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Legal Officer (Maritime Governance) Job at Kenya Maritime Authority
Kenya Maritime Authority
Job Description
The Kenya Maritime Authority is seeking a Legal Officer (Maritime Governance) to assist in rendering professional legal advice and overseeing maritime governance. The role involves drafting national laws, managing international maritime conventions, and ensuring regulatory oversight within the Kenyan maritime industry.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Assisting in rendering professional legal advice to the Director General on the relevance of international conventions and the need to ratify and domesticate international conventions related to marit
- Assist in administration and maintenance of ship register;
- Assist in review of reports submitted by the various departments relating to maritime affairs;
- Assist in preparation and participation of international forums related to the maritime sector.
- Assisting in drafting of national laws to enhance implementation of international conventions related to the maritime sector;
- Assisting in ensuring that all the records related to maritime affairs are updated regularly and produce quarterly reports on the same;
- Assisting in ensuring the key issues and needs of Authority in terms of the maritime industry are represented in legal fora in international, regional and national conferences/meetings/workshops;
- Assisting in initiating review of maritime legal instruments and maritime policy documents on behalf of the Authority;
- Assisting in keeping track and updates of the amendments and changes of international maritime legislations and other Kenyan laws;
- Assisting in drafting of Contracts, Agreements and MOUs related to maritime affairs;
- Assisting in preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on maritime affairs;
- Assist in initiating legal research and assignments related to maritime affairs;
- Assist in conducting Legal Audits.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Apply here: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/job/legal-officer-maritime-governance-kenya-maritime-authority-2
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