The aim of SASO, established by SADC Member States through a Charter and organised under the Principle of Subsidiarity, is to promote the safe and efficient use and development of civil aviation within the SADC region. It will accomplish this by assisting SADC Member States in meeting their safety oversight obligations and responsibilities as outlined under the Convention on International Civil Aviation signed in Chicago on 7 December 1944 and its safety-related Annexes and Documents.<\/p>\n
Pending the Charter establishing SASO coming into force, Member States agreed to put into place interim arrangements which led to the establishment of Interim SASO and SASO Secretariat. This was achieved through the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and SADC Secretariat on behalf of Member States. This position is open to suitably qualified candidates from the SADC Region.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Interim Executive Director<\/strong> Interested and qualified candidates are required to apply online and do a full registration process, attaching the following documents:<\/p>\n a)A short covering letter stating the position that you want to be considered for and describe how your qualifications, experience and competencies are relevant to the position; Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to produce evidence of any educational and professional qualifications supporting your applications on the day of your interview. Applications with inadequate supporting documents will not be considered.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Main purpose of the job:<\/strong><\/p>\n This position involves the overall management and administration of the functions of the Interim SASO (iSASO) and coordination of the development of civil aviation safety oversight in the SADC Region.<\/p>\n Key result areas – Duties and Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n In the following key result areas, the Interim Executive Director shall:<\/p>\n STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Maintain a strategic relationship with the SADC Secretariat which provides overall strategic policy guidance<\/p>\n \u2022Interpret overall SADC strategic objectives in line with SASO mandate<\/p>\n \u2022Implement the decisions of the Ministers responsible for the Civil Aviation<\/p>\n \u2022Develop and implement a robust strategic plan for SASO together with supporting budgets<\/p>\n IMPLEMENTATION OF CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY<\/strong><\/p>\n Ensure SASO carries out the functions and duties placed upon it in terms of its Charter, including the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Regulating members of SASO and undertaking audits at the request of Ministers or as scheduled in the approved work plan programme for the purpose of assessing compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) REGIONAL AVIATION SAFETY COORDINATION<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Coordinate the work of the Technical Committees and any Working Group that may be established STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Seek and establish strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders in the Aviation industry MANAGEMENT OF THE SECRETARIAT<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Be responsible for the administration of the functions of the SASO and be accountable to the CAC REPORTING<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Submit quarterly reports to the CAC on the activities of the SASO ANY OTHER DUTIES<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the CAC<\/p>\n Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n The Interim Executive Director shall possess the following qualifications and experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Mbabane, Hhohho, eSwatini
\nReference: <\/strong># SADC\/ ISASO\/ 01\/2020
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Contract 4 Years
\nSalary:<\/strong> $ 134,436.00 – 174,708.00 Annually<\/p>\n
\nb)A detailed and updated curriculum vitae;
\nc)Certified copies of your degree(s), Diploma(s) and Certificate(s);<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Provision and management of technical support to Member States and non-Member States at a fee
\n\u2022Training various stakeholders within and outside member states
\n\u2022Ensuring maintenance of statistics pertaining to the CAA of Member States, performance of the region, accident and incident reporting systems and other relevant matters
\n\u2022Ensuring industry analysis information<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Develop organizational policies, staff services rules and procedures
\n\u2022Prepare, for consideration by the CAC, an annual work programme of activities
\n\u2022Ensure exchange of information with the Member States and other relevant agencies<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Act as the representative of SASO and the principal liaison officer between the SASO and its Member States or other stakeholders
\n\u2022Ensure continual engagement of all stakeholders as necessary<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Manage SASO on sound business & financial principles in accordance with plans & decisions of CAC
\n\u2022Serve under the organization\u2019s quality management system as the Accountable Manager
\n\u2022Control the resources of operations of all the services under the SASO
\n\u2022Promote a learning organization through planning for change
\n\u2022Motivate SASO employees by promoting participatory decision making
\n\u2022Prepare, for consideration by the CAC, a fee structure for services provided to non-Member States
\n\u2022Ensure the development and maintenance of a website for SASO<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Prepare, at the end of each financial year but no later than 31 March of the following year, an annual report on the performance of the functions of the SASO for submission to CAC<\/p>\n