Director, Technical Employment Opportunity – Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA)

Job Title:     Director, Technical
Organisation: Civil
Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Ref: CAS/HR/004/2018-2019
Reports to:
Executive Director
About US:
The Civil Aviation
Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA) is a self-accounting institution
of the East African Community. The Agency is looking for a highly motivated,
result-driven and qualified professional from citizens of the Republics of
Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda and United Republic of Tanzania to fill
the following position in the Agency
 Job Summary:  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.
Key Duties and 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;

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field
    of aviation/related discipline from a recognized university.
  • A minimum of 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).
  • 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.
  • Age Limit: Applicants should not be more than 55 years old by 1st
    January 2019.
NB: This
vacancy is only open to citizens of the Republics of Burundi, Rwanda, South
Sudan, Uganda and United Republic of Tanzania.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications quoting
the job advert reference number of the position applied for by registered mail,
courier, email (all soft copies should be in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat) and
dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of national IDs or passports,
copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names
and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone/cell phone numbers to:
Executive Director
EAC CASSOA
P O Box 873,
ENTEBBE
UGANDA,
Email to:
recruitment@cassoa.org
Please do not send
multiple applications!
Note:
  • The recruitment of the above job will be subject to the EAC Quota
    system.
  • You may submit your application either electronically or in hard
    copy but not both.
  • Applications sent through the Post Office or by courier services
    should have the job advert reference written on the top left corner of the
    envelope.
  • Applications which do not indicate nationality and age, the
    reference number, a signed application letters, duly filled and signed
    CASSOA personal history forms (Click
    here
    to download) and do not include copies of academic degrees,
    other professional certificates and three referees shall be disqualified.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 8th January, 2019
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