REPUBLIC OF KENYA. Fax: P.O BOX When replying please quote:

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1 REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY KILIMO HOUSE Telephone: CATHEDRAL ROAD Fax: P.O BOX When replying please quote: NAIROBI Ref: MOALF/SDF/HRM/20 VOL. 4/ (19) 11 th February, 2016 RE: ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT POSITIONS Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below for the management of water vessels (ship) under the State Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by completing PSC 2 application form. The application forms should be sent or dropped at the:- Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, State Department of Fisheries, Maji House, 3 rd floor Room No The forms may be downloaded from the Public Service Commission s website, Please note Candidates should not attach any documents to the application form. All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form; Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted; Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification; and The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries avails equal employment opportunities to all Kenyans. People with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised posts are encouraged to apply. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce their original certificates and other testimonials during the interview. Completed application forms should be sent to the Principal Secretary, State Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, P. O. Box , Nairobi so as reach the undersigned on or before 7 th March, 2016.

2 VACANCY NO.1/2016: MASTER/CAPTAIN, JOB GROUP P - (ONE POST) Ksh. 77, ,894 p.m. Ksh. 22,667 p.m. Ksh. 12,000 p.m Ksh. 10,000 p.a. i) Bachelor of Science in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; ii) At least ten (10) years working experience with the Kenya Defence Forces (Navy) having attained the rank of Major in the Seaman Department or on board a ship, dockyard or other The officer will be responsible to the Fleet Director for: (i) Overall command of the vessel; (ii) Safe transportation of the ship s passengers and crew; (iii) Determining the ship s speed, location and directing the ship using navigational aids to avoid hazards; (iv) Ensuring that maritime protocol and safety are strictly followed; (v) Responding to and reporting accidents and incidents in case of injuries or illness among passengers and crew; (vi) Supervising maintenance of the ship and general upkeep; (vii) Ensuring adherence to the vessel s security plan, conducting searches and maintaining restricted areas; (viii) Keeping record of the ship s movement; and (ix) Maintaining the ship s records and documentation. VACANCY NO.2/2016: MARINE ENGINEER, JOB GROUP N - (ONE POST) Ksh. 48,190-65,290 p.m. Ksh. 19,834 p.m. Ksh. 8,000 p.m

3 i) Bachelor of Science in Marine, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized University; ii) At least eight (8) years working experience with the Kenya Defence Forces (Navy) having attained the rank of Captain in the Marine or Weapons and Electrical Engineering Departments, or on board a ship dockyard or other relevant work set up etc.; The Officer will head the Marine Engineering Department and will be responsible to the Master /Captain for the following: (i) The operation, maintenance, performance and availability, security, custody and safety of all systems and equipment in his charge; (ii) Ensuring maintenance of the machinery and equipment and repair of defects immediately on discovery; (iii) Submit priority lists for repairs, maintenance or preservation of machinery or equipment; (iv) Organize maintenance work at the harbor to ensure ship is ready for service within a given notice for sea; (v) Submit a written report to the Master/captain on defect(s) that necessitate the ship to be put into port; (vi) Provide accurate estimates of fuel requirements, lubricating oils and quantities of water required; (vii) Control emissions of dark smoke and pollution of the sea by oil/water emulsion; and (viii) Organize, administer, train and maintain good order and of welfare of his staff. VACANCY NO.3/2016: WEAPON AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, JOB GROUP N (ONE POST) Ksh. 48,190-65,290 p.m. Ksh. 19,834 p.m. Ksh. 8,000 p.m

4 i) BSC in Marine, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institution. ii) At least eight (8) years working experience with the Kenya Defence Forces (Navy) having attained the rank of Captain in the Marine or Weapons and Electrical Engineering Department or on board a ship, dockyard or other relevant work set up;. iii) Good leadership and management skills. The Weapon and Electrical Engineer is responsible to the Master/Captain for: (i) Ensuring availability, maintenance and custody of weapon system, radars and radio equipment and all the ship s electrical and electronic equipment; (ii) maintenance and repair of all small arms held on board; (iii) Ensuring safety of all explosive stores and taking timely action in the event of accident; (iv) Ensuring safe and timely testing, fitting, maintenance of explosive stores; (v) Safeguarding storage, maintenance and efficiency of all associated test equipment; (vi) Calibrating direction finding equipment; (vii) Generating and distributing electricity for all electrical services and equipment; (viii) Ensuring that any electronic and acoustic emission from any equipment under maintenance, repair or test, are done only in accordance with the relevant policies in force; (ix) Repairing and maintenance of easily removable, portable and plug-in equipment; and (x) Ensuring that all radio, navigational and electrical equipment, including internal communication is functioning correctly before sailing. VACANCY NO.4/2016: EXECUTIVE OFFICER, JOB GROUP N - (ONE POST) Ksh. 48,190-65,290 p.m. Ksh. 19,834 p.m. Ksh. 8,000 p.m

