Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens
of East Africa for the following position tenable at the East African Community
Secretariat:
PRINCIPAL CIVIL AVIATION OFFICER
(REF: EAC/HR/2013/063)
GRADE: P3
DIRECTORATE: Planning and Infrastructure
DEPARTMENT: Civil Aviation and
Airports
REPORTS
TO: Director,
Infrastructure Development
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE
JOB:
To coordinate harmonisation and implementation of
projects and programmes related to civil aviation policies and strategies in
the Community.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and
facilitate the harmonization of civil aviation policies of the Partner
States.
- Initiate and promote the
adoption of a harmonized legal framework in civil aviation of the Partner
States.
- Coordinate and
facilitate the implementation of studies and recommendations in the East
African Civil Aviation Safety Projects and Global Navigation Satellite
Systems.
- Coordinate meetings of
the Heads of Civil Aviation and Airport Authorities and follow up on
recommendations.
- Liaise with international and
regional organizations on civil aviation.
- Develop draft proposals for
projects for funding in civil aviation sector.
- Develop draft Terms of
Reference as appropriate for projects and programmes in the sub-sector.
- Participate in the identification
of regional centres of excellence in civil aviation.
- Prepare progress and
annual reports on the sub sector and follow up on implementation of
Council and Summit decisions related to the Sector.
QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE:
A
Masters Degree in Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Transport Economics or
an equivalent qualification from a recognised University.
10 years of
experience in civil aviation, with 5 years at a senior level.
SKILLS AND
COMPETENCIES:
Strong
aviation, engineering, communication, analytical, statistics, presentation,
negotiation, networking, team-building and computer skills. Ability to pay
attention to detail, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines is essential.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF SERVICE:
All
post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable subject to
satisfactory performance and mandatory retirement age of 60 years.
The above position is
also subject to the application of the EAC Quota System.
In line with the
provisions of the EAC Staff Rules and Regulations, Candidates whose age will be
55 years at the time of appointment will not be eligible.
FRINGE BENEFITS
All
posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport
allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
For more information,
visit our website: www.eac.int.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested
candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier
service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both
academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of
three referees, and day time telephone contact to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. O. Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255/ +255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not
later than Thursday 06th March 2014, 1700Hrs local time.
Female Candidates are
particularly encouraged to apply.
The
East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its
requirements.
PRINCIPAL CIVIL AVIATION OFFICER
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