Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Career Opportunities

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is a State Corporation whose vision is “to be the model of excellence in global civil aviation standards and practices”.

Our mission is to develop, regulate and manage a safe, efficient and effective civil aviation system in Kenya.

In order to fully realize that Vision and achieve our Mission, we are looking for self-motivated dynamic individuals to take up the challenges of change for the following positions:

1. Registrar (Academic) – East African School of Aviation

Job Description

The Registrar will be responsible to the Director – East African School of Aviation for planning the development and implementation of academic programmes and courses to meet industry needs.

The scope of work includes

* planning and approving targets, budgetary guidelines and use of resources for the development and implementation of academic programmes in liaison with higher learning institutions and other agencies on education and training matters;
* devising strategies to attract and retain students;
* evaluating the capability requirements, systems, equipment and human resources of the faculties;
* implementing the School’s Strategic Plan;
* identifying industry training needs;
* coordinating staff and student issues in Academic Services;
* implementing quality management systems;
* representing the School in tertiary education councils at the national level; and
* any other duties that may be assigned by the Director.

Person specification

Successful candidates should possess the following minimum qualifications:

* A Master’s Degree in business management and or aviation-related field. A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) will be an added advantage.
* Training in management and leadership.
* 5 years experience at a senior level in academic administration, 2 of which should be in an institution of higher learning.
* Experience of at least 3 years in the aviation industry will be an added advantage

He/she must possess the following knowledge and skills:

* Knowledge of relevant ICAO standards and national requirements applicable to training institutions
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and desktop publishing tools
* Knowledge of curriculum development process
* Proven integrity.

2. Manager, ICT – Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

Job Description

The Manager ICT will be responsible to the Director General for developing and reviewing the Authority’s ICT policy and monitoring its implementation.

The scope of work includes evaluating ICT needs of the organization and determining the most cost-effective approach of acquiring and deploying ICT systems and staff training; implementing policies and procedures to secure and protect the network and data; controlling the ICT departmental budget; preparing and instituting measures to safeguard against operational failures and risks.

Person Specification

Successful candidates should possess the following minimum qualifications:

* A Masters Degree in Computer Science or a related field from a recognized university;
* Must be a Microsoft Certified System Engineer;
* 5 years work experience in a comparable management role

He/she must possess the following skills:

* Strong project management skills;
* Service oriented, focused on solving operational issues through ICT systems;
* Ability to work with frequent interruptions and under pressure;
* Proven experience in management, and leadership skills;
* Knowledge of emerging trends in ICT;
* Knowledge of ICT policies regarding user access rights;
* Proven integrity.

3. Senior Civil Engineer - Aerodromes

Job Description

The Civil Engineer will be responsible to the Chief Inspector – Aerodromes.

His/her scope of work will include

* approving aeronautical studies conducted by the operators or conducting such studies as may be required by the Authority,
* planning and conducting aerodromes inspection,
* carrying out audit and surveillance activities,
* preparing and reviewing inspection/audit and surveillance reports for approval/certification as well as other evaluations and tests conducted,
* designing and reviewing for approval construction activities and amendments to structural design within the vicinity of aerodromes,
* reviewing and improving inspection processes, forms, checklists and reporting mechanisms,
* evaluating structural modifications/developments within the vicinity of aerodromes and making appropriate recommendations,
* submitting regular periodic reports on inspection/surveillance activities, and performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Inspector – Aerodromes.

Person Specification

Successful candidates should possess the following minimum qualifications:

* A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
* Training in aerodromes operations, or aerodromes certification, or ramp inspection
* Government Inspectors’ course training.
* At least 3 years experience in an aerodromes operations or oversight environment

He/she must possess the following knowledge and skills:

* Knowledge of relevant ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and Civil Aviation Regulations, with indepth knowledge of ICAO Annex 14 and related documents.
* Ability to identify non-compliance issues and unsafe practices and to advise operators on remedial actions.
* Knowledge of the inspection process, with an ability to diagnose issues and propose improvements in the process.
* In-depth knowledge of aerodromes/airstrip layout and design.
* Knowledge of applications used for desktop analysis of structures.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and desktop publishing tools.

Potential candidates should enclose up to date Curriculum Vitae giving amongst other things, details of expected salary (mandatory) daytime contacts, names and contacts of three referees.

Copies of relevant certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed so as to reach the Office of the Director General at the address below not later than 21st July 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us by 11th August 2010.

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex - JKIA
P. O. Box 30163-00100
Nairobi.