JCM

Job Purpose

Responsible for maritime assistance in search and rescue in accordance with International Conventions and national legislations relating to the search and rescue

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities

• Executing the SAR plan in cooperation with the sub- regional maritime rescue coordination centres;
• Liaising with Kenya civil authority in search and rescue plans
• Supervising staff in the division
• Implementing the National Oil Spill Response contingency plan (NOSRCP)
• Implements the International Convention for the prevention of pollution from Ships Marpol 73/78
• Implements the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code)
• Developing budget for the division ;
• Evaluating Performance of staff in the division; and
• Mentoring and coaching staff

Person Description

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

• Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such as Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following; Maritime Affairs, Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Certificate of Competency Class 1 (II/2) in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping 1978,as amended
• Should have experience in search and rescue for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated results in work performance;
• Good communication skills,
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources;
• Proposal development skills;
• Proficiency in Computer skills;
• Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution