Brief Description        


The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and operational readiness of drones. The role includes maintaining and servicing drone equipment, adhering to regulatory and safety standards, and operating drones during missions. This position bridges technical expertise in maintenance with operational proficiency to support Fahari Aviation’s mission... and compliance requirements.


Detailed Description        

Principal Accountabilities (Responsibilities)

Maintenance


Conduct routine inspections, diagnostics, and repairs of drones to ensure operational readiness.
Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend drone lifespan.
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including logs, parts usage, and servicing schedules.
Coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers for technical support, spare parts, and warranty claims.
 Ensure compliance with safety standards and KCAA maintenance regulations.


Operational


Act as a drone operator for various missions, including data collection, surveying, and photography when required. Page 2 of 4.
Collaborate with clients to assess mission requirements and plan flights accordingly.
Create and execute detailed flight plans while adhering to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Manage mission data, ensuring secure storage, organization, and analysis.
Administrative and Logistical Support
Assist in managing drone inventory, including tracking usage, spare parts, and consumables.
Coordinate with the procurement team for timely ordering of parts and tools.
Schedule and oversee calibration or upgrades of drone systems.


Training and Development


Support the training of team members and clients in basic drone maintenance and operations.
Keep up to date with the latest drone technologies and operational procedures, sharing insights with the team.


Quality Assurance


Ensure all maintenance and operational activities meet Fahari Aviation’s standards of quality and safety.
Participate in internal and external audits related to drone maintenance and operations.


Job Requirements

Qualification (Minimum)  


Diploma in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
Certificate of Good Conduct.
Valid Remote Pilot License (RPL).
Training in drone maintenance (DJI Maintenance Technician certification) is an added advantage.
Valid Driver’s License.
At least 2 years of experience in drone maintenance and operations.
Experience in aviation maintenance or as a drone pilot is a strong advantage.


Additional Details 

Other Skills


Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret technical manuals and schematics.
Familiarity with data management systems for operational logs. more

Brief Description 


The candidate will be tasked with supporting the different business and IT departments to drive connect opportunities and value generation through Data and Analytics across KQ business.


Detailed Description        

Principal Accountabilities (Key Performance Area)


Lead cross-functional projects using advanced data modeling and analysis techniques to discover... insights that will guide strategic decisions and uncover optimization opportunities.
Build, develop and maintain data models, reporting systems, data automation systems, dashboards and performance metrics that support key business decisions.
Design and build technical processes to address business issues.
Oversee the design and delivery of reports and insights that analyze business functions and key operations and performance metrics.
Recruit, train, develop and supervise analyst-level employees.
Ensure accuracy of data and deliverables of reporting employees with comprehensive policies and processes.
Manage and optimize processes for data intake, validation, mining and engineering as well as modeling, visualization and communication deliverables.
Examine, interpret, and report results of analytical initiatives to stakeholders in leadership, technology, sales, marketing and product teams.
Oversee the data/report requests process: tracking requests submitted, prioritization, approval, etc.
Develop and implement quality controls and departmental standards to ensure quality standards, organizational expectations, and regulatory requirements.
Anticipate future demands of initiatives related to people, technology, budget and business within your department and design/implement solutions to meet these needs.
Organize and drive successful completion of data insight initiatives through effective management of analyst and data employees and effective collaboration with stakeholders.
Communicate results and business impacts of insight initiatives to stakeholders within and outside of the company.
Testing performance of data-driven products.


Job Requirements        


Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science or related degree.
Over 3 years’ experience in leading high performing teams
Proven experience in agile scrum methodology in project and team management
Strong skills in implementing both Kappa and Lambda Big Data processing architectures.
Strong ability to plan and manage numerous processes, people, and projects simultaneously.
A Data Analytics certification by a recognized body/institution
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, PERL, R, Java and SQL are essential for managing data analytics teams.
Statistical analysis: Data analytics managers should have advanced knowledge of statistical methods and be able to perform complex statistical analysis on large data sets.
Data governance: They should be able to develop and implement data governance policies to ensure that data is managed securely and ethically.
Strong skills in implementing Master Data Management solutions, Data Lakes and Data Warehouses.


Additional Details        


Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills.
Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle process.
Good understanding of the Data Management Life Cycle.
Good understanding of Data Science methodologies.
Strong analytical skills to identify patterns and insights from large and complex data sets.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to excel in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
Good trouble shooting skills and ability to work independently/ proactively are a must. more

Brief Description        


Job Purpose Statement: Technology Project Manager will work closely with Business Analysts, Business Process Owners, and contractors (vendors) to manage end to end delivery of key technology projects across Kenya Airways. The successful candidate will lead project change management practices, budget tracking, quality assurance and coordination and reporting on... benefits realization of delivered solutions.


