Kenya Maritime Authority Security and Response Services Officer Career in Mombasa

Kenya Maritime Authority

Vision: To be a leading maritime Authority transforming Kenya into a globally competitive nation.

Mission: To ensure sustainable, safe, secure, clean and efficient water transport for the benefit of stakeholders.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacancy

Vacancy: Security and Response Services OfficerSection: Security and Marine Response Services
 Reports To: Head of Maritime Safety

Location / Region: KPA offices (SAR Centre), Mombasa
 Purpose: Responsible for coordinating the development of policies, procedures, rules and regulations in Maritime Security.Implementing the current country security level;Ensuring ship security and port facilities security plans are reviewed;Executing the Search and Rescue (SAR) Plan in cooperation with the sub- regional maritime rescue coordination centers;Liaising with National Search and Rescue committeeLiaising with NIS and recognized security organizations on security assessments for port facilities and shipsConducting security audits for all port facilities and shipsLiaising with manager RMRCC on any emerging security concern involving ships and port facilities.Bachelor of science degree in military science, security studies or any other relevant field;To have worked as a senior officer dealing with security planning and implementation duties for a period not below 8 years;Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills;Excellent organizational skills and highly confidential;Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applicationsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Applicants who meet the specified requirements should send their application letters with their detailed CVs, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials together with day-time telephone contact, contacts of three referees, current and expected remuneration to:

The Director General
Kenya Maritime Authority
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
Mombasa

Or drop the application at Kenya Maritime Authority, White House, 2nd Floor, Moi Avenue, near Dock yard, Mombasa.

So as to reach not later than 26th September, 2014.