The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Cumulative service period of five (5) years, and currently serving at the grade of Senior Shipping and Maritime Transport Officer, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following field: Social Sciences, Marine Engineering or Economics from a recognized University in Kenya;
• A Certificate in any of the following fields: Law of the Sea, Port Management, Marine Security, Inland Water Transport, Sea Use Management, Port State Control and Formulation of National Maritime Policy or Shipping Terms from a recognized institution; and
• (iv) demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Coordinating and reviewing the development of maritime policies;
• Domesticating international conventions on shipping and maritime affairs ratified by Kenya into polices, legislations and regulations; sensitizing stakeholders on safety, security and prevention of pollution of marine environment by ships;
• Verifying and validating data on shipping and maritime;
• Implementing Standards for Training, Certification and Watch Keeping;
• Sensitizing stakeholders on marine pollution prevention;
• Maintaining and updating inventory for maritime conventions;
• Attending to matters related to regional and international bodies on maritime issues including compensation of marine oil spill victims;
• Facilitating seaborne trade activities in liaison with stakeholders;
• Undertaking research on shipping transport costs in the region;
• Coordinating activities of state agencies on matters related to maritime safety, security and commercial shipping development;
• Monitoring shipping costs in the industry; and
• Compiling and submitting data on imported oil to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds.