9 Vacancies in the Government of Kenya - KCAA

The Kenya Civil Aviation
Authority is responsible for providing regulatory oversight, air navigation
services and aviation training in Kenya. The Authority is seeking to recruit
qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions in its
establishment:

LECTURER I – AVIATION
SAFETY – KCAA SCALE 8

REF: EASA/AS/15/21 – (3
POSTS)

Faculty/Department:
Aviation Safety & Security Management

Reports To: Head of
Department Aviation Safety and Security Training

Job Purpose: To plan and
manage courses and other training activities in the section 

Responsibilities

• Conducting research on subject
  matter for continuous improvement and development of courses;


• Developing and reviewing
  programmes and course materials;


• Preparing course plans, schemes
  of work and lesson plans;


• Training delivery in the area
  of specialization;


• Setting up of simulators,
  laboratories, workshops and classroom teaching aids;


• Evaluating, assessing and
  examining trainees in compliance with relevant policies and guidelines,
  processing results;


• Managing courses  
  which   includes   preparation  
  of   course   plans,   course evaluation and
  reporting;


• Providing subject-matter
  expertise, advising and offering guidance as required by teaching staff,
  internal and external stakeholders, including the Authority;


• Monitoring and evaluating
  instructor’s performance;


• Ensuring integrity, accuracy
  and security of academic records; and


• Ensuring training 
  manuals,   methods,   teaching  
  aids   and   processes   are compliant with
  national and international standards and regulations.


• Performing any other duties as
  may be assigned by the Head of Department –Aviation Safety and Security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
  disciplines: Engineering, Aviation Management, Humanities and Social
  Sciences, Education, Physical Sciences, Information Science, or equivalent
  qualification from a recognized institution;


• Professional Qualification in flight safety
  discipline (Licensing, Aerodromes Operations, Flight Operations, Flight
  Dispatch, Airworthiness, and Government Safety Instructor’s Training
  Course).


• Valid licenses or certificates of competency in
  the area of specialization in accordance with the national and
  international standards and regulations:


• Aircraft Maintenance License with ratings related
  to the courses to be conducted;

OR

• Valid Flight Operations
  Officer’s License (FOO) or valid Cabin Crew or Flight Dispatch
  Certificate/ License or Commercial Pilot License


• Certificate in “train the
  trainer” course.


• Instructor’s Training course

Experience

• At least four (4) years’ work
  experience in aviation safety oversight position


• Two (2) years’ teaching
  experience.

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of quality systems in higher learning
  institutions


• Knowledge and application of course and training
  methodology


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Knowledge of examination administration and
  management


• Proficiency in computer applications

 

SENIOR LECTURER, AVIATION
SAFETY – KCAA SCALE 7 REF: EASA/AS/15/21 – (1 POST)

Faculty/Department: Aviation Safety &
Security Management

Reports To: Head of Department-Aviation
Safety and Security Management

Job Purpose: To plan and organize the
teaching activities   within   the department in line with
the academic calendar; to perform teaching activities

 Responsibilities

• Preparing course plans, schemes of work and lesson
  plans for the section;


• Evaluating the section’s training programmes in
  terms of quality, student feedback, attendance rates, training man-hours
  etc;


• Coordinating with   other  
  sections/faculties   on   teaching  
  facilities   and equipment for the proper planning of course
  delivery;


• Participating in review of training manuals,
  standardization of course ware and other training materials in compliance
  with applicable regulations;


• Implementing quality management system and
  ensuring compliance to quality standards in the department;


• Setting up simulators, laboratories and classroom
  teaching aids;


• Researching on relevant field of study for
  upgrading/improving current courses and proposing new ones and teaching
  methods;


• Keeping track of, and reporting on, students’
  performance;


• Providing subject-matter expertise, advice and
  guidance as required by teaching staff, internal and external
  stakeholders, including the Authority;


• Delivering training in areas of specialization;


• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by
  the Head of Department– Aviation Safety and Security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines:
  Aeronautical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent
  qualification from a recognized institution


• A masters degree will be an added


• Valid AMEL license or equivalent certificate of
  competency in Aviation Safety Management from a recognized institution.


