Join Kenya Airways – The Pride of Africa is Hiring!
Explore New Career Opportunities Across Technical, Finance, Procurement, and Strategy Departments
Kenya Airways, a leading African airline committed to excellence, safety, and innovation, is looking for driven, passionate, and talented professionals to join its growing team. As we continue to elevate our standards and expand our impact globally, we offer exciting opportunities to build your career in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Whether you thrive in the cockpit, the hangar, or the boardroom, Kenya Airways is a place where ambitions take flight.
We are pleased to announce the following job openings across our Nairobi headquarters and regional stations:
1. Lead Quality Standards & Airworthiness
Job Code: IRC5389
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Department: Technical
Posting Date: 27-Apr-2025
Job Description:
The Lead Quality Standards & Airworthiness will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of quality and airworthiness functions within the Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO). This includes ensuring compliance with civil aviation regulations, internal company procedures, and global best practices.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversight of the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Ensuring continuous airworthiness of aircraft maintained under the AMO.
- Managing certifying and support staff authorizations.
- Monitoring AMO manpower requirements and resource planning.
- Conducting inspections, audits, and surveillance of maintenance activities.
- Supporting coordination of aircraft airworthiness issues under the AOC.
This role is essential in sustaining the integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance of our maintenance operations.
2. Procurement Officer
Job Code: IRC5371
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Department: Procurement
Posting Date: 24-Apr-2025
Job Description:
The Procurement Officer will be tasked with ensuring cost-effective sourcing and procurement of goods and services for Kenya Airways Group of Companies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing procurement processes and supplier relationships.
- Ensuring timely procurement of materials in compliance with internal controls.
- Supporting inventory optimization and budget adherence.
- Driving procurement strategies that support a sustainable, safe, and reliable supply chain.
- Contributing to cost reduction initiatives while enhancing overall service delivery.
This role supports operational efficiency and long-term value creation for the business.
3. Head of Operations Excellence
Job Code: IRC5369
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Department: Strategy & Innovation
Posting Date: 24-Apr-2025
Job Description:
The Head of Operations Excellence will lead initiatives to achieve world-class operations and service standards through innovation, performance improvement, and strategic transformation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
- Leading tactical and strategic projects focused on operational efficiency.
- Embedding a culture of service excellence and lean methodologies.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions.
- Promoting acceptance of change through structured improvement programs.
- Measuring the success of transformation initiatives using performance indicators.
The ideal candidate will be a change champion with a proven ability to drive operational impact at scale.
4. Assistant Accountant – Expenditure
Job Code: IRC5372
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Department: Finance
Posting Date: 24-Apr-2025
Job Description:
The Assistant Accountant – Expenditure will play a critical role in managing supplier invoice processing and expenditure controls.
Key responsibilities include:
- Receiving, reviewing, and processing supplier invoices in a timely manner.
- Verifying invoices against contracts and purchase orders.
- Ensuring correct account coding of all expenditure items.
- Queueing invoices for approval as per the organization’s matrix.
- Maintaining compliance with internal financial policies and controls.
- Supporting monthly reconciliation and audit preparation processes.
This role supports the financial integrity and efficiency of the accounts payable function.
5. Outstation Accountant – Ethiopia
Job Code: IRC5370
Location: Ethiopia
Department: Finance
Posting Date: 24-Apr-2025
Job Description:
The Outstation Accountant will oversee financial operations at our Ethiopia station, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting aligned with company policies and local regulatory frameworks.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing all station financial records and transactions.
- Ensuring compliance with local tax and statutory regulations.
- Facilitating monthly closing, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Coordinating with headquarters to ensure alignment with global financial practices.
- Supporting audits and internal controls implementation at the station.
- Monitoring cost control measures and assisting in budgeting.
This role ensures financial discipline and operational support at the regional level.
