Kenya Maritime Authority Recruitment 2025/2026 Application Form

KMA Recruitment 2025… Do you wish to apply for Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) Recruitment 2025? If yes, then this informative article is for you. You will be given detailed information about Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) Recruitment 2025, Requirements, and How To Apply.

The Kenya Maritime Authority has been undergoing a massive recruitment intake annually for the past years. We’ve received numerous requests from aspirants on various platforms yearning for legitimate information about the Kenya Maritime Authority application form and guidelines for 2025-2026. Many applicants have been asking us questions like;

Keep reading this article as you will find answers to the above queries.

About Kenya Maritime Authority

Kenya Maritime Authority is a State Corporation whose mandate is to regulate, coordinate, and oversee maritime affairs guided by the Kenya Maritime Authority Act, No. 5 of 2006, the Merchant Shipping Act 2009, and relevant Maritime International Conventions.

Kenya Maritime Authority Recruitment 2025

Kenya Maritime Authority invites qualified applicants to apply for the following positions:

Vacancy List (KMA 1-4)

S/No. Designation Job Group (J/G) Posts Reference
1 Director, Maritime, Education, Training and Labour KMA 2 1 KMA/ER1/25/1
2 Assistant Director, Training and Certification (Nautical) KMA 3 1 KMA/ER1/25/2
3 Assistant Director, Registration of Ships, Inspections and Survey KMA 3 1 KMA/ER1/25/3
4 Port State Control Officer KMA 3 1 KMA/ER1/25/4
5 Principal Accountant KMA 4 1 KMA/ER1/25/5
6 Principal Finance Officer KMA 4 1 KMA/ER1/25/6
7 Principal Surveyor, Seafarers Training and Standards (Nautical) KMA 4 1 KMA/ER1/25/7
8 Principal Surveyor, Seafarers Training and Standards (Engineering) KMA 4 1 KMA/ER1/25/8
9 Principal Maritime Labour Officer KMA 4 1 KMA/ER1/25/9
10 Principal Ship Surveyor KMA 4 2 KMA/ER1/25/10
11 Principal Surveyor, Search and Rescue KMA 4 1 KMA/ER1/25/11
12 Principal Surveyor, Maritime Security KMA 4 1 KMA/ER1/25/12

Download Job Descriptions (Flyer 1 PDF)

Vacancy List (KMA 5-10)

S/No. Designation Job Group (J/G) Posts Reference
1 Senior Maritime Transport Logistics Training Officer KMA 5 1 KMA/ER2/25/1
2 Senior Ports & Shipping Services Officer KMA 5 3 KMA/ER2/25/2
3 Senior Administration Officer KMA 5 1 KMA/ER2/25/3
4 Legal Officer (Board Services) KMA 6 1 KMA/ER2/25/4
5 Legal Officer (Legal Services) KMA 6 1 KMA/ER2/25/5
6 Legal Officer (Maritime Governance) KMA 6 1 KMA/ER2/25/6
7 Office Administrator KMA 6 2 KMA/ER2/25/7
8 Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards (Nautical) KMA 6 1 KMA/ER2/25/8
9 Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards (Engineering) KMA 6 1 KMA/ER2/25/9
10 Maritime Labour Officer KMA 6 1 KMA/ER2/25/10
11 Search and Rescue Officer KMA 6 6 KMA/ER2/25/11
12 Marine Environment Protection Officer KMA 6 1 KMA/ER2/25/12
13 Licensing and Seaborne Trade Officer KMA 6 1 KMA/ER2/25/13
14 Merchant Shipping Fees Officer KMA 6 1 KMA/ER2/25/14
15 Legal Clerk KMA 8 1 KMA/ER2/25/15
16 ICT Assistant KMA 8 1 KMA/ER2/25/16
17 Supply Chain Management Assistant KMA 8 1 KMA/ER2/25/17
18 Driver KMA 9 5 KMA/ER2/25/18
19 Deckhand KMA 9 2 KMA/ER2/25/19
20 Office Assistant KMA 10 2 KMA/ER2/25/20

Download Job Descriptions (Flyer 2 PDF)

How To Apply

Indicate the position and reference number in your cover letter. Submit your application through:

Note:

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
  • Compliance certificates are required.
  • KMA is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Deadline: 16th June 2025, 5:00 PM EAT

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  1. Michael Ochieng Ogola says:

    how do I apply for the 2022 internship program and when will it be open for application

  2. loice wasonga says:

    when will the application form be out

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