• Certificate in “train the trainer” course.


• Training in Curriculum


• Instructor’s Training


• Certificate in supervisory skills

Experience

• A minimum of six (6) years relevant work
  experience in aviation safety oversight, two (2) years of which must be in
  a supervisory role;

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of quality systems in
  higher learning institutions and applicable ICAO requirements


• Knowledge and application of
  course design, training methodology


• Knowledge of relevant ICAO
  standards and national


• Good written and verbal
  communication


• Knowledge of examination
  administration and management


• Proficiency in computer
  applications

 

ASSISTANT ENGINEER – KCAA
SCALE 9 REF: ANS/ENG/28/21 – (3 POSTS)

 Responsibilities

• Reviewing compliance data on CNS facilities
  performance to enable development and implementation of corrective


• Coordinating with the Senior Engineer – CNS in
  performing consultancy services for CNS.


• Installing, repairing and maintaining CNS
  facilities;


• Ensuring control of quality standards of repair
  and maintenance for CNS facilities;


• Performing any other duty assigned by the
  Engineer.

Qualifications

• Bsc, BTech or Degree in electrical and electronics
  engineering, telecommunications engineering, or relevant degree in
  engineering from a recognized institution.


• Registerable with the Engineer’s Board of Kenya
  (EBK).


• Literacy in ICT, UNIX, LINUS and spreadsheets will
  be an added advantage


• Below 30 years of age.

Experience

• Relevant work experience will be an added
  advantage.

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of CNS/ATM system will be an added
  advantage.

 

LECTURER II – AVIATION
SECURITY – KCAA SCALE 8 REF: EASA/AS/19/21 – (2 POSTS)

Faculty/Department:
Aviation Safety & Security

Reports To: Senior
Lecturer, Aviation Security

Job Purpose: To plan and
manage courses and other training activities in the section.

 Responsibilities

• Preparing course plans, schemes of work and lesson
  plans for the section;


• Conducting lessons in class


• Carrying out research on subject matter for
  continuous improvement and development of courses.


• Participating in review of training manuals,
  standardization of course ware and other training materials in compliance
  with applicable regulations;


• Setting and marking examinations (written and
  practical) and complying with relevant policies and guidelines


• Keeping track of, and reporting on, students’
  performance;


• Complying with the quality management procedures
  and


• Participating in the school’s activities as
  required, such as, the students club, Integrity Committee, Training Needs
  Assessment Committee etc.


• Performing any other duty as assigned by the
  Senior Lecturer, Aviation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
  disciplines: Engineering, Aviation Management, Humanities and Social
  Sciences, Education, Physical Sciences, Information Science, or equivalent
  qualification from a recognized institution


• Valid license or certificate of competency in
  aviation security management from a recognized institution.


• Instructor’s Training course


• Certificate in “train the trainer” course.

  Experience                                                                                                        

• At least four (4) years’ work experience in
  aviation security safety oversight


• Two (2) years’ teaching experience.

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of quality systems in higher learning
  institutions and applicable ICAO requirements


• Knowledge and application of course and training
  methodology


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Knowledge of examination administration and
  management


• Proficiency in computer operations

How to Apply

Interested candidates
are required to submit their application letters quoting the job reference no.
on the envelope and application letter, attaching copies of certificates,
testimonials and a detailed CV with full contact details of three professional
referees to the address below. The applications should be received not later
than 9th November
2021.

 Details of the job
specifications can be obtained from the KCAA website at www.kcaa.or.ke

 The Kenya Civil Aviation
Authority is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and persons with
disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply. Note, persons with disabilities
are required to attach a copy of valid NCPWD membership card.

 The Director
General

Kenya Civil Aviation
Authority Aviation House – JKIA

P. O. Box 30163 – 00100

NAIROBI

 Only shortlisted
Candidates will be contacted.