Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority Jobs

Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority is currently in the process of recruiting two well qualified staff for the positions of Chief Engineer and Chief Accountant.
1. Chief Engineer
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the management of the Engineering and Maintenance Dept and all its projects, maintenance programmes, properties and staff. His work will include the expansion of Kigali International Airport as well as the development of the New Bugesera International Airport.
Qualifications:
The Applicant should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in either of the following fields of Civil and Structural Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
Applicant must have recognised professional accreditation with his professional association.
Applicant must have a minimum of 7 years of working experience in engineering or maintenance. A proven track record of management of Consultants and Contractors is advantageous.
It is preferred if the Applicant has at least 5 years of experience in aviation and airports.
The Applicant should have a minimum of 5 years experience in the Management of engineering and technical team either in construction projects, operations and maintenance of property complexes. Preference is given to those with experience in all the disciplines.
The Applicant must be a good communicator and fluent in both spoken and written English. Preference is given to those who are also proficient in French and Kinyarwanda.
Competitive remuneration package commensurate with the experience and qualification will be offered to successful
candidate.
2. Chief Accountant

The duties and responsibilities of the Chief Accountant shall be:
  • To assist the Director of Finance in achieving financial and accounting objectives;
  • To consolidate annual operating and capital budgets for approval by the Board of Directors;
  • To develop and implement appropriate accounting and financial procedures;
  • To develop and maintain policies and systems for control of cash receipts and disbursements;
  • To prepare authority statements;
  • To develop a cost recovery policy for aeronautical facilities and implement profit cost centre;
  • To develop and maintain financial management reporting system
  • To carry out other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.
Qualifications:
  • University degree in Accountancy with ACCA/CPA qualifications;
  • Minimum of 4 years experience in management of finance and accounting or audit in large commercial organizations;
  • Ability to lead, direct and coordinate functions of the group;
  • Experience in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures;
  • Effective written and oral communication skills;
  • Proven administrative, financial, commercial and managerial competences;
  • Experience in Civil Aviation management environment;
  • Adequate computer skills, with proficiency in Word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and accounting software packages;
Competitive remuneration package commensurate with the experience and qualification will be offered to successful
candidate.
Deadline for submission of application(s) is scheduled on 15/07/2010
Dr. Richard MASOZERA
Director General
Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority
P.O Box 1122, Kigali Rwanda
Email: caa@rwanda1.com