The Authority is seeking to recruit a
qualified Kenyan citizen to fill the following vacant position in its
establishment:
Manager - Human Capital and
Administration
Ref: KCAA/MHC&A/2016
The Manager Personnel Licensing will
be responsible to Director Corporate Services to ensure that the right people
are sourced, placed, rewarded, developed and retained so that the desired human
capabilities to meet the Corporate Strategic Goals are achieved.
This is a permanent and pensionable
position in KCAA establishment.
Responsibilities
- Identify and implement HR strategies in line
with the KCAA’S Strategic plan
- Create and monitor a Human Resource
Development Plan to ensure high calibre human capabilities now and in the
future to deliver on business strategies of the Authority
- Implement and continuously review the KCAA’s
human capital management policies and practices.
- Implement appropriate staff assessment and
evaluation practices, including performance appraisals, for recruitment
and developmental processes
- Propose innovative remuneration and reward
systems that drive appropriate employee behaviors and culture change
- Provide guidance, supervision and coordination
of KCAA’s man-power planning
- Measure Human Resource performance and link HR
metrics to business performance.
- Ensure key Human Resource targets in terms of
productivity, performance appraisal, employee satisfaction, occupational
health and safety are met.
- Advise Business Unit Heads and staff on the
implementation and interpretation of Human Resource policies and
regulations
- Coach and develop subordinates to improve
performance, knowledge and skills.
- Develop, Manage and control the department’s
expenditure within agreed budget thresholds
- Implement the Authority’s disciplinary
Procedure guidelines
- Oversee the Authority’s Change Management
process
- Handle all union matters including the CBA
negotiations
- Performs any other duty assigned by the
Director Corporate Services or KCAA management.
Qualifications
- Masters Degree in either Human Resource
Management; Business Administration; Organizational Development and
Management, or Labour Management from a recognized university;
- Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences
- Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or
related professional qualification;
- Certificate in Performance and quality control
will be an added advantage
Experience & Membership
- At least 5 years in a senior Human Resource
management role in a comparable organization
- Must be a member of Institute of Human
Resource Management
Knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of HR information Management Systems
- Knowledge of Labour Laws
- Change management and negotiation skills
- Written and verbal Communication
- Proficiency in office suite and desktop
publishing tools
- Proven experience in management and people
skills
Manager - Personnel Licensing
Ref: KCAA/MPEL/2016
The Manager Personnel Licensing will
be responsible to Director Aviation Safety Security Regulation to plan and
direct all aviation licensing activities and operations.
This is a permanent and pensionable position in KCAA establishment
Scope of work / duties /
responsibilities
- Prepare and implement the department’s
operational plan and budget to achieve targets in line with the KCAA’s
strategic plan.
- Develop and propose policies, standards,
regulations and legislation to ensure that the regulatory framework of the
KCAA is aligned and compliant with ICAO annexes as well as other regional
and international conventions of which Kenya is a member State.
- Approve aviation personnel certificates and
licences as appropriate;
- Register and deregister aircraft.
- Develop, maintains and directs the management
of aviation examinations including medical examinations for personnel
licensing purposes.
- Approve inspection guidance material, manuals
and procedures for aviation personnel.
- Advice and guides management and the Industry
on the interpretation and application of aviation safety standards and
regulations.
- Provide job descriptions and assigns duties to
all staff in the department.
- Conduct regular performance reviews of staff
in the department to determine training and development needs and ensure
the highest standards of performance and conduct are being adhered
to.
- Work closely with Internal Audit and Quality
Management department to ensure good governance and practices in the
department and effective implementation of inspection, surveillance and
licensing processes.
- Work closely with human resources department
to plan man-power requirements in the department.
- Review and approve reports and recommendations
/ rejections for certifications and licenses.
- Coordinate and liaise with other departments
as may be necessary.
- Prepare and recommend approvals for
examiners.
- Implement State Safety Programme
requirements.
- Identify the licensing/certification
requirements and implements appropriate strategies to ensure the technical
standards and competence levels are maintained in the delivery of
licenses.
- Enforce the relevant Civil Aviation
Regulations and recommends appropriate actions.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the
Director, ASSR
Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent
from a recognized university;
- A relevant Master’s Degree in a related field
from a recognized university.
- Commercial Pilots License (CPL) will be an
added advantage;
- At least five (5) years’ experience at senior
level in the aviation Industry;
- Training in Management or Leadership would be
an added advantage;
- Government Flight Operations Inspectors
training/ Safety Oversight Managers Course is an added advantage;
- Demonstrable people management abilities will
be an added advantage
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills
- Team player and with strong leadership
skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet
deadlines
- Be analytical, innovative and strategic
thinker
Manager - Flight Operations
Ref: KCAA/MFOpps/2016
The Manager Flight Operations will be
responsible to Director Aviation Safety Security Regulation to Plan and direct
activities of Flight Operations to achieve a coordinated approach to policy
formulation, inspections and surveillance duties.
