21 Bird Scout Trainees Jobs in Kenya

Bird Scout Trainee (21 Vacancies)

REF: OPS/BSCT/AUGUST 2023

Job Purpose

The job holder
will be responsible for the control of birds and other wildlife species within
and around the airports and airstrips.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities

• Maintaining surveillance of wildlife activity in the
  airports, airstrips and the surrounding environment;


• Scaring away birds / wildlife within the airport premises;


• Carrying out airfield inspection and surveillance,
  identifying and deterring potential wildlife hazards;


• Monitoring behaviour and movement of bird /wildlife within
  the airport premises to ensure they do not interfere with safety of
  aircraft;


• Recording bird/wildlife control activity/incident in the
  wildlife log sheet;


• Communicating wildlife-related emergencies and the hazardous
  presence of wildlife to Duty Wildlife Officer in charge for action;


• Participating in the clean-up process in case of a bird
  strike; and


• Collecting and collating wildlife strike data and assists in
  bird and wildlife surveys.


• Participating in bird / wildlife risk management assessment
  activities to devise bird / wildlife control measures;


• Participating in Bird/Wildlife Control Section Research
  activities to devise Bird / Wildlife control measures;


• Participating in the local Wildlife Bird Strike Committee
  meetings and ensure local stakeholders are involved in effective
  bird/wildlife hazard control mitigations;

Key Qualifications and
Experience

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Grade C or
  equivalent


• Certificate in Wildlife Management


• Age – Not more than 26 years (Born from January, 1997)

Skills and Competencies

• Teamwork, good communication and interpersonal skills

How To Apply

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:

1. 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.


2. Candidates who had applied for the positions advertised
   internally on 8th March, 2023 and are still interested are encouraged to
   re – apply.


3. 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.