaboration with shipping companies, port agencies, maritime authorities, logistical firms, training partners, and other relevant stakeholders. This includes initiating partnerships, negotiating placement opportunities, coordinating industry visits, and nurturing long-term cooperation with both local and international partners.
The position also requires the establishment of communication channels and liaison structures between the institution and the industry to support information sharing, feedback collection, and skills demand forecasting. The Deputy Director plays an important role in maintaining an industry liaison database, developing policy proposals, preparing departmental work plans, and supervising staff within the placement and industry linkage unit.
Additionally, the job involves monitoring compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and external quality standards related to placement and industry engagement. The Deputy Director also contributes to institutional reports, participates in departmental meetings, and supports strategic decision-making processes. Effective oversight of budget allocations, resource utilisation, and collaborative project implementation is also expected.
Applicants must fill out the online application form and subsequently submit their documents via email as instructed.
2. BMA/25/MET/SPT/03 – Senior Principal Trainer I
The Senior Principal Trainer I plays a significant role in delivering advanced maritime training in accordance with established curricula, regulatory frameworks, and international standards. This role entails supervising training activities, providing expert instruction, contributing to curriculum development, and ensuring that training programs meet the required academic and industry expectations.
The responsibilities of this position include preparing detailed lesson plans, organising training materials, delivering theoretical and practical sessions, and ensuring that training methodologies remain current and effective. The trainer will be expected to maintain training records, assess learner performance through examinations and practical assessments, and ensure that results are documented and reported accurately.
A core aspect of the role is ensuring compliance with maritime training standards, including requirements from national and international bodies. The Senior Principal Trainer I participates in curriculum reviews, recommends improvements, and contributes to the development of innovative training approaches that address industry needs.
The role also requires coordinating with other trainers, mentoring junior training staff, and providing input into departmental strategies. Participation in workshops, academic meetings, and professional development initiatives is expected to ensure continuous improvement in training quality.
The Senior Principal Trainer I may also be involved in research assignments, preparation of departmental reports, maintaining training equipment, and ensuring optimal utilisation of training resources. The position requires strong instructional leadership capabilities and a commitment to maintaining high training standards.
Applicants must complete the prescribed online form and submit required documents via email.
3. BMA/25/CEO/CC/03 – Corporate Communication Officer II
This position supports the institution’s communication and information dissemination functions. The Corporate Communication Officer II is responsible for managing internal and external communication channels, supporting public relations efforts, and ensuring that information delivered to stakeholders is accurate, timely, and aligned with institutional objectives.
The role entails developing communication materials, preparing press releases, drafting newsletters, and assisting in the production of reports and publications. Additional responsibilities include supporting digital communication efforts, updating website content, managing social media platforms, and facilitating stakeholder engagement campaigns.
The Corporate Communication Officer II monitors media coverage, supports event organisation, and maintains communication databases. The officer may engage in photography or basic visual content preparation to support institutional messaging.
Part of the role involves coordinating with other departments to gather relevant information for dissemination, ensuring that communication protocols are followed, and maintaining proper records of all communication activities. The officer assists in drafting speeches, preparing official statements, and supporting reputation management initiatives.
The position also includes administrative duties such as documentation, filing, scheduling communication activities, and compiling reports for senior management. Strong organisational abilities and strict adherence to communication standards are central to the effectiveness of this role.
Applicants must fill out the online application form and then forward all required supporting documents via email.
4. BMA/25/MET/Trainer/04 – Trainer, Nautical Science
The Trainer in Nautical Science is responsible for providing instruction and training to learners pursuing maritime navigation and related fields. The role involves delivering both theoretical and practical lessons that build competence in navigation, seamanship, ship operations, chartwork, and maritime safety.
The trainer prepares lesson plans, instructional materials, and practical demonstrations that align with established training standards. This role entails conducting classroom teaching, simulation exercises, and hands-on activities that ensure learners gain practical exposure to navigation equipment, maritime technology, and bridge operations.
The trainer is responsible for administering examinations, marking assessments, and documenting learner performance. Ensuring compliance with training standards and maintaining updated training records is essential.
The Trainer in Nautical Science contributes to curriculum development, reviews training modules, proposes improvements, and ensures that the delivered content reflects changes in maritime regulations, technology, and best practices. The role includes maintaining training equipment, coordinating simulation facility usage, and ensuring that training resources are utilised effectively.
The trainer may also supervise practical training sessions, coordinate field or sea-based learning opportunities, prepare reports, and participate in departmental planning meetings. Collaboration with other trainers and continuous skill development is encouraged to ensure high-quality maritime instruction.
Applicants must fill out the online form and email their documents according to the provided instructions.
5. BMA/25/MET/Trainer/05 – Swimming Instructor III
The Swimming Instructor III provides training in basic and advanced swimming techniques, water safety, and survival skills. This role supports learners who require proficiency in swimming as part of maritime training standards and physical preparedness.
The instructor is responsible for planning training sessions, developing lesson outlines, and conducting swimming classes for learners at various skill levels. The instruction includes teaching floating techniques, strokes, endurance training, breathing techniques, and rescue methods.
The role also involves supervising training sessions to ensure safety, maintaining training equipment, inspecting pool facilities, and ensuring that all training activities comply with safety and health guidelines. The instructor documents attendance, tracks learner performance, and supports examination or assessment activities where required.
The Swimming Instructor III participates in the preparation of reports, coordination of training schedules, and planning for pool usage. The role may also involve supporting physical fitness programs related to water safety.
Applicants must fill out the required online form and submit their complete documentation via email as directed.
All applications for the above positions must be submitted strictly through the procedure described. Applicants must complete the specific online application form for each position and then email their documentation to the provided recruitment address. Each submission must indicate the job reference number and title in the email subject line. Consolidated PDF documents are required, and only electronic submissions will be considered.
Applications submitted past the deadline or delivered physically will not be processed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.