Detailed Description        


Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives that span one or multiple lines of business.
Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives.
Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test, and deployment management activities.
Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization.
Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project.
Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes.
Manage the day-to-dayproject activities and resources and chairs the project management team meetings.
Manage change and communication for each project to ensure return on investment.
Monitor staff performance and complete performance reviews.
Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating across leadership.
Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices.
Participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders.
Define the Statement of Work and Specifications for the requested goods and services.
Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks, and issues.
Set and continually manage project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverable with team members and stakeholders


Job Requirements        


Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, BBIT or other related fields
Project Management Certification (PMP, Prince2, Prince2 Agile, MSP etc.)
 A minimum of 6 years of professional experience with at least 4 years’ experience in technology project management more

Brief Description        


Lead the drive forworld-class operations and service excellence through the deployment and implementation of best practices and a variety of Focused Improvement projects at both a strategic and tactical level. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and acceptance of change through working with staff at all levels throughout the business.


Detailed... Description        


Develop and manage the Operational Excellence deployment to all departments in Kenya Airways, in the adoption of best practices.
Support Heads of Departments (HoDs) in the implementation of Operational Excellence practices.
Identify with support of the Leadership team and facilitate the implementation of process/ profit improvement projects or projects aligned to the achievement of business goals.
Lead the implementation of Operational Excellence metrics at the business including management of the company Operational Excellence dashboard and associated improvement/development.
Plan and coordinate external consultant activities to ensure proper utilization and benefit to KQ.
Review with the Leadership team on a continual basis, priority areas of business requiring system focus for the attainment of business goals.
Develop and track a performance dashboard to monitor performance and improvement in key metrics/ measures for the deployment of Operational Excellence.
Coordinate Lean assessment and continuous improvement monitoring tools for the implementation teams to track progress of implementation of the best practices.
Providea system to facilitate the tracking of profit/ process improvement projectsacross the business.
Generate and manage the management plan for the business, ensure activities/ milestones are achieved.
Ensure regular and relevant communication with Stakeholders in the change process.
Work in concert with Leadership team and Head learning and development to identify business Operational Excellence training needs
Coach and Mentor Continuous Improvement Practitioners selected in the company
Coach Project Sponsors/ Process Owners/ HoDs on supporting and delivery of world class operations performance measures and projects within their respective areas
Prepare and manage the budgetary allocation for Operational Excellence.
Track and verify the financial and efficiency benefits emanating from the Operational Excellence initiatives.
Ensure delivery of budgeted financial savings.
Engage in the selection process for Continuous Improvement practitioners (Change Agents) in the deployment and continuously devise the development plan including certification for White Belts, Yelow Belts, Green Belts and Black belts.
Provide/create regular channels to communicate on performance of implementation teams, benchmark cases Operational Excellence deployment progress.
Benchmark and review performance against industry best in class to provide a platform for comparing performance on an ongoing basis.
Analyze bench mark information, perform gap analysis, seek explanation for the gaps in performance, ensure comparisons are meaningful and credible, and identify realistic opportunities for improvement.
Facilitate the Implementation of best practice - examine the feasibility of making improvements with respect to organizational constraints and preconditions, obtain the support of key stakeholders for making the changes needed, implement action plans, monitor performance, keep stakeholders informed of progress
Monitor and review - evaluate the benchmarking process and the results of improvement initiatives against business objectives, document the lessons learnt, periodically re-consider the benchmarks in the light of changes
Develop and establish position guidelines for the following: Leadership Team, Project Sponsors & Process Owners, Black Belts, Green Belts and Yellow Belts


Job Requirements        


Must possess a Graduate Degree from recognized institution
Must have 8 years work experience in a large business environment with at least 5 in Continuous Improvement
Must be certified in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt –DMAIC.
Must be certified in Lean Yellow Belt – FOCUS.
Must be able to display proven experience in influencing and leading cross functional transformations.
Capability in process mapping and improvements.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency in effective communication of goals and strategies across multiple leadership levels of the organisation.
Experience in leading cross functional teams to implement continuous improvement solutions. more

Brief Description        


The candidate will receive and process supplier invoices timely, correctly coding the invoices, verifying them against contracts and purchase orders and queuing them for approval in compliance with approval matrix.


Detailed Description        

Principal Accountabilities (Responsibility)


Coordinate receipt of invoices from vendors and ensure they are... posted to the correct account code and cost centre and accounted for in the correct financial period.
Verify all invoices received against valid contracts and/or purchase order/goods received note
Subject taxable invoices to tax rates applicable in the various countries to ensure compliance and minimize exposure
Queue invoices for approval by respective cost centre owners as per the company’s invoice approval matrix.
Monitor and follow up approval of invoices and ensure they are no delays which may impact the operations.
Respond timely to queries from vendors and internal stakeholders.
Prepare accurate accruals for costs incurred but not billed to ensure completeness of financial reporting.
Prepare and avail internal and externally audit requirements in a timely manner.
Maintain proper filing of supplier invoices for future reference, recharges to third parties, audit and as evidence in case of any legal claims.


