Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 15, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA} is a corporate body responsible for regulation of civil aviation industry in Uganda. it manages Entebbe International Airport (EIA) and thirteen [13] other upcountry aerodromes.
UCAA carries out its work in conformity with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards
and Recommended Practices [SARPs}. The Authority now plans to recruit a suitably qualified Ugandan of impeccable integrity and commitment to till the position of Director General in its establishment as detailed below:
JOB REF: CAA/ADV/EXT/06/2021
POST: Director General
REPORTS TO: Board of Directors
SALARY LEVEL: Exec 1
VACANCIES: 01 .

JOB PURPOSE: The Director General directs the profitable operation and development of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority within the framework of the direction and policies determined and agreed to by the Board.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Communicates the Vision and Mission to the Board and Enterprise
• Provides Professional Management and Steers the Authority on Sound Commercial Principles in accordance with Policies and Decisions made by the Board.
• Steers the Development of Civil Aviation Industry with e view to Promoting Efficient Safe and Reliable Aviation Services.
• Ensures that UCAA acquires Financial Resources, Capital Facilities and Infrastructure to conduct its business and implement its Plans for Growth
• Controls the Resources and Operations of the Authority
• Formulates and gains agreement for major plans, i.e. the Business Plans and estimates of income and expenditure.
• Ensures that all decisions of the Board are implemented.
• Develops and implements management structures, policies, procedures and processes to enable UCAA direct and control all critical aspects of the business and responds effectively and efficiently to changes in the business environment
• Ensures that the Authority acquires a human resource force with appropriate knowledge, skills and experience at all levels, and that the human resource is trained, developed, mentored and motivated in order to ensure that they meet their set objective and remain loyal to UCAA.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with the Government major clients and partners, financial institutions, key suppliers and other stakeholders and the general public in order to ensure their support for the overall good and benefit of UCAA.
• Carries out any other duties that may from time be delegated by the Board, the Ministry and any other Senior Officer of Uganda Government, while in the line of the jobholders’ duty.

Minimum Requirement
• A Master‘s degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, Social Science, Aviation Management, Development Studies, Economics, or an MBA or Law from a recognized University.
• Exposure to Civil Aviation Management or Air Law Training
• Should have relevant Management experience of at least 10 years, 6 of which should be at Senior Management level reporting to a Chief Executive Officer,
• Should have Experience
a. Engaging high level Government officials.
b. Conducting meetings
c. Preparing concise reports
• Prior service in Management of a successful business enterprise would be an added advantage.
• Proven leadership ability with excellent performance record in a highly competitive business enterprise
• Must be a seasoned People Manager with demonstrable prior experience and success in overseeing
• Staff productivity and Performance management.
• Should be between 35 to 55 years of Age.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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Job application procedure
A well written cover letter with a detailed CV and copies of academic certificates with the job reference
number clearly marked at the top left-hand corner of the envelope should be addressed to
The Chairman Board at Director
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority
P.O. Box 5536, Kampala
To be received not later than 5:00 pm, 16th April, 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UCAA is an equal opportunity employer.
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