5 i) Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in any discipline from a recognized Institution; ii) At least eight (8) years working experience with the Kenya Defence Forces (Navy) and attained the rank of Captain in the Seaman Department or on board a ship, dockyard or any other iii) Good leadership and management skills. The officer at this level will be responsible to the Master/Captain for the following: (i) Managing and coordinating all the ship activities including work, drills, staff, policing and inspection; (ii) Investigating disciplinary matters and making recommendations to the Master/Captain for necessary action; (iii) Processing liberty lists and leave; and (iv) Inspecting and receiving readiness report upon clearance of a ship for action and reporting to the Master/Captain. VACANCY NO.5/2016: THIRD OFFICER, JOB GROUP M - (ONE POST) Ksh. 41, ,840 p.m. Ksh. 17,334 p.m. Ksh. 8,000 p.m i) Bachelor of Science in Marine, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized University. ii) At least eight (8) years working experience with the Kenya Defence Forces (Navy) and attained the rank of Lieutenant in the Seaman Department or on board a ship, dockyard or any other iii) Good leadership and management skills. An officer at this level will be responsible to the Executive Officer for: (i) Supervising staff working under the officer;

6 (ii) Ensuring standing and running rigging, hawsers, boat falls, derrick purchases and all items detailed in the list of portable fitting and spare gear are in serviceable condition; (iii) Providing storage and maintenance of all gear used for replenishment at sea under his custody; (iv) Taking charge of the ship s rigging warrant and inserting therein any alterations or additions which may arise during commissioning; (v) Ensuring that all gear, except hull fittings supplied for the working of the anchors and cables are maintained in an efficient condition and readily availed for use as appropriate; (vi) Assisting the officer detailed for cable duties at sea in ensuring that the anchors are secure and upon returning to the harbor that they are ready for use as appropriate; (vii) Securing against wind any stores carried out on the weather deck; (viii) Examining all canvas gear received on board under the officers custody and taking proper steps in keeping all such spares repaired, properly tallied, conveniently stored and readily availed for use when necessary; (ix) Inspecting and testing all gear under the officer s custody periodically in accordance with regulations and instructions; and (x) Keeping an accurate account of all defects of gear and fittings under the officer s custody and recording steps taken during tests and repairs when the ship is under refit. VACANCY NO.6/2016: THE COXSWAIN, JOB GROUP L - (ONE POST) Ksh. 35,910-45,880 p.m. Ksh. 17,334 p.m. Ksh. 6,000 p.m i) Diploma in Marine, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution; ii) At least ten (10) years working experience with the Kenya Defence Forces (Navy) and attained the rank of Warrant Officer Class II in the Seaman Department or on board a ship, dockyard or other iv) Excellent written and oral communication skills.

7 The Coxswain is responsible to the 1 st Lieutenant and Officer of the Day for the following: (i) Effective and efficient performance of all aspects or regulating duties; (ii) General discipline and good order of the ship s (crew) at all times; (iii) Movement of personnel in and out of the ship at all times; (iv) Maintenance of correct records of the ship s company; (v) Maintenance of complete records of lost and found property and its disposal; (vi) Executing disciplinary measures fairly and in accordance with regulations; (vii) Supervising staff and ensuring compliance with routines and standing orders; and (vii) Ensuring that no trafficking of unauthorized persons, cargo, services, or liquor takes place onboard. VACANCY NO.7/2016: CHIEF ENGINEEING TECHNICIAN (CET), JOB GROUP L - (ONE POST) Ksh. 35,910-45,880 p.m. Ksh. 17,334 p.m. Ksh. 6,000 p.m i) Diploma in Mechanical or Marine Engineering from a recognized Institution; ii) At least eight (8) years working experience with the Kenya Defence Forces (Navy) and attained the rank of Warrant Officer II or Senior Sergeant in the Marine Engineering Department, onboard a ship, dockyard or any other iii) Good leadership and management skills; iv) Excellent communication skills; An officer at this level will be responsible to the Marine Engineer for: (i) Ensuring all the ship s machineries and auxiliary equipments are readily available for operation; (ii) Ensuring that the machinery spaces are kept clean and well maintained; (iii) Maintaining discipline of staff working the officer; (iv) Ensuring up to date maintenance of schedules and timely rectification of defects; (v) Keeping custody of all engineering tools and manuals;

