Assistant Director, Air Transport at Public Service Commission

Assistant Director, Air Transport at Public Service Commission

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, AIR TRANSPORT- TWO (2) POSTS –V/NO. 283/2024

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.90, 200-Ksh 124,630 p.m. House Allowance: Ksh 18,066-Ksh 45,000 p.m. Commuter Allowance: Ksh 12,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year Medical Cover: As provided by the Government Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable/Local Agreement CSG 7

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) cumulative service period of five (5) years, and currently serving at the grade of Senior Air Transport Officer, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector; (ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields; Sociology, Government Anthropology, Geography, Meteorology, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Transportation and Logistics, Business Administration or Engineering from a University recognized in Kenya; (iii) a Certificate in any of the following field: Introduction to Airport Operations, Introduction to Airline Operations, Aviation Management, Aviation Security, Air and Space Law, Airline Ground Operation, Air Transport Statistics or Negotiations Skills from a recognized institution; and (iv) demonstrated technical and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

(i) approving airline schedules; (ii) preparing reports on Air Transport matters; (iii) approving country status reports for facilitation of Air Transport; (iv) liaising with international organizations on Civil Aviation matters; (v) preparing and implementing provisions of Air Services Agreements; (vi) preparing drafts for the domestication and ratification of International Legal instruments; (vii) monitoring the economic performance of the Air Transport Industry; (viii) monitoring the operations of scheduled airlines; (ix) identifying international legal instruments for ratification; (x) sensitizing stakeholders on Air Transport matters; (xi) coordinating the implementation of regional and International Air Transport recommendations; and (xii) carrying out research in air transport sector

Public Service Commission

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke

Please Note:
(i) Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
(ii) Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
(iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
(iv) The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
(v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
(vi) It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
(vii) Serving officers shall be required to avail Original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.

Applications should reach the Commission on or before 10th September 2024 latest 5.00pm (East African Time)