The Kenya Maritime Authority has announced multiple job vacancies across different departments as part of its ongoing mandate to regulate, coordinate, and oversee maritime affairs in Kenya. The opportunities are offered on pensionable terms and target professionals in maritime governance, shipping services, navigation, legal affairs, administration, finance, logistics, marine safety, and support services.
The authority plays a central role in the development, regulation, and promotion of Kenya’s maritime sector. These vacancies present an opportunity for qualified professionals seeking long-term public sector careers in one of the country’s critical economic and transport sectors.
All applications are scheduled to close on 11th May 2026.
The recruitment covers technical, administrative, legal, operational, financial, and maritime safety functions. The positions are spread across various directorates responsible for shipping regulation, maritime security, trade facilitation, hydrography, seafarer standards, marine environment management, and institutional support services.
Below is a detailed overview of the advertised positions.
- Senior Ports & Shipping Services Officer
The Senior Ports & Shipping Services Officer will support the regulation and monitoring of port and shipping activities while ensuring compliance with maritime operational standards.
Key duties include:
- Coordinating shipping and port service activities
- Monitoring implementation of maritime transport policies
- Supporting efficiency in shipping operations
- Liaising with maritime stakeholders and shipping operators
- Preparing operational and regulatory reports
- Supporting maritime transport development initiatives
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Ship Surveyors
Ship Surveyors will be responsible for inspecting vessels and ensuring compliance with maritime safety and operational standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting vessel inspections and surveys
- Assessing seaworthiness of ships
- Verifying compliance with international maritime conventions
- Preparing technical inspection reports
- Supporting maritime safety enforcement
- Advising on ship certification matters
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Trainee Ship Surveyor
The Trainee Ship Surveyor position is designed to provide practical exposure and technical training in ship inspection and maritime safety regulation.
Duties include:
- Assisting in ship inspections
- Participating in technical vessel assessments
- Supporting preparation of inspection reports
- Learning maritime compliance procedures
- Supporting certification processes
- Assisting senior surveyors in field operations
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Principal Legal Officer (Maritime Governance)
The Principal Legal Officer will oversee legal and regulatory matters related to maritime governance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing legal advisory services
- Drafting and reviewing maritime legal documents
- Supporting implementation of maritime legislation
- Handling legal compliance matters
- Representing the authority in legal proceedings where required
- Advising on maritime governance frameworks
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Assistant Director, Safety of Navigation & Investigation
The role involves supporting maritime navigation safety systems and coordinating investigations related to marine incidents.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinating maritime safety initiatives
- Overseeing navigational safety compliance
- Supervising marine investigations
- Supporting accident and incident reporting
- Monitoring implementation of maritime safety standards
- Coordinating technical maritime investigations
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Office Assistant
The Office Assistant will provide general office support services.
Duties include:
- Delivering and dispatching documents
- Maintaining office cleanliness and organization
- Assisting in movement of files and office materials
- Supporting administrative operations
- Assisting staff with routine office activities
- Ensuring office supplies are properly arranged
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Merchant Shipping Fees Officer
The Merchant Shipping Fees Officer will support administration and management of maritime fee collections and related processes.
Responsibilities include:
- Processing shipping-related fees
- Verifying maritime payment records
- Maintaining financial transaction records
- Supporting compliance with fee regulations
- Assisting in reconciliation processes
- Preparing reports on maritime fee collections
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Assistant Office Administrator
The Assistant Office Administrator will support office coordination and administrative services.
Duties include:
- Managing office records and correspondence
- Coordinating meetings and schedules
- Supporting communication within departments
- Maintaining filing systems
- Assisting in procurement and office logistics
- Supporting daily administrative functions
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Principal Surveyor, Maritime Investigation & Receiver of Wreck
This position focuses on marine incident investigations and management of wreck-related maritime matters.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading maritime investigations
- Coordinating wreck management activities
- Preparing technical and investigation reports
- Supporting maritime casualty analysis
- Ensuring compliance with maritime investigation standards
- Advising on maritime accident prevention measures
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Accounts Assistant
The Accounts Assistant will support financial management and accounting operations.
Duties include:
- Processing financial records and transactions
- Assisting in preparation of financial reports
- Maintaining accounting documents
- Supporting reconciliation activities
- Assisting in budget monitoring
- Processing payment documentation
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Principal Ship Surveyor
The Principal Ship Surveyor will oversee advanced ship inspection and certification functions.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervising ship survey activities
- Conducting complex vessel inspections
- Advising on technical maritime standards
- Supporting vessel certification processes
- Reviewing technical reports
- Ensuring compliance with maritime regulations
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Principal Surveyor, Maritime Security
The Principal Surveyor, Maritime Security will support maritime security compliance and enforcement initiatives.
