Government Jobs in Kenya – KCAA

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport established under the Civil Aviation Act 2013 ‘to develop, regulate and manage a safe, efficient and effective Civil Aviation System in Kenya’

KCAA is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following positions in the establishment:

Job Title: Quality Assurance Officer

Ref No: EASA/ AS /33/14

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Department / Section: Internal Audit and Quality Review

Reports To: Registrar, East African School of Aviation

Job Purpose: To design, improve and document business processes and coordinate their implementation in EASA.

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities
·                     Design effective business processes and improve existing ones in line with EASA’s objectives;
·                     Maintain updated documentation on processes and disseminate to users to ensure clear interfaces across functions;
·                     Develop quality awareness in the organization through campaigns, internal communication channels and formal training;
·                     Report on project progress and compliance issues and suggest remedial actions;
·                     Work with the Quality management team to ensure integration and coordination of processes;
·                     Participate in school-wide Quality management initiatives with the Quality management team;
·                     Liaise with departments to ensure implementation of the Quality Management Systems;
·                     Coordinate the implementation of quality improvement initiatives and projects in the business units;
·                     Monitor training activities to check whether standards required by the Civil Aviation Authority, and any additional requirements as established by the approved training organization are being carried out properly;
·                     ensure that the quality assurance programme is properly implemented, maintained and continuously reviewed and improved
·                     Any other duty as may be assigned by the Director, EASA

Qualifications
·                     A relevant degree from a recognized university.
·                     A certificate in quality management from a recognized institution.
·                     Training in an aviation field covered by the Civil Aviation (Approved Training Organization) Regulations is an added advantage.

Experience
·                     3 years relevant experience in the development and implementation of quality projects in a comparable institution.
·                     Knowledge and skills
·                     Project management skills, including design, implementation and evaluation
·                     Communication skills to educate others and obtain support to quality initiatives.
·                     Process mapping skills.


Job Title: Corporate Communications Officer

Ref No: MCC/ 03/14

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Department / Section: Corporate Communications

Reports To: Chief Corporate Communications Officer

Job Purpose: To assist in the administration of the various communication activities in the section.

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities

·                     Serve in Corporate Communication and coordinate all communication and events management activities by:
·                     Organizing events as delegated by the Corporate Communication Manager
·                     Screening media and all publications with regard to KCAA activities
·                     Drafting communication to internal and external publics as required, including press releases
·                     Responding to ad-hoc queries from external public
·                     Implementing and evaluating programmes of information relating to KCAA using appropriate communication tools.
·                     Perform any other duty as may be directed by the Director General from time to time.


Qualifications
·                     A bachelors’ degree in Public Relations or in a relevant filed such as Communications/Marketing or a Degree in a relevant social science field with a diploma in Public Relations/Communications/Marketing from a recognized University.

Experience
·                     3 years’ experience gained in related areas such as events management, press relations, and public relations etc.

Knowledge and skills
·                     Planning and organizing skills to effectively manage events
·                     Written communication skills to draft press releases
·                     An ability to differentiate between what can be communicated and how to communicate; requires diplomacy when information is sensitive
·                     Ability to develop professional, on-going relationships with internal and external publics.


Job Title: ICT Security Officer

Ref No: ICT/03/14

Department / Section: ICT

Reports To: Manager ICT

Job Purpose: To initiate, plan and implement appropriate ICT security measures for the Authority

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities
·                     Carries out ICT security vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on business systems and LAN/WAN networks
·                     Formulates and oversees implementation of Information security policies, standards and procedures
·                     Ensures confidentiality and optimum security of KCAA electronic data, records and information all the time.
·                     Liaises with internal and external auditors on appropriate ICT security audits
·                     Ensures regular updates from all threats to systems implemented in KCAA
·                     Design and build security procedures in new and existing systems and networks
·                     Sensitizes and advisers management and other users on ICT Security issues.
·                     Plan and coordinate intergration of security standards, processes and tools into day-to-day ICT operational activities including software development life-cycle, change management, and technical monitoring.
·                     Coordinate/perform application vulnerability assessments, code reviews, and assessment of SDLC processes and incorporate lessons learned into security awareness material and coordinate local security awareness activities.
·                     Any other official duty assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications
·                     A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field from a recognized university
·                     Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
·                     Certificate of good conduct

Experience
·                     2 years’ experience in ICT system security

Knowledge and skills
·                     Current knowledge on emerging ICT security threats and mitigation measures
·                     Proven integrity and accountability in the management of information
·                     Communication and good interpersonal skills
·                     Ability to work with minimum supervision.


