SAFETY OFFICER – KCAA SCALE 6 (REF: ASSR/SSP/03/24) – 1 POST
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:
- Developing general rules and operational
policies that build upon safety management principles, based on a
comprehensive analysis of the State’s aviation system.
- Collecting and maintaining a database of
essential safety-related information on safety hazards/risks and ensure
exchange of safety data between the Authority and service providers.
- Conducting State Safety Risk assessment
and analysis of service providers’ mitigation plans.
- Analyzing identified safety indicators
and targets.
- Conducting training/ sensitization to
inspectorate personnel and service providers on State Safety Programme
concepts and principles.
- Conducting investigation of incidents and
reported violations.
- Conducting performance-based and
compliance-oriented safety management oversight activities, supported by
analyses and prioritized resource allocation based on safety risks.
- Implementing the budget, work plans and
procurement plans of the State Safety programme.
- Collecting stakeholders’ views and
comments on development and review of
- Safety management legislation,
regulations, public hearings and other engagements requiring public
participation in compliance with the Constitution of Kenya.
- Implementing ICAO audit activities
related to the State Safety Programme.
- Implementing ISO 9001:2015 series
standards and safety management systems.
Person Specifications
For
appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least:
- A minimum of four (4) years’ work
experience in aviation.
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following
disciplines; aviation, aeronautical engineering, physics, geography,
mathematics, Statistics, Business management aviation or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution.
- Technical qualification in aviation such
as a Commercial Pilot License (CPL), or Air Traffic Control (ATC) License,
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License.
- Certificate in safety management
principles and practices from an institution recognized by ICAO.
- Knowledge of ICAO Standards and
Recommended Practices and Civil Aviation Regulations.
- Certificate in supervisory course lasting
not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in
work performance and results.
- Proficiency in Computer Applications.
How To Apply
Interested
candidates are required to submit their application letters quoting the job
reference number on the envelope & application letter and attaching copies
of certificates, testimonials and a detailed CV with full contact details of
three professional referees to the address below. The applications should be
received not later than 14th
May 2024.
Details
of the job specifications can be obtained from the KCAA website at www.kcaa.or.ke
Kenya
Civil Aviation Authority is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates
and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply. Persons with
disabilities are required to attach a copy of a valid NCPWD membership card.
The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House – JKIA
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100
NAIROBI
Note
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted while successful candidates
will be expected to meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
