Registrar Academic Services, East African School of Aviation Job in Kenya

The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:
Registrar Academic Services, East African School of Aviation

Ref: No. EASA/AS/02/11

Department / Section: Academic Services
Reports To: Director, East African School of Aviation
Job Purpose: To plan the development and implementation of academic programmes and courses to meet industry needs.
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
§  Plan and approve targets, budgetary guidelines and use of resources for the development and implementation of academic programmes
§  Coordinate with other higher learning institutions to acquire/contract out resources to efficiently and profitably deliver relevant programmes
§  Devise strategies to retain students and maintain recurrent revenue base
§  Evaluate the long term capability requirements, systems, equipment and human resources, of the faculties against the School’s Strategic Plan and determine plans and initiatives to be taken
§  Identify industry needs and students career needs in order to develop innovative faculty programmes that increase both student intake and revenue from industry
§  Resolve staff issues, including disciplinary matters, appointments, contracts, promotions etc in the Academic Services faculty.
§  Liaise with external stakeholders/organisations as may be necessary for realisation of the faculty objectives.
§  Coordinate with the Quality Management department to implement quality systems
§  Represent the East African School of Aviation in tertiary education councils at the national level
§  Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal East African School of Aviation
Qualifications
§  A Master’s degree in a related 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.
§  Proven experience for financial accountability and people management.
§  Experience in the aviation industry will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and skills
§  Knowledge of industry trends and needs.
§  Business acumen, ability to achieve quality in the most profitable way
§  Knowledge of the curriculum development process.
§  Proficiency in office suite and desktop publishing tools.
§  Knowledge of relevant ICAO standards and national requirements applicable to training institutions will be an added advantage.
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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