Job Description
JOB TITLE CHIEF OFFICER - STATE SAFETY PROGRAMME
COORDINATOR - KCAA SCALE 6 - REF: ASSR/SSP/02/21
Department: Planning and Coordination
Reports To: Director Aviation Safety and Security Regulation
Job Purpose To develop, implement, maintain and constantly improve strategies
and processes to ensure that all aviation activities will achieve the
highest level of safety performance, while meeting both national
and international standards.
Scope of work/duties/responsibilities
-Developing general rulemaking and specific operational policies that build upon
safety management principles, based on a comprehensive analysis of the State’s
aviation system;
-Consulting with all segments of the aviation industry on issues regarding
regulatory development;
-Supporting the management of safety in the State through an effective safety
reporting and communication system;
-Interacting effectively with service providers in the resolution of safety
concerns;
-Ensuring that within the CAA, sufficient resources are allocated and personnel
have the proper skills and are trained for discharging their responsibilities, both
safety related and otherwise;
-Conducting both performance-based and compliance-oriented oversight
activities, supported by analyses and prioritized resource allocation based on
safety risks;
-Complying with and, wherever possible, exceeding international safety
requirements and standards;
-Promoting and educating the aviation industry on safety management concepts
and principles;
-Overseeing the implementation of SMS within aviation organizations in
coordination with line managers and ensuring that all activities under oversight
achieve the highest safety standards;
-Establishing provisions for the protection of safety data, collection and
processing systems (SDCPS), and ensuring that provision of essential safetyrelated
information on hazards is encouraged and that there is a continuous
flow and exchange of safety management data between the CAA and service
providers;
-Establishing and measuring the realistic implementation of the SSP against
safety indicators and safety targets which are clearly identified;
-Promulgating an enforcement policy that ensures that no information derived
from any SDCPS established under the SSP or the SMS will be used as the basis
for enforcement action, except in the case of gross negligence or wilful
deviation.
Qualifications
-A bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: aviation, aeronautical
engineering, physics, geography, mathematics or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution.
-Commercial pilot license (CPL) or air craft maintenance engineer’s license or air
traffic control license.
-Certificate in government safety inspectors course (PEL, OPS, AIR, ANS or AGA);
-A certificate in compliance and enforcement procedures;
-A certificate in ICAO integrated safety management system;
-Training in safety management principles and practices;
-Training in aviation quality management system;
Experience
-Five (5) years general work experience gained in one of the sub -activities of the
aviation industry in government or service provider at a responsible level.
-Experience in a safety oversight environment at a senior level.
Knowledge and skills
-Working knowledge in training management, aircraft operations, air traffic services,
airworthiness and aircraft maintenance organizations.
-Good understanding of safety oversight legislation, policies, operations and
processes.
-Good written and verbal communication skills.
-Good interpersonal skills;
-Ability to relate to all levels, both inside and outside the organization;
-Good analytical skills;
-Leadership skills and an authoritative approach;
-Proficiency in computer applications.
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.
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.