Director, Air Navigation Services at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

 KCAA SCALE 3 – REF: ANS/PC/01/22

Job Purpose

To plan and control the operations of Air Navigation Services in accordance with international air navigation standards and on sound economic principles.

Scope of work/duties /responsibilities

• Facilitating and coordinating the provision of Air Navigation Services and search & Rescue activities;
• Generating revenue for sustainability and growth of Air Navigation Services in Kenya;
• Developing policies, procedures, standards and strategies for Air Navigation Services;
• Contributing to the development of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) in Air Navigation, Regional and Global Air Navigation plans (AFI and GANP);
• Coordinating, developing, formulating and implementing the Kenya Airspace Master Plan, ANS Strategic plan and annual work Plans;
• Interpreting and coordinating implementation of air navigation regulations and safety standards;
• Ensuring the collection and analysis of safety and performance data in Air Navigation;
• Monitoring trends on the global Air navigation and safety standards;
• Researching on emerging issues and trends in Air Navigation Services;
• Advising the Government on Air Navigation Services in Kenya;
• Allocating work, supervising and guiding staff of the directorate;
• Undertaking capacity building and conducting performance reviews for ANS staff;
• Coordinating the implementation of Air Navigation Services Risk Register;
• Facilitating and coordinating implementation of ISO 9000 Series standards and safety management systems in the Directorate.
• Performing any other official duties as may be assigned by the Director General.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Aviation, Engineering, Information Technology (IT) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Aviation, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Information Technology (IT), Survey, management or other relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Professional/advanced qualification and certification in any of the following disciplines:
• Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) Systems or Air Traffic Management (ATM) or Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) from an ICAO recognized institution.
• Membership to relevant professional body and in good standing.
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of twelve (12) years in the Aviation field, five (5) of which must be in management role;
• Knowledge and skills
• Good knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Negotiation skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Shown merit and ability in work performance and results.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications