Kenya Airports Authority is Hiring: Officer in Charge, Ukunda Airstrip (Job Grade S6)

Officer in Charge, Ukunda Airstrip (Job Grade S6) | REF: OPS/OIC/UKD/05/JUNE 2024

Job Overview

Job Title: Officer in Charge, Ukunda Airstrip
Location: Ukunda Airstrip
Job Grade: S6
Position: 1
Reference: OPS/OIC/UKD/05/JUNE 2024

Job Purpose

As the Officer in Charge at Ukunda Airstrip, you will be at the forefront of ensuring efficient airstrip operations. Your role is crucial in providing leadership and overseeing the implementation of operational services to achieve business growth. You will ensure a seamless customer experience, maintaining safety and security for passengers and airstrip users, adhering to national legislations and International Civil Aviation Standards & Recommended Practices.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Coordination

• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Coordinate airstrip operations in collaboration with ministries, departments, and agencies to enhance customer experience.
• Implement Master Plan: Drive the implementation of the airstrip master plan in consultation with stakeholders.
• Emergency Response: Coordinate emergency and crisis response at the airstrip.

Safety and Security

• Implement Security Plan: Execute the airstrip security plan to ensure a secure environment.
• Safety Management System: Implement and maintain a robust safety management system at the airstrip.
• Rescue & Firefighting: Oversee compliance with rescue and firefighting capacity commensurate to the aerodrome level of protection.
• Aircraft Operations: Promote safe aircraft operations at the airstrip.

Customer Experience

• Seamless Facilitation: Oversee seamless passenger and airstrip user facilitation to enhance the customer experience.
• Service Level Agreements: Coordinate compliance with contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and service delivery standards of third-party service providers.

Quality Management

• Contract Supervision: Supervise contract implementation for goods and services.
• Quality Management System: Implement the Quality Management System at the airstrip.

Minimum Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years working experience, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory position.
• Specialized Training: Training in Airport Operations.
• Legal Requirements: Must meet Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 requirements.

Required Certificates

• Tax Compliance Certificate: From Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Police Clearance Certificate: From the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
• Self-Declaration Form: Stamped by the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Certificate of Clearance: From Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance Certificate: From a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Attractive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement Plans: Access to retirement benefits and pension schemes.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off (PTO) and flexible work schedules.
• Remote Work: Options available based on role requirements and company policies.

Company Overview

Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is dedicated to providing exceptional air travel services. As a leading authority in airport operations, KAA ensures safe, efficient, and customer-friendly services. Join us to be part of a team committed to excellence and continuous growth.

Application Process

If you meet the above criteria, please submit your application letter, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, a copy of the National Identity Card, a resume/CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and names of three (3) professional referees who can attest to your competence, character, and integrity.

Submission of Applications

Submit your application via electronic mail to: recruitment@kaa.go.ke or in hard copy, quoting the Job Reference on the email title line or envelope to:

General Manager, Human Resource Development
Kenya Airports Authority
Head Office, Airport North Road
P.O. Box 19001-00501
Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline

Your application must be received by Monday, 24th June 2024 at 5.00pm East African Time.

KAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.

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We wish you the best in your application process. At Kenya Airports Authority, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds as we continue to strive to become a better development partner. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not charge any application or recruitment fee, whether refundable or not.