Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) Recruitment 2025/2026 : Kenya Maritime Authority is seeking motivated and qualified candidates to fill 48 vacancies across executive/senior management and entry-level roles for the 2025/2026 recruitment cycle.
Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) Recruitment 2025/2026: Overview
The Kenya Maritime Authority, a state corporation in charge of regulating and coordinating maritime affairs, has officially opened recruitment for a broad range of job levels from principal roles to assistants and support staff.
- Total vacancies: 48
- Levels:
- Executive & Senior Management
- General Recruitment
Official Portal for the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) Recruitment 2025/2026
All information and job descriptions are accessible via KMA’s official portal: kma.go.ke/available-job-vacancies/
Job Vacancies
Executive & Senior Management
| Ref No. | Title |
| KMA/ER1/25/1 | Director, Maritime, Education, Training & Labour |
| KMA/ER1/25/2 | Assistant Director, Training & Certification (Nautical) |
| KMA/ER1/25/3 | Assistant Director, Registration of Ships, Inspections & Survey |
| KMA/ER1/25/4 | Port State Control Officer |
| KMA/ER1/25/5 | Principal Accountant |
| KMA/ER1/25/6 | Principal Finance Officer |
| KMA/ER1/25/7 | Principal Surveyor, Seafarers Training & Standards (Nautical) |
| KMA/ER1/25/8 | Principal Surveyor, Seafarers Training & Standards (Engineering) |
| KMA/ER1/25/9 | Principal Maritime Labour Officer |
| KMA/ER1/25/10 | Principal Ship Surveyor (2 posts) |
| KMA/ER1/25/11 | Principal Surveyor, Search & Rescue |
| KMA/ER1/25/12 | Principal Surveyor, Maritime Security |
General Recruitment
Key roles include:
- Senior Maritime Transport Logistics Training Officer
- Senior Ports & Shipping Services Officer (3 posts)
- Senior Administration Officer
- Legal Officers (3 specialties)
- Office Administrator
- Surveyor (Nautical & Engineering)
- Maritime Labour Officer
- Search & Rescue Officer (6 posts)
- Marine Environment Protection Officer
- Licensing & Seaborne Trade Officer
- Merchant Shipping Fees Officer
- Legal Clerk
- ICT Assistant
- Supply Chain Management Assistant
- Driver (5 posts)
- Deckhand (2 posts)
- Office Assistant (2 posts)
Requirements for the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) Recruitment 2025/2026
- Kenyan citizenship
- Valid ID or passport
- Educational qualifications: relevant certificate, diploma or degree (with KCSE D+ minimum)
- 3-5 years relevant work experience optional depending on the level
- Good communication, organizational, analytical skills
- For technical roles, professional/maritime certification is advantage
- Must meet constitutional standards of leadership and integrity (Chapter VI)
- Certificates such as (KRA, HELB, CRB, DCI good conduct) is an added advantage, for successful candidates.
- Equal opportunity policy: women and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply
- Canvassing leads to automatic disqualification
How to Apply for the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) Recruitment 2025/2026
Required Documents (all as one PDF):
- CV, certificates, transcripts
- ID or passport
- Testimonials & any relevant supporting docs
Clearly state job title and reference number.
Submission Options:
- Executive/Senior (KMA 1–4):
- Email: chairmanjobs-1@kma.go.ke
- Hard copy to: Chairman, Board of Directors, KMA Towers, Mbaraki Road, P.O. Box 95076‑80104, Mombasa
- General (KMA 5–10):
- Email: director‑generalsjobs‑2@kma.go.ke
- Hard copy to: Director General, same address
- Postal mail: Use same address depending on category (Kenya Maritime Authority)
Important: Application must arrive by 5 pm on Monday, 16 June 2025
FAQs
Q: Is the application form publicly available?
Not in a typical downloadable form. Instead, candidates download job specs from the portal and compile personalized PDF applications.
Q: Is there any fee or payment required?
No, KMA does not charge fees. Beware of fake job scams requiring payments.
Q: How will shortlisted candidates be contacted?
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; no update is given to unsuccessful candidates.
Conclusion
This is a first-rate opportunity to join one of Kenya’s leading maritime regulators. To boost your chance:
- Your CV and cover letter should be tailored to the specific role and REF code
- Ensure all documents are present and valid
- Meet the final submission deadline
- Stick to the official channels only
Wishing you success! Let me know if you’d like help with your CV, cover letter, or any role-specific prep.
Deadline
Monday, 16 June 2025 at 17:00 EAT – Note: No exceptions, all incomplete application means automatic disqualification.