Head of Department – Maritime Transport Logistics, Port Operations and Safety Training
AI summary
Bandari Maritime Academy is recruiting for a senior management role reporting to the CEO, responsible for developing and delivering maritime training programmes, overseeing certification, curriculum development, staff supervision and budget implementation. The position offers a basic salary of Kshs. 247,700 – 447,300 per month plus house, commuter and leave allowances on a 5-year contract.
- Senior management role reporting directly to the CEO
- Basic salary Kshs. 247,700 – 447,300 p.m. plus allowances
- 5-year contract terms of service
- Requires 15 years experience including 5 in management
- Bachelor's and Master's degree in maritime/logistics fields required
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Source salary availableThe source lists Kshs. 247,700 – Kshs 447,300 p.m. plus House allowance Kshs. 70,000, Commuter allowance Kshs. 24,000, Leave allowance Kshs. 10,000. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
Can you qualify for this role?
- Required15+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, Training and Education Management, Maritime OperationsThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
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- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
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- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Head of Department – Maritime Transport Logistics, Port Operations and Safety Training role in internship, Training and Education Management?
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Original source description
- BMA/26/CEO/SDDMET/01
- Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 247,700 – Kshs 447,300 p.m.
- House allowance: Kshs. 70,000
- Commuter allowance: Kshs. 24,000
- Leave allowance: Kshs. 10,000
- Terms of service: 5 years Contract
- Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
- Duties and
Responsibilities
- Duties and
- entail
- Develop and deliver courses that ensure adherence to the provisions of the Legal notice 233 of November 2018, Merchant Shipping Act, 2009 (No. 4 of 2009) and any other international Conventions and national legislation relating to training in the maritime industry;
- Co-ordinate the implement of policies relating to training in maritime affairs and promote the integration of such policies into the national development plan;
- Develop and deliver courses on Oversee matters pertaining to the training of cargo handling equipment operators and port operations and logistics;
- Plan, monitor and evaluate training programs to ensure conformity with international maritime standards;
- Facilitate issuance of Certificates of Competency and Certificates of Proficiency
- Develop of quality training standard systems and periodical independent evaluation as to meet International Maritime requirements;
- Implement curricula for maritime transport logistics in collaboration with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders;
- Promote the maritime transport logistics, port operations, and safety training programs;
- Initiate and develop and review of policies, strategies and plans;
- Prepare, implement and monitor of the Department’s budget;
- Oversee staff development function of the Department;
- Handle of the Department’s disciplinary matters;
- Supervise, guide and appraise staff in the Department;
- Oversee examination and certification processes;
- Oversee Implementation of training programmes according to the set syllabus;
- Coordinate trainee assessment;
- Participate in curriculum development;
- Supervise and mentor Trainers; and
- Maintain Records and evidence of assessments.
- Required Qualification
- For appointment to this grade, a staff must have: –
- At least a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ work
Experience
five (5) of which must have been in a management position.
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Maritime Transport and Logistics, International Freight Management, Maritime Law and Policy, Shipping Management and Logistics, Port Management, Clearing and Forwarding, Maritime/Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
Master’s degree in any of the following; Maritime Transport and Logistics, International Freight Management, Maritime Law and Policy, Shipping Management and Logistics, Port Management, Clearing and Forwarding, Maritime/Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Qualifications in accordance with STCW 78 of the conventions amended, such as Certificate of Competence (CoC) Chief Engineer (III/2) or Master Mariner (II/2) and approval by Kenya Maritime Authority would be an added advantage.
Understand the mandate of Academy and its role in realization of the National Development Agenda.
Membership to a relevant professional body.
Proficiency in Computer Applications.
Fulfil the
Requirements
of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.