The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for providing regulatory oversight, air navigation services and aviation training in Kenya.
REF: ANS/AIS/01/18
Department: Aeronautical Information Services/MAP
Reports To: Director Air Navigation Services (DANS)
Job Purpose
To develop and establish an AIS/MAP System for the effective implementation of the relevant ICAO Standards and National Regulations.
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Preparing and implementing annual work plans and budgets.
- Investigating operational complaints and irregularities within the department and collaborating in the investigation of incidents and breaches of aviation regulations and procedures.
- Developing job description and ensuring optimal utilization of staff in the department.
- Conducting regular performance reviews of staff to determine training and development needs and ensuring the highest standards of performance in the department.
- Recommending changes in personnel, equipment, communication, space and operating positions, including the evaluation, development and research of new systems and equipment.
- Preparing and implementing the department’s operational plans and budgets to achieve targets in line with the KCAA strategy.
- Liaising with the planning and development team to identify improvements to the AIS/MAP system.
- Liaising closely with Internal Audit to ensure good governance practices in the department.
- Maintaining close coordination with AIS/MAP service users and other departments as may be necessary.
- Initiating actions to implement the regulations, standards and recommendations specified in national, regional and ICAO AIS/MAP plans, including quality management systems and safety management systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Performing any other duty as may be assigned by Director Air Navigation Services.
Qualifications
- A Masters degree in an aviation related field from a recognized University.
- A Bachelor degree in Geographical Information Systems, Geography, survey and Aviation related field.
- Certificates in Aeronautical Information Services from an ICAO recognised training institution.
- Certificate in Aeronautical Cartography from an ICAO recognized training institution.
- Training in Management and Leadership.
- 5 years’ experience in a senior position related to Aeronautical Information Services.
- Proven experience for financial and people management.
Knowledge and skills
- Extensive knowledge of the Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations and ICAO standards
- Working Knowledge of International Air Law
- Practical knowledge of Aeronautical Information/ MAP procedures,
- Knowledge of trends in the Aviation Industry.
- Ability to manage crises by directing recourses appropriately.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite /Computer literate.
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