Job Requirements        

Qualification (Minimum)  


Degree in Accounting or Finance or business Field.
CPA section III or equivalent.
At least one year of practical experience in Finance in a busy Organization.


Additional Details        

Other Skills


Exposure to use of accounting systems.
Proficiency in MS Excel/Spreadsheet
Team player.
High degree of honesty and integrity.
Results oriented.
Analytical thinking
Problem solving
Customer service
Personal Motivation more

Brief Description        


The candidate will implement and maintain cost effective procurement requirements for the Kenya Airways Group of companies to achieve a safe, sustainable and reliable Supply Chain and increase shareholder value and organizations profit.


Detailed Description        

Principal Accountabilities (Responsibility)

Buying/Sourcing


Balance daily sales... returns and raise cash receipts and bank daily sales in compliance with
Ensure 100% compliance on e-sourcing tool to execute sourcing activities
Manage end to end purchase to pay process
Review PDI and confirm need before processing the PO. Align with user on need and budgetary allocation/availability
Process PO within approved TAT 12 hours for stock items, 72 hours for non-stock item to ensure 100% delivery to the business.
Expedite on released orders as per delivery schedule. Ensure supplier adheres to quality, compliance and invoice accuracy.
Analyses supplier performance and use discretion to decide which supplier delivers best value to fulfil user needs
Participates in supplier engagement and development work in achieving delivery of consistent Quality within specifications.
Maintain Supplier Procurement trends to offer visibility of volume/value growth position.
Manage project financials ensuring value for external relationships and driving efficiencies in every approach.
Adhere to KQ Procurement buying policies & procedures in all sourcing undertaking.
Perform periodic spend analysis and market research.
Organizational Goals
100% system usage on all sourcing activities
Drive supply optimization and harmonization initiatives.


Suppliers Management


Supplier engagement, relationship management and KPI Accountability.
Prepare reports on supplier performance to ensure timely deliveries and quality assurance.
Organize and facilitate periodic meetings with key stakeholders to review supplier performance & strategies to improve the same.
Enable and exploit supplier innovation to deliver competitive advantage and cost reduction.
Manage day to day relationship with the supplier.


Contract Management


Evaluation of supplier performance against specified performance indicators and SLA’s to ensure adherence to key contract milestones.


Reporting


Provide monthly reports on procurement KPI’s against internal user targets to ensure alignment.
Provide supplier performance reports for monitoring and evaluation.


Savings


Deliver saving through ensuring pricing on PO matches the contracted rates to support the business financial objectives.
Ensure all sourcing is within allocated budget allocations.


Job Requirements        

Qualification (Minimum)  


Business or relevant degree in Supplies Management or equivalent from recognised institution.
Understanding of INCO TERMS.
Good grasp of Supply Chain
Familiar with Supply chain software to help procurement record transactions, manage supplier information.
Familiar with Inventory management systems to understand impact of inventory tracking and ordering processes and with various software used to manage inventory.
Adept at using Microsoft Office applications – from Microsoft Word, used to create correspondence and reports, to Excel, used for producing spreadsheets on supply costs and comparisons.
Knowledge of tender procedures.
2 years relevant experience.


Additional Details        

Other Skills


Must have great communication skills.
Negotiation skills.
Analytical skills.
Track record of Integrity and ability to commit to driving compliance and accepting responsibilities of New SC values. more

Brief Description        


The candidate will lead, manage, sustain & monitor all aspects of the AMO's quality standards and airworthiness functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, company procedures, and industry best practices. This role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring the airworthiness of maintained... aircraft.
Responsible for management of certifying/support staff authorizations; AMO manpower monitoring requirements, inspections & surveillance, coordination & support on AOC aircraft airworthiness requirements.


Detailed Description        

Principal Accountabilities (Responsibility)


