Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 10 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
1. Main purpose of the job
The director, technical is a senior management position under the supervision of the executive director. The main purpose of the job is to develop, promote and coordinate implementation of sustainable civil aviation safety and security oversight systems in the eac partner states as directed by the eac-cassoa board.

2. Duties & responsibilities:
• Coordinates the production and dissemination of the eac safety and security publications;
• Coordinates the implementation of east african civil aviation examination system
• Coordinates implementation of state safety programmes and safety management systems within the eac partner states.
• Coordinates the dissemination of aviation safety and security regulations and technical guidance materials to the partner states;
• Coordinates training activities including development and updating of technical training manuals and guidance material;
• Coordinates the collection and collation of aviation safety and security material required for the development of guidance material, training, seminars and workshops;
• Maintains up to date records of available aviation safety and security inspectors, aircraft register, licensed aviation personnel, and a list of air operators (aoc holders, amos, atos) among other relevant records in the region;
• Coordinates the sensitisation of aviation stakeholders and consideration of their comments on the cassoa harmonised aviation safety and security regulations and technical guidance materials;
• Ensures that logistics required for seminars, workshops and training courses are up to date and readily available;
• Ensures timely production and distribution of the agency’s deliverables such as reports, regulations, technical guidance materials, and timely sensitive correspondence with the partner states and international civil aviation bodies;
• Keeps abreast with developments and trends in the specialized field of concern to the agency by reviewing among others, the relevant periodicals, reports and manuals;
• Coordinates the development and implementation of plans and strategies that lead to increased cooperation in safety and security oversight;
• Supervises and assesses the technical staff under his/her supervision;
• Performs other assignments as directed by the executive director;

3. Qualifications
3.1 education
Masters degree in a relevant field of aviation/related discipline from a recognized university.
3.2 experience
• Should have at least ten years of experience in the aviation industry, five of which are at a senior managerial level and/or leadership position.
• Should possess a wide knowledge in flight safety, flight operations, airports management, and aircraft maintenance.
• Should have adequate knowledge of icao systems and procedures.
• Should have basic knowledge and experience in financial and human resource management and administration.
• Should have a good working knowledge of microsoft office (especially of word, excel and powerpoint).

3.3 skills and competencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Strong teamwork, ethic, positive, flexible attitude;
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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