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:
Director,
East African School of Aviation
Ref:
No. EASA/AS/01/11
Department
/ Section: East African School of
Aviation
Job
Purpose: Responsible to the Director General for
administration and management of the East African School of Aviation
Scope
of work / duties / responsibilities
§ Provide leadership to EASA in fulfilling its mandate as a
civil aviation training centre that provides training to meet the national,
regional and international industry needs for the civil aviation training;
§ Coordinate the School’s planning processes and oversees the
implementation of business strategy to achieve organisational goals and
objectives in an efficient and effective manner
§ Evaluate the long term capability requirements, systems,
equipment and human resources, of the faculties against the School’s Strategic
Plan and determines plans and initiatives to be taken
§ Monitor the school’s operations and coordinate the annual
budgeting process and oversee the capital expenditure and operating expenditure
to ensure prudent financial management.
§ Identify industry needs in order to develop innovative
programmes that increase both student intake and revenue from industry
§ Liaise with external stakeholders/organisations as may be
necessary for realisation of the EASA vision, mission and objectives.
§ Coordinate strategic partnerships with organisations and
institutions that will help the school enhance best practice and quality of
programmes
§ Develop and implements effective and clear procedures for the
operations and the functioning of EASA consistent with the vision, mission,
values and goals of the school. This includes and is not limited to
instructional programmes, extra curricula activities, staff and student
discipline;
§ Ensure that EASA complies with policies and regulations of
government and its agencies
§ Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Director
General
Qualifications
§ A Master’s degree in a relevant field.
§ A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) will be an added advantage.
§ Training in management and leadership
Experience
§ 5 years experience as an academic administrator,
§ 2 years experience in an institution of higher learning.
§ Experience of at least 3 years in the aviation industry.
§ Proven experience for financial accountability and people
management.
§ Proven leadership qualities, integrity, transparency and
accountability
§ Demonstrated high standard of professional competence and
administrative ability for direction, management and control of School
functions
Knowledge
and skills
§ Knowledge of industry trends and needs.
§ Knowledge of relevant ICAO standards and national
requirements applicable to training institutions.
§ Business acumen, ability to achieve quality in the most
profitable way
§ Proficiency in office suite and desktop publishing tools.
§ Knowledge of the curriculum development and examination
management processes.
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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