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Senior Principal Trainer I (Marine Engineering)
CountyNairobi CountyCityNot specifiedContractPermanentPosted2026-09-08Close dateNot specifiedExperience15 yearsSourceMyJobMag KenyaSalaryKsh.165,700 – Ksh.315,000 p.m. plus house allowance Ksh.35,000, commuter allowance Ksh.20,000, leave allowance Ksh.10,000
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Bandari Maritime Academy is hiring a Senior Principal Trainer I (Marine Engineering) on permanent and pensionable terms in Nairobi. The role involves designing and delivering marine engineering training programmes, coordinating curriculum development, supervising trainers, and liaising with industry. The position offers a basic salary of Ksh.165,700–315,000 plus house, commuter, and leave allowances.
- Permanent and pensionable terms with competitive salary and allowances
- Requires 15 years relevant experience including 3 years at Senior Principal Trainer II or comparable level
- Bachelor's and Master's degrees in marine, mechanical, electrical or nautical science required
- STCW 78 Certificate of Competence (CoC) 2nd Engineer or Chief Mate required
- Application deadline is Tuesday 29th September, 2026, 5pm Kenyan time
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- The primary objective of setting up the college was first as a stop gap measure to develop necessary skills to ensure continuity in port operations after the collapse of East African Railways and Harbours Corporation.
- Senior Principal Trainer I (Marine Engineering)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
- ,
- MBA/MSc/MA
Experience
- 15 years
- Location
- Nairobi
- Job Field
Education
- / Teaching / Training
- ,
- Engineering / Technical
- BMA/26/CEO/SPT1/04
- Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.165,700 – Ksh. 315,000 p.m.
- House allowance: Ksh. 35,000
- Commuter allowance: Kshs. 20,000
- Leave allowance: Kshs. 10,000
- Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
- Reporting to: Senior Deputy Director Maritime
- Training
- Duties and
Responsibilities
- Duties and
- entail
- Initiating, formulating and implementing institutional policies and strategies.
- Designing, developing and delivering capacity building programmes in management and related areas.
- Coordinating development of instructional materials for training.
- Coordinating development and review of curriculum and syllabus.
- Coordinating practical sessions, trade projects and business plan development.
- Participating in sector skills and development.
- Coordinating and reporting on training programmes, seminars, workshops and symposia.
- Initiating and coordinating research and consultancy assignments
- Conducting capacity building surveys.
- Supervising and mentoring trainers.
- Designing staff development programs in areas of specialization.
- Evaluating and reviewing training programmes.
- Providing necessary liaison between the academy and industry.
- Coordinating the implementation of training programmes according to the set syllabus; and
- Coordinating the setting, administration and marking of examinations.
- Required Qualification
- For appointment to this grade, a staff must have: -
- Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three of which must have been at the grade of senior Principal trainer II (MET) OR in comparable position
- Bachelors’ degree in any of the following fields; nautical science, mechanical, electrical and marine engineering.
- Masters’ degree in any of the following fields; nautical science, mechanical, electrical and marine engineering.
- Qualifications in in accordance with STCW 78 of the conventions amended ie Certificate of Competence (CoC) 2nd Engineer (III/2) or Chief Mate (II/2). Approval by Kenya Maritime Authority would be an added advantage.
- Competence Based Assessment from recognized institution.
- Pedagogical skills training Certificate from a recognized institution.
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage.
- Membership to a relevant professional body.
- Proficiency in computer applications skills; and
- Fulfil the
Requirements
- of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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- Method of Application
- Once you have filled the above application form, please submit the required documents via email to
- recruitment@bma.ac.ke
- ,
- clearly indicating the Job Reference Number and Title as the subject of your email
- , so as to reach the Academy not later than
- Tuesday 29th September, 2026, 5pm Kenyan time.
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