Officer: Safety Management Systems & Compliance

Summary Officer: Safety Management Systems & Compliance is responsible for leading the Company Safety Management System and regulatory compliance framework to ensure alignment with ICAO Annex 19. Responsibilities Act as the focal point for safety governance, ensuring integration between operational departments and safety reporting systems Monitor safety performance indicators, trends, and risk exposure, and provide recommendations to senior management for mitigation actions Ensure continuous compliance with authority requirements and applicable ICAO standards Plan, coordinate, and manage internal and external safety audits, inspections, and certification processes to ensure compliance and readiness Lead risk assessment processes, hazard identification, and mitigation planning across operations Oversee safety investigations, ensuring proper documentation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions Manage safety data collection, reporting systems, and analysis to support data-driven safety decisions Coordinate with operational departments to ensure safety standards are embedded in daily operations and decision-making Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety management, compliance processes, and audit readiness Education and Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety Management, or related field Minimum 5 years’ experience in aviation safety or compliance, including experience in Safety Management System (SMS) implementation or regulatory authority work Professional certifications not required Proficiency in English and Swahili Preferred Qualifications Additional training or specialization in Safety Management or Compliance is an added advantage ICAO or IATA Safety Management Systems (SMS) training or certification is an added advantage Experience managing audits, certification processes, or working with aviation regulatory environments is an added advantage Additional language proficiency is an added advantage Requirements Technical Safety management systems (SMS) expertise Regulatory compliance and audit management Risk assessment and hazard analysis Investigation oversight Data analysis and reporting Familiarity with safety databases and reporting systems Strong knowledge of ICAO Annex 19 (SMS) Experience with audit frameworks (internal and external) Behavioral Attention to detail and analytical thinking Strong communication and coordination skills Integrity and accountability Proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation Power Ability to interface with regulators and senior leadership Cross-functional coordination and influence Decision-making in safety-critical environments Ability to drive compliance and enforce standards Characteristics Successful completion of internal and external audits Number and severity of safety incidents and trends Effectiveness of risk mitigation actions Timeliness and accuracy of safety reporting Implementation of corrective and preventive actions Primary Industry: Air Transport: 5 Years