Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for the control of birds and other wildlife species within and around the airports and airstrips.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintaining surveillance of wildlife activity in the airports, airstrips and the surrounding environment;
- Scaring away birds / wildlife within the airport premises;
- Carrying out airfield inspection and surveillance, identifying and deterring potential wildlife hazards;
- Monitoring behaviour and movement of bird /wildlife within the airport premises to ensure they do not interfere with safety of aircraft;
- Recording bird/wildlife control activity/incident in the wildlife log sheet;
- Communicating wildlife-related emergencies and the hazardous presence of wildlife to Duty Wildlife Officer in charge for action;
- Participating in the clean-up process in case of a bird strike; and
- Collecting and collating wildlife strike data and assists in bird and wildlife surveys.
- Participating in bird / wildlife risk management assessment activities to devise bird / wildlife control measures;
- Participating in Bird/Wildlife Control Section Research activities to devise Bird / Wildlife control measures;
- Participating in the local Wildlife Bird Strike Committee meetings and ensure local stakeholders are involved in effective bird/wildlife hazard control mitigations;
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Grade C or equivalent
- Certificate in Wildlife Managementii.
- Age – Not more than 26 years (Born from January, 1997)
Skills and Competencies
- Teamwork, good communication and interpersonal skills
Method of Application
Terms and Conditions of Service
- The Corporation Secretary and General Manager positions shall be for a three (3) year contract term renewable subject to satisfactory performance or attainment of mandatory retirement age whichever happens earlier. The other positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms as per the provisions of the Authority’s Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual.
Documents to be submitted by the Applicants
- Application letter should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), a daytime phone contact, email address, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees and copies of academic and relevant professional certificates.
- Kindly note that prospective applicants can only apply for a single position which they consider themselves most suitable. Multiple applications for different positions will not be considered.
Application Criteria
The full details of the advertisement can be accessed on KAA Website https://www.kaa.go.ke under Careers Section for detailed job descriptions, requirements for appointment and instructions on how to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the following clearance certificates as per the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:
- Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
- Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
The clearance certificates should be valid and current.
The self-declaration Form from EACC should indicate the respective position that is being applied for.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to provide original National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates during the interview.
Submission of Applications
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications via electronic mail [email protected] or in hard copy quoting the Job Reference on the Email title line or on the envelope to:.
Managing Director / CEO
Kenya Airports Authority
KAA Head Office, Airport North Road
P. O Box 19001-00501, Nairobi Kenya.
- To be considered, your application must be received not later than Monday, 21st August, 2023 at 5.00pm East African Time addressed to the contact provided above.
- KAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities, Minority & Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply.
- Canvasing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Note:
- Candidates who had applied for the positions of General Manager, Marketing & Business Development as per the advertisement dated 23rd July, 2021 and the September, 2021 and are still interested are encouraged to re – apply.
- Candidates who had applied for the positions advertised internally on 8th March, 2023 and are still interested are encouraged to re – apply.
- All advertisements of 23rd July, 2021, 28th September, 2021 and 8th March, 2023 have been voided.