Job Title: Human Capital Officer 1 - Employee Relations and Compensation

Ref No: .HR/08/14

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Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Senior Human Capital, Employee Relations and Compensation

Job Purpose: To provide general human resources assistance and services to KCAA.

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities

·                     Handle management and implementation of human resources programmes in the following areas:
·                     Documenting, maintaining and updating staff records on: medical, salary; welfare activities and union; HIV and AIDS; safety at workplace; employee satisfaction and sports;
·                     Leave administration;
·                     Any other duty assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

·                     A first degree in Human resources management or a degree in related social sciences such as Business Administration; Organizational Development and Management, or Labour Management from a recognized university
·                     Diploma in Human Resource Management and a member of Institute of Human Resource Management.

Experience
·                     5 years’ experience in a busy HR environment.

Knowledge and skills
·                     Good interpersonal and communication skills.
·                     Proficiency in office suite and desktop publishing tools.
·                     General HR background is an advantage.
·                     Guidance and Counselling skills.


Job Title: Manager, Legal

Ref No: CS/02/14

Department / Section: Corporation Secretary

Reports To: Corporation Secretary

Job Purpose: To advise and support management and the Board on all corporate issues pertaining to legal and regulatory framework

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities
·                     Provides professional support in organizing of Board meetings in compliance with all the laws regulations and procedures, including the Agenda, Board Papers, Records and Board minutes, other Board documents.
·                     Provides professional support in the preparation of timely replies by the Authority to Parliamentary questions that touch on the mandate and operations of the Authority
·                     Supervises the legal officers in carrying out their duties/ responsibilities and coordinates the legal services rendered by the legal office of the Authority.
·                     Provides professional guidance to the Director General and the Board of the Authority and Management on all legal matters relating to the mandate, functions and operations of the Authority on all areas of law including but not limited to real estate (property), insurance, contracts, litigation, arbitration, Labour/employment matters and statutory/business compliance matters.
·                     Handles and co-ordinates and monitors all litigation instituted against and on behalf of the Authority and liaises with the Authority’s external legal counsel to ensure the best results for the Authority in such litigation.
·                     Provides professional support in the drafting and the development of legislation including regulations on civil aviation.
·                     Contributes to the negotiation, drafting, review and interpretation of contracts/Agreements in which KCAA is a party
·                     Liaises on behalf of the Authority with the legal personnel in Government, other state corporations, private sector, regional and international organizations, on legal matters pertaining to civil aviation including lobbying Government to legislate international conventions on Civil Aviation.
·                     Facilitates the updating of current statutes in the country (the laws of Kenya) that are maintained in the Legal office of the Authority on a regular basis.
·                     Carries out any other duties relating to laws of the country or civil aviation generally as may be directed to attend to by the Corporation Secretary from time to time to attend to.

Qualifications
·                     Bachelors’ degree in law
·                     Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
·                     Registered Certified Public Secretary
·                     A relevant Masters’ degree
·                     A Diploma in Air Law will be an added advantage

Experience
·                     Five years’ experience in Company / Corporate Law
·                     Experience in the aviation sector and/or as a legal practitioner is an advantage

Knowledge and skills
·                     Strong legal and regulatory background relevant to the industry
·                     Verbal and written communication / reporting skills to state legal issues clearly and concisely to different audiences
·                     Ability to demonstrate high level of professional standards and ethics
·                     Ability to manage and develop a team of professionals
·                     Ability to proactively identify legal and regulatory issues that impact on KCAA’s business units in the short and long term.


Chief Human Capital Officer – Recruitment, Planning, Training and Development

Ref: No. HR/03/14
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Department: Human Resources & Administration

Reports To: Manager Human Capital

Job Purpose: To review and update organization structures, manpower plans, monitoring and evaluating the recruitment and succession management process.