8 (vi) Keeping up-date records of all engine room data; (vii) Ensuring pre-sea checks are done appropriately before the ship is ready to sail; (viii) Starting and closing down all machineries at appropriate times; (ix) Ensuring that the ship has enough fuel, lubricants and water before sail. VACANCY NO.8/2016: CHIEF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHINICIAN, JOB GROUP L - (ONE POST) Ksh. 35,910-45,880 p.m. Ksh. 17,334 p.m. Ksh. 6,000 p.m i) Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institution; ii) At least eight (8) years working experience with the Kenya Defence Forces (Navy) and attained the rank of Sergeant or Corporal in the Marine or Weapons and Electrical Engineering Department, onboard a ship, dockyard or any other An officer at this level will be responsible to Weapon and Electrical Engineer for: (i) Day to day running of the Electrical and Radio Engineering Department; (ii) Ensuring operational availability of all the electrical and radio equipment; (iii) Raising and recording all the defects arising out of the electrical and radio equipment; (iv) Ensuring timely rectification of defects and carrying out electrical and radio routine and planned maintenance duties as scheduled; (v) Ensuring pre-sea checks are done appropriately before the ship is ready to sail; (vi) Ensuring all data recording is done appropriately at all times; and (vii) Ensuring safe custody of all electrical equipment and stores. VACANCY NO.9/2016: SEAMAN (ONBOARD SHIP), JOB GROUP K - (ONE POST)

9 Ksh. 31,020-41,590 p.m. Ksh. 9,600 p.m. Ksh. 5,000 p.m i) Diploma in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; ii) At least six (6) years working experience with the Kenya Defence Forces (Navy) and attained the rank of Senior Sergeant, Sergeant in the Marine or Weapons and Electrical Engineering Departments, onboard a ship, dockyard or any other An officer at this level will be responsible to the Third Officer for: (i) Deploying and supervising staff working under the officer: (ii) Maintaining general safety and upkeep of the ship; (iii) keeping watch of the gangway and ensuring good ground look out of the ship, pay marks of respect of the ships and conduct colours and make general broadcasts; (iv) Assisting in the actual tying up and letting go off the vessel (v) Assisting in handling and operating of all deck gear such as topping, cradling and housing of booms; (vi) Calling the watch; and (vii) Conducting emergency drills. VACANCY NO.10/2016: MARINE ENGINEERING TECHINICIAN, JOB GROUP K - (ONE POST) Ksh. 31,020-41,590 p.m. Ksh. 9,600 p.m. Ksh. 5,000 p.m i) Diploma in Mechanical or Marine Engineering from a recognized Institution;

10 ii) At least six (6) years working experience with the Kenya Defence Forces (Navy) and attained the rank Sergeant or Corporal in the Marine or Weapons and Electrical Engineering Departments, onboard a ship, dockyard or any other An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Engineering Technician for: (i) Ensuring high standard of cleanliness in the engine rooms and other equipment spaces related to their work (ii) Maintaining and repairing all the machineries and auxiliary plants; (iii) Repairing hull defects; (iv) Operating sea cranes; (v) Ensuring that the firefighting equipment is fully changed and fire pumps are operational; (vi) Undertaking shipwright and woodwork jobs on board; (vii) Carry out frequent firefighting training for the ship s company; (viii) Assisting in the design and development of new marine equipment; (ix) Providing engineering support on board a ship; (x) Refurbishing older craft with new navigation and communication systems; (xi) Inspecting under sea pipelines using under water craft; (xii) Supervising a team of craftspeople in a ship or dockyard; VACANCY NO.11/2016: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, JOB GROUP K - (ONE POST) Ksh. 31,020-41,590 p.m. Ksh. 9,600 p.m. Ksh. 5,000 p.m i) Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institution; ii) At least six (6) years working experience with the Kenya Defence Forces (Navy) and attained the rank Sergeant or Corporal in the Marine or Weapons and Electrical Engineering Departments, onboard a ship, dockyard or any other iii) Good leadership and management skills.