This is a permanent and pensionable
position in KCAA establishment
Scope of work / duties /
responsibilities
- Prepares and implements the department’s
operational plan and budget to achieve targets in line with the KCAA’s
strategic plan.
- Develops and proposes policies, standards,
regulations and legislation to ensure that the regulatory framework of the
KCAA is aligned and compliant with ICAO annexes and recommended practices,
as well as other regional and international conventions of which Kenya is
a member State
- Approval of aviation certificates as
appropriate.
- Works with the legal services to propose /
draft appropriate legislations and regulations relevant.
- Works closely with Internal Audit and Quality
Management department to ensure good governance and practices in the department
and effective implementation of inspection, surveillance and licensing
processes.
- Works closely with human resources department
to plan man-power requirements in the department.
- Reviews and approves inspection guidance
material, manuals and procedures.
- Advises and guides management and the Industry
on the interpretation and application of aviation safety standards and
regulations.
- Provides job descriptions and assigns duties
to all staff in the department.
- Conducts regular performance reviews of staff
in the department to determine training and development needs and ensure
the highest standards of performance and conduct are being adhered to.
- Works closely with other departments as may be
necessary
- Reviews and approves reports and
recommendations / rejections for certifications and licenses.
- Coordinates as necessary with the SSP
Coordinator and implements State Safety Programme pertaining to ANS and
aerodromes
- Coordinates and liaises with other departments
as may be necessary.
- Enforces the relevant Civil Aviation
Regulations and recommends appropriate actions.
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned
by Director Aviation Safety and Security Regulation.
Academic and Professional
Qualifications
- A relevant Bachelor Degree from a recognized
university;
- A relevant Master’s Degree in a related field
from a recognized university;
- Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL), Air Traffic
Controllers License or an Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License (AMEL);
- Advanced training in personnel licensing and
Safety Oversight Managers course would be an added advantage;
- Training in Management or Leadership is an
added advantage;
- Five years (5) experience at a senior level in
the aviation industry;
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills
- Team player and with strong leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet
deadlines
- Be analytical, innovative and strategic
thinker
Director - Aviation Safety Security
Standards and Regulations
Ref: KCAA/DSSR/2016
The Director Aviation Safety Security
& Regulations will be responsible to Director General to plan and control
the operations of Aviation Safety, Security, Standards and Regulations in
accordance with the law and policy guidelines governing such services.
The position will be on a 3 (three)
year employment contract renewable based on performance.
Experience
- At least 10 years relevant work experience
- At least 8 years’ experience in a senior
aviation managerial position.
Knowledge and Skills
The right candidate must possess the
following knowledge and skills:
- Knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended
Practices (SARPs)
- Knowledge of Kenya Civil Aviation Act, 2013
and all its Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations (KCARs)
- Demonstrate high standards of professional
competence and administrative ability for direction, management and
control of Aviation Safety & Security Standards and Regulations as a
regulator or air operator.
- Proven leadership qualities, integrity,
transparency and accountability
- A broad Air transport background of 15 years
or more.
Academic and Professional
Qualifications
- A relevant Bachelor Degree from a recognized
university
- A Master’s degree from a recognized university
or its equivalent.
- Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with
ratings for large commercial aircraft types in-group 1 and with not less
than 5000 hours flying experience.
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License in
category “A” and “C, “X” and “R” ratings in large commercial aircraft and
with not less than 10 years’ experience.
- Advanced professional qualification in Flight
Safety or Airworthiness including aircraft type rating courses is an added
advantage
- A Flight Safety or Airworthiness Auditor for
ICAO or other recognized authority qualification is an added advantage.
- QMS or SMS Course from a recognized authority
will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates for the job vacancies should submit their hardcopy applications quoting the Job Reference on the envelope and application letter, copies of certificates, testimonials, a copy of the National I/D Card and a detailed CV indicating current day time telephone and full contact details of three professional referees to the address below to be received not later than 29th January 2016.
Interested and qualified candidates for the job vacancies should submit their hardcopy applications quoting the Job Reference on the envelope and application letter, copies of certificates, testimonials, a copy of the National I/D Card and a detailed CV indicating current day time telephone and full contact details of three professional referees to the address below to be received not later than 29th January 2016.
Those who had applied for Director, ASSR position earlier are encouraged to reapply.
Female and persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex - JKIA
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi
Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
