REF: OPS/BSCT/AUGUST 2023
Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for the control of birds and other wildlife species within and around the airports and airstrips.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Maintaining surveillance of wildlife activity in the airports, airstrips and the surrounding environment;
Scaring away birds / wildlife within the airport premises;
Carrying out airfield inspection and surveillance, identifying and deterring potential wildlife hazards;
Monitoring behaviour and movement of bird /wildlife within the airport premises to ensure they do not interfere with safety of aircraft;
Recording bird/wildlife control activity/incident in the wildlife log sheet;
Communicating wildlife-related emergencies and the hazardous presence of wildlife to Duty Wildlife Officer in charge for action;
Participating in the clean-up process in case of a bird strike; and
Collecting and collating wildlife strike data and assists in bird and wildlife surveys.
Participating in bird / wildlife risk management assessment activities to devise bird / wildlife control measures;
Participating in Bird/Wildlife Control Section Research activities to devise Bird / Wildlife control measures;
Participating in the local Wildlife Bird Strike Committee meetings and ensure local stakeholders are involved in effective bird/wildlife hazard control mitigations;
Key Qualifications and Experience
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Grade C or equivalent
Certificate in Wildlife Managementii.
Age – Not more than 26 years (Born from January, 1997)
Skills and Competencies
Teamwork, good communication and interpersonal skills
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Terms and Conditions of ServiceDocuments to be submitted by the ApplicantsApplication 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: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.Note:Candidates applying for Internship should follow the steps below:Application Criteria
If you are interested and you meet the above criteria, please send in your application letter attaching certified copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, a resume/curriculum vitae, copy of national identity card, daytime phone contact, email address and names of three (3) referees who can speak of your competence, character and integrity in word document (.doc/.docx) to recruitment_interns@kaa.go.ke or in hard copy to;Managing Director / CEO
Kenya Airports Authority
KAA Head Office, Airport North Road
P. O Box 19001-00501, Nairobi Kenya.Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid police clearance certificate.Please indicate the Department/Position Title on the Email Title line or on the Envelope. Your application should reach us on or before Monday, 21st August, 2023.
Apply via :
recruitment@kaa.go.ke
