Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 06 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The job holder shall be responsible for carrying out the functions of the Authority as specified under section four of the Civil Aviation Authority Act and the specific and general functions vested in the Director General under the Act.

Further, the job holder shall be responsible for the management and administration of the Affairs of the Authority, implementation of the decisions of the Board, and any other administrative or corporate function assigned to the Director General by the Board.

In the discharge of his/her duties, the Job holder shall be accountable to the Board of Directors and be responsible for providing effective leadership in the development and management of the Authority in line with policies, laws and guidelines and to ensure that the Authority’s strategic objectives are congruent and align with the country’s goal of attaining the Vision 2030 and the actualisation of the 8 National Development Plan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• Performing all regulatory and oversight functions, duties and general powers relating to civil aviation as promulgated in the Act.
• Ensuring regulation of civil aviation in such a manner as to best promote safety and security for all air transport users.
• Preparing financial proposals for major capital investments and institutional and human resource development projects.
• Engaging and discussing with the government and other stakeholders on all matters connected with or incidental to civil aviation.
• Providing a civil aviation development framework to the government, fully reviewed and endorsed by the Board of Directors.
• Managing Relations with Internal and External Stakeholders including appropriate Government Ministries and Agencies,
• Reviewing of Systems Operations and Procedures to ensure relevance in supporting the mandate of the Authority
• Developing and implementing the Authority’s strategic and operational plans and ensuring attainment of the regulatory mandate
• Prudent management and performance of all Authority’s resources such as staff, finance, machinery and others to ensure the attainment of the Authority’s strategic vision.
• Perform other related duties and functions as may be required from time to time.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Full Form V/Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) ‘O’ Levels with credit or better, including Mathematics and English
• University degree or equivalent professional qualifications in one or more of the major fields of Civil Aviation.
• Relevant Post Graduate qualifications from a recognised Institution.
• MBA or Masters Degree
• Minimum of 15 years experience in Civil Aviation at the Management Level, responsible for the planning of National Civil Aviation development or equivalent professional.
• Strong understanding of Risk Management, Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
• Strong understanding of Strategic Planning. Corporate Governance, Performance Management and General Management Practices
• Demonstrable experience in developing business strategies and effectively leading their implementation
• Knowledge of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) and general civil aviation matters will be an added advantage;

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES
• Highest Standards of Integrity
• Visionary with Strategic Planning and Leadership Skills
• Leader, Influencer and Decision Maker who enjoys dealing with challenges .Assertive and Problem Solving
• Networker with Effective Communication Skills
• Ability to plan and guide the work of a diverse team in a multinational environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Team player who is consultative and inclusive
• Passionate about quality service delivery with a desire for excellence

TENURE
• This is a contractual job with a tenure of three (3) years renewable (subject to satisfactory
• performance).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Applications marked ‘Director General’ together with copies of certificates and a detailed
curriculum vitae should reach the undersigned not later than Friday 16th June 2023
Applicants who meet the above qualifications MUST
Submit a signed application letter accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae including three (3) traceable referees and daytime telephone numbers and contact addresses.

Physical
The Board Chairperson
Civil Aviation Authority
Zambia Airways Technical Base Hangar 38/947M
Kenneth International Airport Road,
P.O. BOX 50137,
LUSAKA. 

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