CHIEF AVIATION SECURITY INSPECTOR POSITION

The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority, (TCAA) was established by the enactment of the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority Act 2003 Cap 80 (R.E 2006) to regulate the civil aviation industry in the United Republic of Tanzania in order to ensure effective implementation of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) as provided in the Annexes of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Authority is also responsible for economic regulation of the activities of persons and institutions providing air transport services and aeronautical airport services. In addition the Authority provides air navigation services in Tanzania.
To meet this mandate of regulating and overseeing the functions of the aviation industry in an efficient, sustainable and cost-effective manner, TCAA invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanian Citizens to fill in the following position in the Division of Safety Regulation

Report to: Director Safety Regulation

Major function of the job
To manage the Aviation Security Section and ensure effective provision of aviation security oversight in
compliance with national and international standards

Duties and Responsibilities
To advise the Director Safety regulation on all matters relating to Aviation Security
To develop annual budgets for the Aviation Security Section and ensure effective utilization of allocated resources
To determine training requirements for Aviation Security Section personnel
To ensure security compliance by the industry with the Tanzania Civil Aviation aerodrome and security regulations
To review security programmes for airports, aircraft operators, airline caterers and air cargo handling agents for approval.
To carry out inspections, audit Inspectors' training system, surveys and tests to evaluate the effectiveness of security practices and procedures of airports, aircraft operators, in-flight caterers and air cargo handling agents and provide guidance.
To review existing security policies, manuals and recommend measures for improvement.
To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director Safety Regulation from time to time

Required Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a Bachelor degree in any field and a background in security, military or aviation security. Good understanding of National and International aviation security Legislations, with at least eight (8) years working experience in security related duties, (5) five of which should be in a senior position. Masters degree will be an added advantage.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ALL THE POSITIONS:
Successful candidates in all Inspectorate posts will be required to undergo inspectorate training (formal courses with on job training).
Remuneration: An attractive package as per TCAA scheme of service and salary structure
Successful applicants shall be employed on contractual terms or on permanent and pensionable
terms.
All officers are required to observe the TCAA Code of Conduct.
Other terms and conditions of service are according to the TCAA Staff Rules.
TCM is an equal opportunity employer. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Application letters accompanied with certificates, Curriculum Vitae and recommendations from at least two referees; one of whom should be from the current employer. Applicants must provide contact address including telephone number(s) and email address.
Application letters should clearly be marked on top of the envelope, "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF (post applied for)" and be sent to the address below

Director General.
Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority. Nyerere/Kitunda Road Junction, Banana Area,
P.O. Box 2819,
DAR ES SALAAM