Senior Admin Officer Job in Kenya - KMA

Job Purpose:

Administration officers are responsible for providing office accommodation and administrative services to Authority staff.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Ensuring general cleanliness in offices is undertaken
  • Supervising allocation of office accommodation
  • Supervision of support service within Authority
  • Monitoring location and movement of office equipment and materials
  • Initiation of administrative staff training and development and other policy matters
  • Coordinating identification of office equipment and furniture requirement for the Authority
  • Providing cross-functional liaison for administrative matters
  • Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events
  • Ensuring general maintenance of office equipment and buildings is undertaken
  • Generating administrative reports on repairs and maintenance
  • Facilitating renewal of insurance policies/visas

Person Specifications:


For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Office Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
  • Have served a minimum of three (3) years in a relevant field
  • Demonstrate merit in work performance

How to Apply

Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:

  • Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
  • Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: recruitment25@kma.go.ke

Post applications should be sent to:

Director General,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre),
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
MOMBASA.

Note:

  • Canvassing in any form or failure to attach required documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Successful candidates will need to submit valid compliance certificates from KRA, CRB, HELB, and a certificate of good conduct.
  • KMA is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • N/B: Applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700 hours Monday, 6th October, 2025.