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Government Jobs in Kenya – KCAA






Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA)

is responsible for providing regulatory oversight, air navigation services and

aviation training in Kenya.



The Authority is seeking to recruit a

qualified Kenyan citizen to fill the following vacant position in its

establishment:


 
 


Manager – Human Capital and

Administration 


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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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 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 


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 

  • 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 

  • 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


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;

  • 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

 


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.

  • At least 10 years relevant work experience

  • At least 8 years’ experience in a senior

    aviation managerial position.


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.





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.




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