Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) has announced career opportunities for experienced professionals seeking to contribute to the advancement of maritime education and institutional excellence in Kenya. As a state corporation mandated to provide specialized maritime training, the Academy plays a critical role in developing the human capital required to support the country’s growing blue economy. Through its programs and strategic partnerships, the institution continues to strengthen its position as a regional center for maritime knowledge, research, and professional development.
To support its operational and strategic priorities, the Academy is recruiting qualified candidates to fill two senior management positions within its corporate structure. These roles are designed to provide leadership oversight, enhance institutional capacity, and ensure the effective implementation of organizational strategies.
The available positions are Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts and Deputy Director, ICT. Both roles require individuals capable of operating at a senior level, providing strategic direction, supervising teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and institutional frameworks.
Applicants are expected to carefully review the responsibilities associated with each position and submit applications in accordance with the outlined process before the stated deadline.
Vacancy 1: BMA/26/CORP/DDFA/01 – Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts
Position Overview
The Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts is a senior leadership role responsible for guiding the Academy’s financial management function. The position supports sound fiscal planning, promotes accountability, and ensures that financial operations align with statutory requirements and institutional objectives.
Working closely with executive leadership and departmental heads, the office holder is expected to provide professional advice on financial matters while overseeing the development and implementation of policies that promote efficiency, transparency, and sustainability.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The role encompasses strategic, operational, and compliance-focused responsibilities, including but not limited to the following:
Providing leadership in the preparation and implementation of financial strategies that support the Academy’s long-term goals.
Overseeing the budgeting process to ensure timely preparation, review, and consolidation of departmental budgets in line with institutional priorities.
Guiding financial planning activities and ensuring that resource allocation reflects approved work plans and performance targets.
Monitoring financial performance and preparing variance analysis reports to support decision-making and accountability.
Ensuring that financial reports are produced accurately and within established timelines for internal and external stakeholders.
Developing and implementing financial policies and procedures in accordance with applicable legislation, public sector accounting standards, and regulatory guidelines.
Supervising accounting operations to ensure that transactions are properly recorded and reconciled across the general ledger, payables, receivables, and cost centers.
Strengthening internal control systems to safeguard institutional assets and minimize financial risk.
Supporting liquidity management through the development and monitoring of cash flow forecasting tools.
Coordinating with financial institutions, auditors, and relevant government agencies on matters relating to financial operations and reporting.
Providing oversight in the management of working capital and monitoring financial risk exposures.
Reviewing requests related to banking arrangements, including the opening and closing of accounts, while ensuring adherence to established approval frameworks.
Leading the preparation of financial reports that inform strategic planning and risk management processes.
Supporting the development of annual performance plans and tracking progress against approved targets.
Preparing periodic financial reports and providing explanations for any deviations from expected performance.
Advising management on financial implications of proposed projects, investments, and partnerships.
Promoting compliance with procurement guidelines and ensuring that financial practices meet institutional and regulatory standards.
Supervising finance staff, supporting professional development, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services across the department.
Facilitating collaboration between finance and other business units to ensure alignment on financial priorities and performance outcomes.
Maintaining accurate records of financial activities and ensuring that documentation supports audit requirements.
Contributing to institutional reporting processes and participating in management meetings where financial insights are required.
The Deputy Director is also expected to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the finance function while supporting the Academy’s broader governance framework.
Vacancy 2: BMA/26/CORP/DDICT/02 – Deputy Director, ICT
Position Overview
The Deputy Director, ICT provides strategic leadership in the planning, development, and management of the Academy’s information and communication technology ecosystem. The role is central to ensuring that digital infrastructure supports academic delivery, administrative efficiency, and secure information management.
The office holder is expected to champion innovation while maintaining robust systems that enable service continuity and data protection. This includes aligning ICT initiatives with institutional priorities and ensuring that technology investments deliver measurable value.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The responsibilities attached to this role focus on governance, infrastructure management, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement.
Providing strategic direction in the formulation, implementation, and review of ICT policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
Leading the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of information systems and ICT infrastructure to meet organizational needs.
Coordinating the development and execution of ICT strategies and divisional work plans.
Ensuring that ICT programs align with government standards, regulatory requirements, and national technology frameworks.
Overseeing the planning and implementation of automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
Evaluating user requirements and operational procedures to guide system design and optimization.
Maintaining, monitoring, and updating hardware, software, networks, servers, cloud services, and other technology assets.
Ensuring timely data backup processes and safeguarding institutional information against loss or unauthorized access.
Directing the development and implementation of business continuity and disaster recovery plans for ICT systems.
Establishing and managing information security frameworks that protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
Testing and evaluating security measures while addressing vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
Overseeing ICT risk management practices and strengthening internal controls within the technology environment.
Advising management on ICT governance structures and providing technical recommendations on major initiatives.
Supporting procurement processes by defining specifications and standards for technology equipment and services.
Reviewing business requirements with the aim of automating processes and enhancing system functionality.
Promoting the adoption of emerging technologies that support innovation and service delivery.
Supervising ICT projects to ensure they are delivered within scope, budget, and timelines.
Preparing departmental budgets, work plans, and performance reports in line with the strategic plan.
Providing leadership, mentorship, and supervision to ICT personnel to maintain a capable and motivated workforce.
Coordinating training initiatives that enhance user capacity and encourage effective utilization of systems.
Establishing partnerships with industry stakeholders, service providers, and government agencies to support technology integration and knowledge exchange.
Managing vendor relationships and ensuring adherence to service level agreements.
Supporting change management efforts associated with new technologies and digital transformation programs.
Handling ICT-related incidents and ensuring appropriate resolution in accordance with institutional procedures.
Through these responsibilities, the Deputy Director, ICT is expected to strengthen the Academy’s digital resilience while positioning the institution to respond effectively to evolving technological demands.
Application Process
Prospective candidates MUST fill out the relevant online application form. After filling out the online application form, applicants MUST submit a detailed CV (with at least three referees), a copy of their national identification, accompanied by copies of academic certificates including Secondary Education certificate and professional certificates, in PDF format as one document, to be emailed to [email protected]. Applicants must clearly indicate the Job Reference Number and Title as the subject of the email so as to reach the Academy not later than Tuesday 24th February, 2026, 5pm Kenyan time.
Please Note:
Applicants must fill out the online application form and submit documents via email to be considered for the position.
Physical applications will not be accepted.
Applications received after the specified time will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
