MANAGER, BIRDS & WILDLIFE CONTROL (JOB GRADE S7)REF: OP&S/MBWC/ FEBRUARY 2025

a) Job Purpose
The Job holder will be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing the airport’s bird/wildlife hazard management program to minimize the risk of bird and wildlife strikes occurrences within the airports and the environs. This role ensures compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations, national aviation standards and best practices while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance aviation safety.

b) Key Duties and Responsibilities
i. Carrying out both scheduled and unscheduled wildlife risk assessments in accordance to relevant ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices in aviation and use the information to develop and review wildlife hazard management plans;
ii. Carrying out research for understanding wildlife changing / emerging trends and management technologies that are used for implementable and manageable effective innovative airport wildlife control techniques;
iii. Developing and maintaining databases, analyzing data and synthesizing the information from all airports for organization’s management decision making;
iv. Developing curricula and implementing training programs for staff and stakeholders to ensure continuous capacity development;
v. Providing guidance regarding the creation of aviation wildlife control related policies and legislation;
vi. Advising management on bio-physical management to ensure strategic management of the environment in order to control bird and wildlife presence in the airports;
vii. Liaising with all government departments, aviation wildlife/safety committees and other organizations which impact on the presence of birds/ wildlife in and around the airports to ensure their involvement in the effective airports wildlife control strategies; and
viii. Working with other relevant departments /bodies on compliance with international and national safety and environmental standards on birds/wildlife hazards.

c) Key Qualifications and Experience
i. Bachelor’s degree in Ornithology / Wildlife Management / Environment / Aviation Management / Animal Science or a related field from a recognized institution of higher learning
ii. Master’s degree is desirable
iii. Statistical and Geographical Information System (GIS) training is an added advantage
iv. Instructor training in aviation wildlife control is an added advantage
v. At least eight (8) years of experience with at least three (3) years of managerial/supervisory experience
vi. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
vii. Proficiency in computer applications

d) Skills and Competencies
Teamwork, good communication, interpersonal, supervisory and analytical skills.

Terms and Conditions of Service
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, copies of academic and relevant professional certificates and a copy of the National Identity Card.
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:
(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 recruitment@kaa.go.ke 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, 10th March 2025 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.