DIRECTOR AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES

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 positions in the Division of Air navigation Services

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES (1 Post)

Reporting: Report to the Director General

Main function of the job
To provide air navigation services within the designated flight information region

Duties and Responsibilities
1. To ensure effective management of financial and human resources allocated to the air navigation services division
2. To advise the Director General on all matters relating to air navigation services
3. To ensure efficient and effective provisions of air navigation services
4. To coordinate search and rescue missions
5. To ensure the air space within the flight information region is appropriately equipped and maintained
6. To determine the cost of providing air navigation services institute measures to recover the cost
7. To effect continuous improvement and efficiency in the quality of air navigation services
8. To plan and convene the civil and military coordination committee meetings
9. To perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director General from time to time

Requirements
Master’s degree in any one of the following disciplines; Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Science, Business Administration with Basic Training in Air Traffic Management, Communication navigation Surveillance or Aeronautical Information Management

Minimum Experience
Must have a relevant working experience of at least ten (10) years, five (5) of which should be in Managerial position


GENERAL, TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR POSITION
• Successful candidate for the position will initially be appointed on three years performance contract
• All officers are required to observe the TCAA Code of Conduct
• Other terms and conditions of service are according to the TCAA Staff Rules
• TCAA is an equal opportunity employer. All are encouraged to apply
• Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Only successful candidates will be contacted

MODE OF APPLICATION:
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 addresses including telephone number(s) and email addresses.

Application letters should clearly be marked on top of the envelope, “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES” and be sent to the address below not later than 17 April 2015

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

Source: Daily News 8th April 2015