Exciting Career Opportunities at Kenya Airways – Join the Pride of Africa
Kenya Airways, the national carrier and a leading African airline, continues to grow and innovate as it connects Africa to the world and the world to Africa. As part of our commitment to excellence and driving forward our strategic vision, we are looking for dynamic, result-oriented individuals to join our team in key positions across IT, Commercial, and Sales functions. Explore the opportunities below and take your career to new heights with Kenya Airways.
1. IRC5659 – Database Administrator
Department: IT
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Description:
As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, management, and support of all Kenya Airways’ database platforms. This includes Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other emerging technologies. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security of databases that support the airline’s operational and strategic goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Installing, configuring, and maintaining database systems.
- Ensuring database backup and disaster recovery strategies are in place.
- Monitoring database performance and proactively optimizing and tuning.
- Implementing security measures to protect data integrity and prevent unauthorized access.
- Supporting development teams with schema design, query tuning, and data modeling.
- Automating repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and consistency.
2. IRC5658 – Fraud Disruption and Revenue Enhancement Analyst
Department: Commercial
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Description:
This role plays a key part in managing flight disruptions and maximizing revenue. Working in a 24/7 operational environment, the analyst will oversee passenger re-accommodation for both inbound and outbound flights due to disruptions or schedule changes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Handling and rebooking affected PNRs to prevent revenue loss.
- Supporting the creation and rescheduling of flights.
- Ensuring SSR confirmations and minimizing inventory spoilage.
- Proactively identifying and capturing revenue opportunities.
- Maintaining inventory integrity and reducing abuse.
3. IRC5652 – Senior Manager – Data Engineering and Governance
Department: IT
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Reporting to the Head of Data, Analytics & AI, the Senior Manager – Data Engineering and Governance will lead a team responsible for delivering scalable data engineering solutions and implementing enterprise-wide data governance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and execution of data engineering strategies.
- Designing scalable data pipelines and architecture to support business intelligence and machine learning initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with data governance frameworks and improving data integrity.
- Partnering with data scientists and analysts to maximize data utility.
- Driving innovation in data acquisition and utilization for business growth.
4. IRC5651 – Data Engineer Manager
Department: IT
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Description:
The Data Engineer Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development and optimization of Kenya Airways’ data architecture and pipelines. The role is crucial in enhancing data analysis and supporting ML workflows.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing, building, and maintaining scalable data systems.
- Collaborating with analytics teams to ensure data readiness and availability.
- Researching and applying new data acquisition strategies.
- Managing performance and reliability of data pipelines.
- Implementing best practices in data engineering and storage.
5. IRC5649 – Data Governance Manager
Department: IT
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Data Engineering & Governance, the Data Governance Manager will define and implement the company-wide data governance framework. This role ensures consistent data quality and integrity across all domains to support effective decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and enforcing data governance policies and procedures.
- Driving data quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitoring compliance and addressing data issues.
- Supporting data stewardship across the organization.
- Promoting a culture of accountability in data management.
6. IRC5650 – Global Corporate Account Manager (United Kingdom)
Department: Commercial
Location: Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 2RE, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Description:
This position manages Kenya Airways’ Global Corporate Sales portfolio and key TMC accounts requiring global engagement. The role is strategic in achieving commercial targets through leadership and coordination of corporate sales activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and growing global corporate accounts in alignment with company strategy.
- Leading engagement with Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and key stakeholders.
- Developing and executing sales strategies to drive market share and profitability.
- Monitoring performance metrics and improving client satisfaction.
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions to clients.
