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The Kenya Airports Authority is an autonomous body established in 1991 through an Act of Parliament and is charged with an umbrella responsibility of providing and managing a coordinated system of airports in the country.
Prior to its formation, the former erstwhile Aerodromes Department under the Ministry of Transport and Communication handled this respo...
REF: PES/MECH/AUGUST/2023
Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for reviewing existing mechanical facilities and equipment within airports and/or preparing specifications for new systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Overseeing maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment and facilities in accordance with planned maintenance schedules, best practices and breakdown repairs;
- Observing performance of the installed equipment/ facilities during the maintenance period as specified in the contract;
- Preparing improvement and maintenance plans for electromechanical equipment and facilities to ensure continuous serviceability;
- Preparing designs, tender specifications and bills of quantities for maintenance works and capital projects;
- Designing electro-mechanical engineering facilities, status reports and action programmes to sustain / upgrade service standards;
- Providing technical support to stakeholders and utility providers;
- Overseeing adherence to the provisions of Occupational Health and Safety Act; and
- Preparing budgets for electromechanical and mechanical and review the budgets when required.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Registration with Engineers Board of Kenya or the Institute of Engineers of Kenya
- Minimum of eight (8) years relevant working experience with at least 3 years at a managerial/ supervisory level
Skills and Competencies
- Teamwork, good communication, interpersonal, supervisory and analytical skills.
Terms and Conditions of Service
- The Corporation Secretary and General Manager positions shall be for a three (3) year contract term renewable subject to satisfactory performance or attainment of mandatory retirement age whichever happens earlier. The other positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms as per the provisions of the Authority’s Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual.
Documents to be submitted by the Applicants
- Application letter should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), a daytime phone contact, email address, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees and copies of academic and relevant professional certificates.
- Kindly note that prospective applicants can only apply for a single position which they consider themselves most suitable. Multiple applications for different positions will not be considered.
Application Criteria
The full details of the advertisement can be accessed on KAA Website https://www.kaa.go.ke under Careers Section for detailed job descriptions, requirements for appointment and instructions on how to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the following clearance certificates as per the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:
- Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
- Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
The clearance certificates should be valid and current.
The self-declaration Form from EACC should indicate the respective position that is being applied for.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to provide original National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates during the interview.
Submission of Applications
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications via electronic mail recruitment@kaa.go.ke or in hard copy quoting the Job Reference on the Email title line or on the envelope to:.
Managing Director / CEO
Kenya Airports Authority
KAA Head Office, Airport North Road
P. O Box 19001-00501, Nairobi Kenya.
- To be considered, your application must be received not later than Monday, 21st August, 2023 at 5.00pm East African Time addressed to the contact provided above.
- KAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities, Minority & Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply.
- Canvasing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Note:
- Candidates who had applied for the positions of General Manager, Marketing & Business Development as per the advertisement dated 23rd July, 2021 and the September, 2021 and are still interested are encouraged to re – apply.
- Candidates who had applied for the positions advertised internally on 8th March, 2023 and are still interested are encouraged to re – apply.
- All advertisements of 23rd July, 2021, 28th September, 2021 and 8th March, 2023 have been voided.
Candidates applying for Internship should follow the steps below:
Application Criteria
If you are interested and you meet the above criteria, please send in your application letter attaching certified copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, a resume/curriculum vitae, copy of national identity card, daytime phone contact, email address and names of three (3) referees who can speak of your competence, character and integrity in word document (.doc/.docx) to recruitment_interns@kaa.go.ke or in hard copy to;
Managing Director / CEO
Kenya Airports Authority
KAA Head Office, Airport North Road
P. O Box 19001-00501, Nairobi Kenya.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid police clearance certificate.
Please indicate the Department/Position Title on the Email Title line or on the Envelope. Your application should reach us on or before Monday, 21st August, 2023.
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