Curriculum Development & Research Officer at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT & RESEARCH OFFICER - KCAA SCALE 6 (REF: EASA/AS/29/24) – 1 POST

Job Description

• Developing Standardized Training Packages (STP’s) in line with ICAO Annex 1 and KCAA ATO requirements.
• Developing, adapting, and/or reviewing TrainairPlus Standardized Training Packages (STP’s) by implementing the TPP curriculum development process and techniques for maintenance of Training Centre of Excellence (TCE) and TrainairPlus (TPP) full membership.
• Developing EASA Standard Training Packages in response to market needs.
• Organizing, designing, and carrying out fieldwork.
• Conducting data analysis of existing secondary data sets and primary data.
• Performing day-to-day research activities as assigned.
• Assisting in the maintenance of the research database for the organization.
• Coordinating with the Head of Curriculum Development & Research in budget and expense control activities.
• Analyzing and resolving research issues in a timely and accurate manner and submitting reports to the head of the unit.

Person Specifications

• Four (4) years’ experience as a Curriculum Development & Research Officer or its equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Aviation, Geography, Geographical Information Systems, Survey, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering, Education, Civil Engineering, Physics, Physical Science, Computer sciences/ICT, Mathematics, Business Administration, Sociology, Statistics, Economics, Law, Programming, and Graphic Design or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Certificate of competency in the relevant research field.
• Must be in possession of a valid ICAO Qualified Course Developer (IQCD) Certificate in accordance with ICAO Trainair Plus requirement.
• Good communication skills.
• Certificate in supervisory skills 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 especially in statistics e.g. Excel, SPSS.