Key duties include:
- Coordinating maritime security assessments
- Monitoring compliance with security standards
- Supporting implementation of maritime security frameworks
- Conducting inspections and audits
- Preparing maritime security reports
- Advising on maritime risk mitigation
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Supply Chain Management Officer
The Supply Chain Management Officer will support procurement and logistics operations.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinating procurement processes
- Maintaining supply chain records
- Supporting inventory management
- Assisting in tender and contract administration
- Monitoring procurement compliance
- Supporting disposal and asset management processes
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Licensing and Seaborne Trade Officer
This role focuses on licensing processes and regulation of seaborne trade activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing maritime licenses and permits
- Monitoring seaborne trade compliance
- Supporting regulation of maritime commercial activities
- Maintaining licensing records
- Preparing trade-related reports
- Liaising with maritime stakeholders
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Principal Surveyor, Navigation & Hydrography
The officer will support maritime navigation systems and hydrographic activities.
Duties include:
- Supervising hydrographic operations
- Supporting navigation safety systems
- Monitoring marine navigational aids
- Preparing technical navigation reports
- Coordinating hydrographic surveys
- Supporting maritime charting activities
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards Officer (Engineering)
This position focuses on regulation of engineering standards in seafarer training.
Responsibilities include:
- Assessing engineering training standards
- Supporting accreditation of maritime training programs
- Conducting inspections of training institutions
- Monitoring compliance with maritime training regulations
- Preparing technical reports
- Supporting certification standards for seafarers
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Auditor
The Auditor will support internal audit functions and financial accountability processes.
Duties include:
- Conducting audit assignments
- Reviewing financial controls
- Preparing audit reports
- Supporting risk assessment activities
- Monitoring compliance with financial procedures
- Supporting internal control systems
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Maritime Labour Officer
The Maritime Labour Officer will support implementation of maritime labour standards and welfare regulations.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring maritime labour compliance
- Supporting enforcement of labour standards
- Conducting inspections related to seafarer welfare
- Preparing labour compliance reports
- Supporting dispute resolution processes
- Advising on maritime labour regulations
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Principal Auditor (Systems & Forensic Audit)
The Principal Auditor will oversee systems audits and forensic audit assignments.
Key duties include:
- Conducting forensic investigations
- Reviewing information systems controls
- Preparing forensic audit reports
- Supporting fraud risk assessments
- Monitoring internal control effectiveness
- Advising on audit and compliance matters
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Principal Resource Centre Officer
The Principal Resource Centre Officer will oversee management of institutional information and resource services.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervising resource centre operations
- Managing institutional reference materials
- Supporting information access services
- Coordinating documentation systems
- Maintaining resource databases
- Supporting knowledge management initiatives
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Principal Maritime Trade and Development Officer
The officer will support development and promotion of maritime trade initiatives.
Duties include:
- Coordinating maritime trade development programs
- Supporting policy implementation
- Conducting trade analysis and research
- Preparing development reports
- Engaging maritime stakeholders
- Supporting growth of maritime commerce activities
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Legal Officer (Maritime Governance)
The Legal Officer will support legal compliance and governance matters within the maritime sector.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting in legal research
- Drafting legal documents and opinions
- Supporting litigation and dispute management
- Monitoring compliance with maritime legislation
- Advising on governance matters
- Supporting contract review processes
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Office Administrator
The Office Administrator will coordinate office operations and administrative functions.
Key duties include:
- Managing office records and documentation
- Coordinating meetings and schedules
- Supervising office support activities
- Supporting communication and correspondence
- Maintaining filing and registry systems
- Assisting in operational planning
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Surveyor, Maritime Security
The Surveyor, Maritime Security will support maritime security inspections and compliance monitoring.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting maritime security inspections
- Supporting implementation of security regulations
- Monitoring vessel and port security compliance
- Preparing inspection reports
- Assisting in maritime risk assessments
- Supporting security awareness programs
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Surveyor, Navigation
The Surveyor, Navigation will support navigation safety and maritime route monitoring.
Key duties include:
- Conducting navigation-related inspections
- Monitoring navigational aids
- Supporting maritime route safety assessments
- Preparing technical navigation reports
- Supporting hydrographic operations
- Assisting in marine safety enforcement
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Senior Maritime Transport Logistics Training
This role focuses on maritime transport logistics and training support.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinating logistics training programs
- Supporting maritime transport capacity building
- Preparing training materials and reports
- Monitoring logistics training standards
- Supporting stakeholder engagement activities
- Assisting in transport operations planning
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Search and Rescue Officer
The Search and Rescue Officer will support marine emergency response operations.
Duties include:
- Coordinating maritime search and rescue activities
- Supporting emergency preparedness initiatives
- Monitoring maritime distress communication systems
- Assisting in rescue operations coordination
- Preparing incident reports
- Supporting safety awareness programs
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
- Marine Environment Officer
The Marine Environment Officer will support environmental protection and marine conservation initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring marine environmental compliance
- Supporting pollution prevention programs
- Conducting environmental inspections
- Preparing environmental assessment reports
- Supporting marine conservation activities
- Advising on maritime environmental standards
Employment Type: Pensionable
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026
Application Process
Interested candidates are expected to submit their applications before the stated deadline of 11th May 2026. Applicants should ensure that all required documents and supporting materials are submitted as instructed in the official vacancy notice.
These opportunities provide a chance for professionals to contribute to Kenya’s growing maritime sector while building careers within a national regulatory authority tasked with promoting maritime safety, security, trade, environmental protection, and governance.