To identify Training Needs and implement training plans in line with business strategies.

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities

·                     Initiate, plan, coordinate and oversee all staff recruitment; training; selection, placement; succession; retention and separation plans;
·                     Forecast future, short and long term, staff requirement of KCAA in terms of numbers, skills and competencies in line with the company strategies and organization structures;
·                     Assist line managers with the review and updating of their organization structures, position numbers, job descriptions and staffing levels;
·                     Identify, Propose and implement recruitment, selection and training needs, maintains and updates skills inventory and liaises with relevant user departments to initiate the recruitment and training process;
·                     Liaise with functional managers to develop and implement recruitment, training and succession plans;
·                     Initiate, plan, coordinate and oversee all training and development activities such as induction programmes; seminars and workshops; industrial attachment; and exchange programmes;
·                     Link the company’s training requirements and training strategies with corporate strategies;
·                     Initiate post training impact assessment and advise management on the results and remedial actions;
·                     Identify credible training providers / institutions to implement cost effective training programs;
·                     Liaise with Corporate Planning and Quality Management to identify and consolidate training requirements to implement projects;
·                     Link the training and development processes with performance management, recruitment and succession planning;
·                     Contribute to staff rationalization strategies and optimum staffing plans to ensure operational efficiency;
·                     Develop and maintain an integrated employee database system;
·                     Perform any other official duties assigned by the Manager Human Capital.

Qualifications
·                     A first degree in Human resources management or a related social sciences field such as Business Administration; Organizational Development and Management, or Labour Management or Education from a recognized university
·                     Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.
·                     Certificate in either curriculum development or training of trainers
·                     A relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Experience
·                     5 years relevant experience in HR in a comparable and reputable organization
·                     General HR background will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills
·                     Understanding of the linkage between competencies based training and development, performance management, recruitment, selection methods and succession planning.
·                     Knowledge of trends in the labour market and Labour Laws.
·                     Ability to prepare recruitment, retention, training and manpower plans
·                     Working knowledge of HR management information Systems
·                     Proficiency in office suite and desktop publishing tools.


Chief Procurement Officer

Ref No: PO/02/14

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Department: Procurement

Reports To: Manager Procurement

Job Purpose: To coordinate all procurement activities within KCAA’s business units

Scope of Work / Duties / Responsibilities
·                     Handle the process of receiving RFPs, sourcing and processing quotes and issuing Purchase Orders/contracts;
·                     Organize the work in the procurement office by deciding on the appropriate procurement method and monitoring progress through the Procurement Officers;
·                     Follow up and ensure ordered goods/works/services are delivered on the agreed dates;
·                     Check accuracy and completeness of Purchase Orders/Contracts;
·                     Liaise with users to verify budgetary guidelines and to inform them of progress in the procurement process;
·                     Participate in the tender evaluations (depending on value) and acts as Secretary when required;
·                     Liaise with user departments to ensure compliance with contracts;
·                     Handle investigations in cases of appeals and petitions in the tendering process.

Qualifications
·                     A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant social or science field such as supplies management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics from a recognized University;
·                     A master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
·                     Professional Qualifications: Graduate Diploma (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies)
·                     Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management

Experience
·                     3 to 5 years’ experience in procurement

Knowledge and Skills
·                     Knowledge of the procurement Act and regulations
·                     Good understanding of the various procurement needs of different functional areas and departments
·                     Ability to follow through procurement procedures accurately and timely
·                     Supervisory skills, delegating and monitoring work of subordinates
·                     Good communication skills to maintain good relationships with user departments
·                     Computer proficiency


Chief Corporate Communications Officer

Ref No: CCM/02/14

Department / Section: Corporate Communications

Reports To: Manager Corporate Communication

Job Purpose: To assist in the administration of the various communication activities in the section.

