Senior Lecturer – Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance Job in Kenya

The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:
Senior Lecturer – Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance
Ref: No. EASA/AS/07/11
Faculty/Department: Academic Services

Reports To: Head of Department-Communications, Navigation and Surveillance
Job Purpose: To plan and organise the teaching activities within the department in line with the academic calendar; to perform teaching activities
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
§  Prepare course plans for the section
§  Evaluate the section’s training programmes in terms of quality, student feedback, attendance rates, training man-hours etc
§  Coordinate with other sections / faculties on teaching facilities and equipment for the proper planning of course delivery
§  Research on relevant field of study for upgrading / improving current courses and propose new ones and teaching methods
§  Keep track of, and report on, students’ performance
§  Provide subject-matter expertise, advice and guidance as required by teaching staff, internal and external stakeholders, including the Authority.
§  Ensure compliance to quality standards in the department
§  Perform teaching activities
§  Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department-Communications, Navigation and Surveillance
Qualifications
§  A Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering
§  A certificate in at least 3 Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance(CNS) equipment courses
§  Instructor’s Training
§  Training in middle-level management
§  Certificate in “train the trainer” course.
§  Training in Curriculum Development.
§  A masters degree will be an added advantage
Experience
§  At least 3 years experience in a senior CNS operational position,
§  2 years’ teaching experience in CNS subjects
§  Proven experience in supervision and people skills
Knowledge and skills
§  Knowledge of quality systems in higher learning institutions and applicable ICAO requirements
§  Knowledge and application of course design, training methodology design.
§  Supervisory/coaching skills
§  Knowledge of relevant ICAO standards and national requirement
§  Knowledge in industry trends
§  Strong verbal and communication skills
§  Understanding of examination administration and management
§  Proficiency in office suite and desktop 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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