Job Reference

KMA/ER2/25/11

Job Purpose:

The Search and Rescue Officers are 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


Assist in the Development of the national search and rescue plan for coastal and inland waterways
Assist in the Review and update of the national search and rescue plan for coastal and inland waters
Assist in the Implementation of the national search and rescue plan for coastal and inland waters
Assist in the Conducting public awareness campaigns on maritime search and rescue.
Assist in the Implementation of International Conventions and instruments relating to maritime search and rescue
Assist in managing the Kenya Ship Reporting System in order to keep track of vessels around the coast and within the EEZ to call upon for support during SAR operations;
Assist in the management of emergency beacons e.g., EPIRBs database and is responsible for keeping it up-to-date and accessible on 24-hour basis
Assist in the Implementation of the requirements of regional SAR agreements with neighbouring States 


Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -


Bachelor Degree in the Maritime field such Telecommunication Engineering as or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
Good interpersonal relations,
Proficiency in computer applications;
Good communication skills;