Kenya Airways, a leading airline committed to providing world-class travel experiences, is currently inviting applications for a number of career opportunities across different regions and departments. The available roles cover a wide spectrum of disciplines, from commercial operations and finance to information technology, engineering, and facilities management.
These positions provide opportunities for talented professionals to contribute to the airline’s mission while gaining invaluable career development experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Below are the details of each available position.
Commercial Manager: Coastal Region
Location: Mombasa
Department: Commercial
Type: Permanent
The Commercial Manager for the Coastal Region will be overall accountable for driving sales of Kenya Airways products and services within the designated region. The position requires a strong focus on achieving set revenue targets while ensuring a customer-centric approach to service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing regional sales strategies in alignment with the airline’s overall commercial objectives.
- Building strong customer relationships to enhance loyalty and create memorable customer experiences.
- Leading the sales team in the region to achieve and surpass revenue goals.
- Monitoring market trends, identifying business opportunities, and ensuring effective deployment of sales initiatives.
- Coordinating with other internal teams to ensure seamless execution of sales and marketing activities.
- Acting as a brand ambassador for Kenya Airways in the region to maintain a strong market presence.
Data Scientist
Location: Nairobi
Department: Information Technology
Type: Permanent
The Data Scientist will report to the Senior Manager – Data Science & Analytics and will be responsible for advising the business on the potential of data. This includes providing new insights into the company’s mission and supporting the achievement of operational and strategic goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying and developing opportunities for leveraging data to drive business improvements.
- Designing and implementing statistical models to address business challenges.
- Collaborating with various departments to understand business needs and align data-driven solutions.
- Applying machine learning, predictive modeling, and advanced analytics techniques to business operations.
- Communicating complex analytical findings in a clear, concise manner to stakeholders.
- Ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with relevant standards and policies.
Data Analyst
Location: Nairobi
Department: Information Technology
Type: Permanent
Reporting to the Manager – Analytics, the Data Analyst will serve as a specialist in managing data from various sources and translating it into actionable business insights. The role requires strong technical and analytical capabilities to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collecting, cleaning, and maintaining datasets from internal and external sources.
- Designing and generating reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings.
- Conducting descriptive and diagnostic analytics to uncover trends and patterns.
- Supporting departments with data analysis for performance monitoring and forecasting.
- Working closely with the Manager – Analytics to refine reporting processes and introduce new analytics tools.
- Ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability of reported data.
Assistant Accountant – Treasury
Location: Nairobi
Department: Finance
Type: Contract
The Assistant Accountant in Treasury will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial transactions. The position requires close attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing customer refunds and staff claims in a timely and accurate manner.
- Updating vendor bank accounts to maintain correct financial records.
- Raising receipts for customer payments and reconciling them against outstanding balances.
- Assisting in the preparation of bank reconciliations to ensure alignment of financial data.
- Supporting the Treasury team in handling payment processes and reporting activities.
- Maintaining accurate financial documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
Data Engineer
Location: Nairobi
Department: Information Technology
Type: Permanent
The Data Engineer will report to the Manager – Data Engineering and will be responsible for designing, building, and managing reliable data systems to support organizational needs. The position requires advanced technical expertise and the ability to work with diverse data sources.
Key responsibilities include:
- Documenting data models and ensuring consistency across systems.
- Architecting distributed systems for large-scale data storage and processing.
- Creating and managing data pipelines to ensure smooth data flow.
- Combining data from multiple sources to enable integrated reporting and analysis.
- Collaborating with analytics and business intelligence teams to provide accurate datasets.
- Ensuring security, compliance, and reliability of all data-related processes.
Senior Manager – Facilities Management
Location: Nairobi
Department: Operations
Type: Permanent
The Senior Manager – Facilities Management will take overall responsibility for leading and executing the facilities management strategy of the airline. This senior leadership role requires strong strategic thinking, team management, and project execution capabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing the facilities management strategy in alignment with corporate goals.
- Overseeing the maintenance and operation of the airline’s facilities to ensure efficiency and safety.
- Managing facilities budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
- Ensuring compliance with all safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
- Leading teams responsible for facilities maintenance and upgrades.
- Providing leadership in implementing sustainable practices in facilities management.
- Coordinating large-scale projects and renovations to meet organizational requirements.
Controller – GSE Maintenance
Location: Nairobi
Department: Operations
Type: Permanent
The Controller for GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Maintenance will be responsible for ensuring effective deployment of workshop capabilities for the cost-effective provision of maintenance services. The role requires strong technical and organizational skills to ensure both planned and ad-hoc maintenance needs are met.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating the deployment of workshop resources to meet operational requirements.
- Managing planned and ad-hoc maintenance activities for ground support equipment.
- Ensuring maintenance activities are conducted in line with cost, time, and quality expectations.
- Monitoring equipment performance and ensuring timely servicing to reduce downtime.
- Collaborating with other operations teams to ensure seamless support for ground handling.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in workshop processes and service delivery.
Conclusion
These job opportunities represent a chance to join a leading airline and contribute to its continued growth and success. Each role comes with specific responsibilities designed to support the organization’s broader objectives, while providing opportunities for professional growth and development.
