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Principal Legal Officer – 2 Positions

KCAA GRADE 4 (REF: CS/03/23)

Job Description 
Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Providing legal advice to operational and functional areas of the Authority to avoid vulnerability to liabilities under the Law.
• Preparing and reviewing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action.
• Drafting for enactment of proposed legislation and promulgation of regulations by the Authority. 
• Initiating review of Aviation legal instruments and Aviation policy documents on behalf of the Authority.
• Preparing and filing pleadings for and on behalf of the Authority.
• Prosecuting for and representing the Authority in law courts, tribunals and quasijudicial tribunals.
• Rendering professional legal advice to the Authority on the ratification and domestication of international conventions related to Aviation matters.
• Reviewing Drafting contracts, MOUs, bilateral agreements, legal instruments and policy documents on behalf of the Authority.
• Assisting in the preparation of the Legal department’s budgets and expenditures. Undertaking legal research and preparing opinions on matters affecting the Authority.
• Undertaking legal research and preparing opinions on matters affecting the Authority.
• Ensuring proper maintenance and management of legal records.
• Articulating key legal and regulatory issues of the Authority in international, regional and national fora.
• Identifying legal and compliance risks arising from the operations of the Authority.
• Managing the risk exposure of the Authority by ensuring compliance. 
• Reviewing and interpreting ICAO directives and Annexes and advising the relevant departments.
• Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed for and against the Authority to ensure expeditious resolution.
• Advising on alternative dispute resolution measures.
• Representing the Authority in defense or prosecution in litigation matters

Person Specifications 
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least: 

• A minimum of ten (10) years’ work experience as a legal officer in a Law firm or related field, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized Institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; International Aviation Law, Public International Law, Environment Law, Employment/Labour Law, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya.
• Hold a valid practicing certificate.
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Principal Legal Officer – Aviation Governance and Compliance

KCAA GRADE 4 (REF: CS/04/23)

Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Rendering professional legal advice to the Authority on the ratification and domestication of international conventions related to Aviation matters.
• Initiating drafting of national laws to enhance implementation of international conventions related to the Aviation sector.
• Ensuring proper maintenance and management of records related to Aviation Law and prepare periodic reports.
• Ensuring enforcement of the Civil Aviation Act and regulations.
• Ensuring the key issues and needs of Authority in terms of the Aviation industry are astutely represented in legal fora in international, regional and national conferences, meetings and workshops.
• Collaborating with other organizations and networks where appropriate, locally, regionally and internationally to improve the Aviation legal sector.
• Initiating review of Aviation legal instruments and Aviation policy documents on behalf of the Authority.
• Implementing amendments and changes of international Aviation legislations and other Kenyan laws.
• Undertaking legal correspondences relating to Governance and compliance with the Aviation Safety Security Regulations, ICAO annexes, SARPs and Civil Aviation Regulations as well as enforcement.
• Maintaining a register of Aircraft securities, including mortgages and liens.
• Preparing and/or interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on Aviation Law.
• Providing legal advice on registration matters (including aircraft, Aviation personnel, legal instruments) and compliance to the Aviation Law and conditions thereof.
• Undertaking legal research and preparing opinions on matters affecting the Authority.
• Initiating the enactment of the legislation proposed by the Authority through the Attorney General’s chambers and the line Ministry.
• Advising on the participation in International, regional and national forums related to the Aviation Law sector; and
• Coordinating the implementation of Board resolutions in furtherance to safe 
• Aviation Safety Security Regulations. 
• Facilitating the undertaking of legal audit and governance as appropriate.

Person Specifications 
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least: 

• A minimum of ten (10) years’ work experience as a legal officer in a Law firm or related field, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognised Institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: International Aviation Law, Public International Law, Environment Law, Employment/Labour Law, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya.
• Hold a valid practicing certificate.
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. 

Aviation Security Inspector – 4 Positions

GRADE 6 (REF: ASSR/AS/05/23)

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities entail assisting in:

• Carrying out routine security inspections at airports, airlines, regulated agents, catering operators, aviation training organizations, air navigation service providers, ground handlers and aviation security service providers.
• Conducting Ad-hoc (surveillance) inspections and reporting on non-compliance for necessary action.
• Undertaking periodic (intermittent) security inspections,
• Conducting follow-up inspections to ensure rectification of identified noncompliance; and
• Collecting information on operator compliance levels and other security matters that could adversely affect civil aviation operations.

Person Specifications 
For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Aviation Management, Law, Criminology, Economics, Public/Business Administration, Structural Engineering, Security Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Aviation Security Basic (123) Course from an institution recognized by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
• Certificate in Cargo and Mail Security Course from an institution recognized by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirement of chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Method of Application

• Interested candidates are required to submit their application letters quoting the job reference number on the envelope & application letter and attaching copies of certificates, testimonials and a detailed CV with full contact details of three professional referees to the address below. 
• The applications should be received not later than 25th August 2023.
• Details of the job specifications can be obtained from the KCAA website at www.kcaa.or.ke 
• The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is an equal opportunity employer. 
• Female candidates and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply. 
• Note that persons with disabilities are required to attach a copy of a valid NCPWD membership card.

The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House – JKIA
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100
NAIROBI

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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