11 An officer at this level will work under the Chief Electrical Engineering Technician and will be responsible for: (i) Operating the ship s electrical systems; (ii) Updating on the operational status of all equipment and recommending remedial measures to repair the defects; (iii) Carrying out maintenance routines as laid down in the planned maintenance schedules; (iv) carrying out all necessary checks and reporting on the status of the equipment before the ship proceeds to sea; (v) Keeping safe custody of equipment under the officer s custody; and (vi) Carrying out all electrical emergency repairs and carry out all maintenance schedules as necessary. VACANCY NO.12/2016: RADIO/RADAR TECHNICIAN, JOB GROUP K - (ONE POST) Ksh. 31,020-41,590 p.m. Ksh. 9,600 p.m. Ksh. 5,000 p.m i) Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering from a recognized Institution; ii) At least six (6) years working experience with the Kenya Defence Forces (Navy) and attained the rank Sergeant or Corporal in the Marine or Weapons and Electrical Engineering Departments, onboard a ship, dockyard or any other An officer at this level will responsible to the Weapon and Electrical Engineer for: i) Operating and maintaining all radio equipment, sensors, fire control systems, navigation equipment, Surveillance Radar Equipment(SRE) and internal communication network; ii) Supervising of all the repair and maintenance work on radio equipment;

12 iii) carrying out all necessary checks and reporting on the status of radio equipment before the ship proceeds to sea; iv) Raising and recording all the defects arising out of the radio and radar equipment; v) Keeping safe custody of radio and radar maintenance handbooks, test equipment and tools under the officer s custody; and vi) Starting and closing down of radios sensors. VACANCY NO.13/2016: ARMAMENT TECHINICIAN, JOB GROUP K - (TWO POSTS) Ksh. 31,020-41,590 p.m. Ksh. 9,600 p.m. Ksh. 5,000 p.m i) Diploma holder from a recognized Institution; ii) At least six (6) years working experience with the Kenya Defence Forces (Navy) and attained the rank Sergeant or Corporal in the Marine or Weapons and Electrical Engineering Departments, onboard a ship, dockyard or any other An officer at this level will be responsible to Weapon and Electrical Engineer for: (i) Maintaining armament/weapons and fire control system on board; (ii) Inspecting every weapon/armament routinely; (iii) Advising end users on all matters of equipment care; VACANCY NO.14/2016: MEDICAL ORDERLY, JOB GROUP K - (ONE POST) Ksh. 31,020-41,590 p.m. Ksh. 9,600 p.m. Ksh. 5,000 p.m

13 i) Diploma in any Medical field from a recognized Institution; ii) At least six (6) years working experience with the Kenya Defence Forces (Navy) and attained the rank Corporal in the Sick Bay in the Marine or Weapons and Electrical Engineering Departments, onboard a ship, dockyard or any other iii) Good leadership and management skills; The Medical Orderly is responsible to the Executive officer for the following functions: (i) Treating minor cases in respect of company within the ship; (ii) Storing medical equipment and supplies; (iii) Making necessary referrals; (iv) Providing first-aid. VACANCY NO.15/2016: CHEF, JOB GROUP J - (TWO POSTS) Ksh. 24,662-29,918 p.m. Ksh. 5,500 p.m. Ksh. 4,000 p.m Ksh. 4,000 p.a. (i) Diploma in Catering and Hotel Management, Food and Beverage Production and Service or Hospitality Management from a recognized Institution; (ii) At least six (6) years working experience with the Kenya Defence Forces (Navy) and attained the rank Sergeant or Corporal in the Marine or Weapons and Electrical Engineering Departments, onboard a ship, dockyard or any other ( ( (b) A Chef onboard at this level will be responsible to the Executive Officer for: (i) Ensuring proper storage of foodstuffs; (ii) Assembling food supplies and equipment for daily preparation (iii) Preparing raw foods for cooking;

14 (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (x) (xi) (xi) (xii) Preparing food; Setting up and placement of food in serving area; Replenishment of foodstuffs during serving; Reporting low stock levels; Receiving fresh produce and checking for required specifications; Reporting spoilt or unattractive foods; Cleanliness of equipment used in production; Maintaining hygiene by ensuring cleanliness of the kitchen and its surroundings; Setting up and preparing equipment used in production; Detecting defective equipment and reporting; and Preparing and reviewing menus as necessary. Prof. Micheni Japhet Ntiba, CBS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY