Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 11 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
1. Main Purpose Of The Job
The position entails the overall management and administration of the Agency and coordination of the development of Civil Aviation Safety and Security oversight systems in the Community.

2. Duties & Responsibilities:
2.1 Administrative
1. Oversees all operations of the Agency.
2. Creates a high-performance organization that consistently delivers results by coordinating all technical, administrative, financial and human resource functions of the Agency.
3. Prepares and oversees the implementation of the Agency’s strategic plan, annual program of activities, budget and procurement plan.
4. Ensures implementation of activities while driving optimal utilization and productivity from all organization’s assets and ensuring a positive return on all capital investment and operating expenditure.
5. Develops and fosters relationships with local and international partners through engaging proactively with the industry, relevant government departments and other stakeholders.
6. Mobilizes required financial, technical and logistical support from Development Partners.
7. Convenes and provides secretariat services to the Board.
8. Develops and improves administrative systems of the Agency.
9. Promotes positive corporate culture and image of the Agency.

2.2 Technical
1. Coordinates the exchange of information among EAC Partner States and other partners/agencies.
2. Coordinates the designation of aviation inspectors with the Partner States as required to conduct inspections.
3. Identifies and oversees training requirements for the inspectors, on-job-training, general knowledge in regional oversight system.
4. Monitors implementation of management policies, joint regulations, certification and supervisory procedures among others.
5. Manages the delivery of technical support to Partner States through the pooling of specialist resources in Safety and Security oversight.
6. Establishes and maintains a register of aircraft accident and incident investigators who are available to the Agency from the Partner States.
7. Facilitates the sharing of technical resources in the Region to conduct specified activities.
8. Liaises with Partner States and other stakeholders on issues related to Aviation Safety and Security oversight, development of Civil Aviation Regulations, procedures and processes.
9. Ensures standardization and quality of the Agency’s products, such as harmonized regulations, directives, procedures and processes for the licensing of aviation personnel and certification of aviation activities in Partner States.
10. Represents the Agency at international and regional Safety and Security oversight-related meetings, conferences, symposia, among others.
11. Performs such other duties within the scope of the Agency Protocol as may be directed by the Agency Board or the EAC Council from time to time.

3. Qualifications & Experience:
• A Master’s degree from a recognized institution of higher lea
• Professional certification in Aviation would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years working experience, of which at least eight (8) years are at a senior management position in the Aviation industry.

4. Skills And Competences:
• Proven knowledge and track record in the Aviation industry.
• Excellent communication and report writing skill
• Strong people engagement, negotiation and influencing skill
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities in a changing environment and capitalize on them.
• Adaptability to drive change and transformation, with a proven capability of resolving complex situations.
• Experienced team leader of diverse background with the ability to lead, develop and direct team members to delive
• Ability to work under pressure, with strong organizational, planning, prioritization and execution skill
• A person of high integrity.
• Proficiency in ICT applications

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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