Job Description
DIRECTOR, AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES - KCAA SCALE 3
- REF: ANS/PC/01/22
Directorate: Air Navigation Services (ANS)
Reports To: Director General
Job Purpose :To plan and control the operations of Air Navigation
Services in accordance with international air navigation standards and on sound economic principles
Scope of work/duties /responsibilities
- Facilitating and coordinating the provision of Air Navigation Services and search
& Rescue activities;
- Generating revenue for sustainability and growth of Air Navigation Services in Kenya;
- Developing policies, procedures, standards and strategies for Air Navigation Services;
- Contributing to the development of Standards and Recommended Practices
(SARPs) in Air Navigation, Regional and Global Air Navigation plans (AFI and GANP);
- Coordinating, developing, formulating and implementing the Kenya Airspace
Master Plan, ANS Strategic plan and annual work Plans;
- Interpreting and coordinating implementation of air navigation regulations and
safety standards;
- Ensuring the collection and analysis of safety and performance data in Air Navigation;
- Monitoring trends on the global Air navigation and safety standards;
- Researching on emerging issues and trends in Air Navigation Services;
- Advising the Government on Air Navigation Services in Kenya;
- Allocating work, supervising and guiding staff of the directorate;
- Undertaking capacity building and conducting performance reviews for ANS staff;
- Coordinating the implementation of Air Navigation Services Risk Register;
- Facilitating and coordinating implementation of ISO 9000 Series standards and safety
management systems in the Directorate.
- Performing any other official duties as may be assigned by the Director General.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Aviation, Engineering,
Information Technology (IT) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Aviation, Engineering, Physical
Sciences, Social Sciences, Information Technology (IT), Survey, management or
other relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Professional/advanced qualification and certification in any of the following
disciplines: Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) Systems or Air Traffic
Management (ATM) or Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) from an ICAO
recognized institution.
- Membership to relevant professional body and in good standing.
- Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Experience
- A minimum of twelve (12) years in the Aviation field, five (5) of which must be in
management role;
Knowledge and skills
- Good knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
- Strong analytical skills.
- Good Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic and innovative thinking;
- Negotiation skills;
- Leadership skills;
- Shown merit and ability in work performance and results.
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
- Proficiency in Computer Applications.