1. Job Purpose

The Chief Fire Services Officer will be responsible for providing leadership to the section and implement policies for the provision of Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) in conformity with both local and international standards and recommended practices. 

• Key Duties and responsibilities

1. Providing leadership to the rescue and firefighting team through overall planning and  management of the station;
2. Training airport operators and other organizations on ARFFS awareness;
3. Ensuring that  fire equipment and plants are serviceable  to mitigate fire outbreaks;
4. Ensuring  optimal utilization of skills through deployment and supervision of the airport rescue and firefighting team;
5. Ensuring that emergency fire access routes are accessible and free of any obstacles;
6. Inspecting airside equipment such as radars, highloaders, tractors and all other vehicles operating at the airside meet regulatory and safety requirements;
7. Ensuring annual training program of fireman and other unscheduled programs are conducted; and
8. Preparing and periodically testing airports emergency orders.

• Key Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelors degree in Safety & Security Management/Disaster Management / Emergency & Risk Management or a related field from a recognized learning institution
• Senior Airport Fire Officer Certification from a recognized institution
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience with at least 3 years of managerial/supervisory experience

• Skills and Competencies

Teamwork, good communication, interpersonal, supervisory and analytical skills.

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 onKAA 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:

(i) Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations

(ii) Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

(iii) Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

(iv) Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)

(v) 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, 21^st 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:

1. Candidates who had applied for the positions of General Manager, Marketing & Business Development as per the advertisement dated 23^rd July, 2021 and the September, 2021 and are still interested are encouraged to re – apply.
2. Candidates who had applied for the positions advertised internally on 8^th March, 2023 and are still interested are encouraged to re – apply.
3. All advertisements of 23^rd July, 2021, 28^th September, 2021 and 8^th March, 2023 have been voided.