Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is a
State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport.
Our Mission is “to develop, regulate, and
manage a safe, efficient and effective Civil Aviation System in Kenya” with a
Vision “to be a model of Excellence in Civil Aviation”.
The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:
Manager
Personnel Licensing
Ref:
No. ASSR/PEL/01/11
Department: Licensing
Job
Purpose
To plan and direct all aviation licensing
activities and operations.
Scope
of work / duties / responsibilities
§ Prepare and implement the department’s operational plan and
budget to achieve targets in line with the KCAA’s strategic plan.
§ Develop and propose policies, standards, regulations and legislation
to ensure that the regulatory framework of the KCAA is aligned and compliant
with ICAO annexes as well as other regional and international conventions of
which Kenya is a member State.
§ Approve aviation certificates and licences as appropriate and
approve Aviation Training Organisations.
§ Register and deregister aircraft.
§ Develop, maintain and direct the management of aviation
examinations including medical examinations for licensing purposes.
§ Approve inspection guidance material, manuals and procedures.
§ Advise and guide management and the Industry on the
interpretation and application of aviation safety standards and regulations.
§ Provide job descriptions and assign duties to all staff in
the department.
§ Conduct regular performance reviews of staff in the
department to determine training and development needs and ensure the highest
standards of performance and conduct are being adhered to.
§ Work closely with Internal Audit and Quality Management
department to ensure good governance and practices in the department and
effective implementation of inspection, surveillance and licensing processes.
§ Work closely with human resources department to plan
man-power requirements in the department.
§ Review and approve reports and recommendations/rejections for
certifications and licenses.
§ Coordinate and liaise with other departments as may be
necessary.
§ Prepare and recommend approvals for examiners.
§ Implement State Safety Programme requirements.
§ Identify the licensing/certification requirements and
implement appropriate strategies to ensure the technical standards and
competence levels are maintained in the delivery of licenses.
§ Enforce the relevant Civil Aviation Regulations and
recommends appropriate actions.
§ Perform other duties as may be assigned by the DASSR
Qualifications
§ A Bachelors Degree from a recognised University.
§ At least a Private Pilots licence; or an Air Traffic
Controllers Licence; or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s licence;
§ Training in management or leadership.
§ Advanced training in personnel Licensing, Safety Oversight
Managers Course, and a Masters Degree in a related field will be an added
advantage.
Experience
§ At least five years experience in senior role in the aviation
sector.
§ Proven experience in financial accountability and people
management.
Knowledge
and skills
§ Knowledge of standards and regulations, safety audit and
safety management programmes.
§ Knowledge of trends in the sector and in other CAA’s, with an
ability to benchmark practices for continuous improvement.
§ Strong people management skills, with the ability to guide /
correct the performance of others.
§ Ability to plan and budget for resources, human or otherwise,
to achieve targets.
§ Written and verbal communication skills.
§ Knowledge of the job requirements of the aviation industry.
§ Proficiency in office suite and desk top publishing tools.
Interested candidates are requested to send:
Application letter quoting Job Reference No. on both envelope and application
letter, copies of certificates, testimonials and detailed CV indicating current
salary and expected salary (except for graduate trainees), day time telephone
and full contact details of three professional referees to the address below to
be received not later than 22nd September 2011.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P.O Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P.O Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi
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