Assistant Director, Shipping and Maritime at Public Service Commission
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SHIPPING AND MARITIME- TWO (2) POSTS –V/NO. 284/2024
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.90, 200-Ksh 124,630 p.m. (CSG 7) House Allowance: Ksh 18,066-KSH 45,000 p.m. Commuter Allowance: Ksh 12,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year Medical Cover: As provided by the Government Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable/Local Agreement.
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) cumulative service period of five (5) years, and currently serving at the grade of Senior Shipping and Maritime Transport Officer, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector; (ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following field: Social Sciences, Marine Engineering or Economics from a recognized University in Kenya; (iii) a Certificate in any of the following fields: Law of the Sea, Port Management, Marine Security, Inland Water Transport, Sea Use Management, Port State Control and Formulation of National Maritime Policy or Shipping Terms from a recognized institution; and (iv) demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
(i) coordinating and reviewing the development of maritime policies; (ii) domesticating international conventions on shipping and maritime affairs ratified by Kenya into polices, legislations and regulations; sensitizing stakeholders on safety, security and prevention of pollution of marine environment by ships; (iii) verifying and validating data on shipping and maritime; (iv) implementing Standards for Training, Certification and Watch Keeping; (v) sensitizing stakeholders on marine pollution prevention; (vi) maintaining and updating inventory for maritime conventions; (vii) attending to matters related to regional and international bodies on maritime issues including compensation of marine oil spill victims; (viii) facilitating seaborne trade activities in liaison with stakeholders; (ix) undertaking research on shipping transport costs in the region; (x) coordinating activities of state agencies on matters related to maritime safety, security and commercial shipping development; (xi) monitoring shipping costs in the industry; and (xii) compiling and submitting data on imported oil to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds.
Public Service Commission
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke
Please Note:
(i) Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
(ii) Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
(iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
(iv) The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
(v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
(vi) It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
(vii) Serving officers shall be required to avail Original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.
Applications should reach the Commission on or before 10th September 2024 latest 5.00pm (East African Time)
