Chief Aeronautical Information Officer, Aerodromes Job in Kenya

The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:
Chief Aeronautical Information Officer, Aerodromes

Ref: ANS/AIS/04/11
Department / Section:Aeronautical Information Services
Reports To: Officer-In-Charge Air Navigation Services – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Job Purpose: To oversee the implementation of AIS operation including the NOTAM and relevant ICAO Standards and recommended practices at the station.
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”.
Scope of work / duties / responsibilities
§  Implement and monitor the operating procedures, standards and processes of the station.
§  Review aeronautical information and data for the station published in the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package.
§  Recommend appropriate amendments for publication
§  Coordinate the collection and timely submission of raw data at the station
§  Liaise with Station Manager on the needs in human resources and skills requirements
§  Liaise with training and development office to Perform staff appraisal, monitor and evaluate performances and report accordingly to the Station Manager.
§  Oversee the promulgation and updating of national and foreign NOTAM.
§  Perform any other duty as assigned by the OIC Station JKIA.
Qualifications
§  Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree
§  A Certificate in Aeronautical Information Services from an ICAO recognized training institution
§  Training course in Middle level Management.
§  A certificate in Aeronautical Digital Cartography or Geographic Information System
§  Masters degree from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
Experience
§  3 years experience in the Aeronautical Information Service operations and NOTAM office.
Knowledge and skills
§  Knowledge of Safety Management Systems in AIS
§  Knowledge of AIXM database management system
§  Knowledge of PANS-OPS/Global Navigation Satellite System
§  Knowledge of relevant ICAO standards.
§  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.

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