Department:     Customs & Border Control

Division:           Border Control & Enforcement

Section / Unit:  Marine Operations

Location / Work Station:  Muhuru Bay & Usenge

Job Purpose

This role holder takes overall charge of the boat and crew during enforcement operations.

Responsibilities

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carrying out boat drills as per approved policies and procedures.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Responsible for steering and maneuvering the boat during border control enforcement surveillance patrols and raids.
• Facilitate safety of the boat and crew on and off the water
• Carry out ship husbandry as per stipulated policy and procedures.
• Prepare incident reports to facilitate appropriate intervention.
• Keep required records and documents as per expected standards.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports for management decision making.
• Keep attendance register and watch bill for crew members. 

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Compile equipment and defects record for the boat to inform required action on financial provisions for repairs

 Responsibility for Physical Assets

•  Patrol Boat
• Dinghy for shallow water patrols
• Outboard engines
• Radio calls for communication

Decision Making / Job Influence

Job entails but not limited to  strategic, managerial and operational decisions

Working Conditions

• The work environment encompasses both office(indoor) and field (sea) duties

Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) /O-Level Certificate
• Maritime training (Marine Nautical Studies/Marine Engineering/Seamanship), First Aid; Damage Control; Coxswain certification/STCW95
• Diploma in nautical knowledge
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in similar role 

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• People management skills
• Risk management and analysis
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Tax enforcement and Legislation

 Note:

• All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.
• ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on 23rd July 2021.
• KRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
• KRA does not charge for application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.

How to Apply

Registration:

• Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
• After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.

Log on:

• After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
• Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
• After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.

Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):

• On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
• Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
• Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
• The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
• Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.

Application process:

• To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
• Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
• Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
• To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
• Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
• Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
• To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.

In case of any challenges, please send your email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke

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