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities
·                     Assists the Corporate Communication Manager in all communication and events management activities by:
·                     Organizing events as directed by the Corporate Communication Manager
·                     Screening media and all publications with regard to KCAA activities
·                     Drafting communication to internal and external publics as required, including press releases
·                     Responding to ad-hoc queries from external public
·                     Supervising the layout, printing, publication and distribution of the Authority’s newsletter, brochures, pamphlets, posters and other printing materials
·                     Overseeing the publication in the media all advertising materials and institutional advertisements
·                     monitor KCAA’s Customer service levels
·                     Creates programmes of information on the Authority’s activities, facilities and services using appropriate communication tools.
·                     Supervises and monitors of KCAA customer care levels
·                     Performs any other duty as may be directed by the Director General from time to time.

Qualifications
·                     A Bachelors’ Degree in Public Relations or in a relevant field such as Communications/ Marketing from a recognized University; or a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant social science area with a diploma in any relevant area such as Public Relations/Communications/Marketing from a recognized University.
·                     A Member of Professional Association.
·                     A Masters’ degree will be an added advantage.

Experience
·                     At least 5 years’ experience with 3 years in similar position gained in related areas such as events management, press relations, and public relations etc

Knowledge and skills
·                     Planning and organizing skills to effectively manage events
·                     Written communication skills to draft press releases
·                     An ability to differentiate between what can be communicated and how to communicate; requires diplomacy when information is sensitive
·                     Ability to develop professional, on-going relationships with internal and external publics.


Vacancy: Director, East African School of Aviation

Ref: No. EASA/AS/01/14

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Department / Section: East African School of Aviation, Administration

Reports To: Director General

Job Purpose: Responsible to the Director General for administration and management of the East African School of Aviation

The East African School of Aviation (EASA) was established in 1954 and trains regional and international aviation personnel. The School aims at becoming a leading Centre of excellence for a globally competitive Aviation sector.

The College is located approximately 20 km from Nairobi City Centre in the neighborhood of JKIA, a very conducive environment for Aviation Training and learning.

The KCAA seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to the position of the Director of East African School of Aviation (EASA).

The Director will be a dynamic, visionary and result-oriented person of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.

The Director will have the overall mandate of ensuring that a strong academic, research and administrative foundation for the School is established and maintained.

Scope of Work / Duties / Responsibilities

·                     The Director is the academic, research and administrative Head of the School working under the direction of the Director General of KCAA with the following duties and responsibilities:
·                     Have overall responsibility on the direction, organization and the administration of academic programs of the School;
·                     Promote the development of Aviation training and maintain national, regional and international linkages with related agencies;
·                     Coordinate the development and implementation of academic and administrative policies of the School in accordance with the School’s Master Plan and Strategic Plan;
·                     Maintain efficiency and good order of the School and ensure proper enforcement of the Aviation Training Standards and other related Regulations;
·                     Provide innovative and creative leadership in the areas of Finance, Human capital, Planning and infrastructural development, students’ affairs management and community linkages;
·                     Play a key role in the facilitation and maintenance of linkages with the Aviation human capital developers, Government, regulatory agencies and other local/international institutions of higher learning;
·                     Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director General from time to time.

Requirements:

Applicants must:
·                     Be holders of a PhD in areas of Aviation management or organizational development or Education or business and/ or entrepreneurship;
·                     Be academic leaders in their areas of specialization and demonstrate ability to produce results;
·                     Have at least ten (10) years of service at senior level in an academic institution(s) or related sector;
·                     Be familiar with national, regional and global trends of policies governing training, and higher education in general;
·                     Demonstrate ability to plan, develop and implement academic programs and institutional linkages;
·                     Be registered with, and active member of professional associations in their areas of specialization (where applicable);
·                     Have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
·                     Demonstrate ability in marketing, resource mobilization and fund management.
·                     ICT knowledge.

Terms & Conditions of Service: Successful candidate for the position will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance, medical benefits, gratuity and other benefits in accordance with the KCAA terms of service.

The appointment will be for a contractual period of three (3) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to send their application letter quoting the reference No. on the envelope and application letter, attach copies of certificates, testimonials and a detailed CV indicating current salary and expected salary, day time telephone and full contact details of three professional referees to the address below to be received not later than 18th July 2014.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

(For the re-advertised positions, those who had applied as per the earlier advert are advised to re-apply)

Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex - JKIA
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100


Nairobi.