Lead, manage the identification, monitoring and interpretation of standards and regulatory changes in aviation regulations, standards (e.g., KCAA, EASA, FAA, national regulations, ISO), and industry best practices. Proactively assess their impact of such changes on the AMO Quality Management System (QMS) and review or develop AMO manuals accordingly.
Responsible for planning, organization and execution of assigned audits, including review of feedback and follow up for effective closures of any related audit findings.
Lead, manage and monitor timely development of surveillance, inspections/spot/product checks plans & implementation for completion to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements /company procedures.
Manage surveillance, inspections/spot checks/product audits to ensure timely closure of findings.
Manage & verify that corrective action is taken by responsible persons in response to any findings of non-compliances/ non-conformances in relation to surveillance, inspections/spot/product audits.
Manage & monitor the implementation and completion of corrective action in relation to surveillance, inspections/spot/product audits findings, SAFA findings, customer aircraft surveys/inspections, ramp inspections findings and evaluate their effectiveness.
Manage & provide management with an independent assessment of corrective actions, implementation and completion in relation to surveillance, inspections/spot/product audits findings, SAFA findings, ramp inspections findings.
Manage certifying/support staff authorizations issuance and renewal.
Manage and monitor support of AOC aircraft certificates issuance & renewal and aircraft dispensations, concessions & extensions.
Monitoring all aircraft major modifications and repairs (changes) are carried out to an approved standard.
Manage and monitor establishment and provision of feedback from maintenance/technical findings/issues and subsequently feeding these back to the Technical Training to incorporate it into the continuation training Programme.
Ensure productivity and efficiency in execution of section’s mandate.
Manage & monitor staff leave, training, competence, office performance related to his/her duties.
Preparing and Controlling the AMO Quality Standards & Airworthiness budget.
Carrying out any other allocated duties including deputizing the Head of AMO Quality during his/her absence.


Job Requirements        

Qualification (Minimum)  


Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Aeronautical/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronic Engineering.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License (CAT “A” and “C” or CAT ‘R’ and Any 2 CAT ‘X’) and holding the respective aircraft type approvals.
Must have at least 2 aircraft type approvals.
Must have attended Quality Management course.
Must have completed training in audit techniques.  
Must have successfully completed training in safety management systems.
Working thorough knowledge of current Civil Aviation Regulations.
Working knowledge of airline operations, Safety and Quality Management System Principles.
MEDA/Airline Investigation Training.  
Must have at least 5 years aviation maintenance experience.
Must have at least 2 years’ experience in aircraft/component inspection and audits.
Must have minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing people.
Must have performed supervisory roles for a minimum period of 2 years.
Must have been in Quality for at least 2 years.


Additional Details        

Other Skills


Demonstrate Leadership Skills
Computer Literacy
Strong Analytical Skills
Good people and communication skills. more

Brief Description        


The candidate will ensure inventory optimization through review and analysis of data and provision of solutions / proposals that guide agreement / contract decisions and establish supplier performance indicators by applying industry proven metrics for measuring & improvement of supplier performance to drive business operations.


Detailed Description      ...  

Principal Accountabilities (Responsibilities)


Drive contracts negotiation by analyzing and reviewing the requisite materials data
Operationalize existing contracts and agreements,
Monitor and control contracts performance – CSP, PBH’s, GTA’s
Generating management reports regularly or as required
Review and management of materials cost


Strategy and Development


Implement Material Management vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance and cost efficiency.
Utilize data analysis techniques to identify patterns, trends, and discrepancies in material costs and supplier performance. Generate reports and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
Implement processes and initiatives to drive continuous improvement in material costs and supplier performance. This may involve benchmarking against industry standards, implementing best practices, and fostering innovation in procurement processes.


Supplier& Contract Management


Manage and track all component contracts currently active with suppliers (CSP’s, Lease, GTA, OEM / Supplier Consignment)
Ensure that suppliers adhere to the terms and conditions outlined in contracts, including pricing agreements, delivery schedules, quality standards, and service levels. Monitor contract performance and take necessary actions to enforce compliance
Evaluate the performance of suppliers or contractors based on various metrics such as quality, delivery timeliness, reliability, and adherence to contract terms. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth collaboration and address any issues that may arise.
Contribute to supplier meetings and negotiations to ensure material management requirements are met.
Implementing CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) System that provides end-to-end visibility by enabling contract data to be structured at the organizational level and also helps to monitor and manage contract terms, dates, important supplier information, type of supplier, type of contract with real-time data insights.


People Management


Contribute to a high performing team that meets agreed objectives, and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.
Set sectional objectives/KPIs, review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.


Relationship Management


Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers, regulatory bodies and supplier that results in timely spares delivery for KQ and third-party customer satisfaction.
Work with cross functional teams to deliver effective solutions.
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, such as procurement teams, finance departments, and project managers, to ensure alignment on material cost objectives and supplier performance goals. Provide regular updates and reports on material cost trends, supplier performance metrics, and related issues
Support new business initiatives and projects. Contribute to review meetings and change process. Ensure subsequent effective inventory management implementation takes place.
Contribute to resolving supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance in conjunction with members of the supply chain.
Work closely with the purchasing team to ensure business strategies are maximized.


Cost Management


Monitor and control material costs to ensure they align with budgetary constraints and organizational goals. This involves analyzing cost data, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing cost reduction strategies where possible.
Contract Development & management
Develop contract lifecycle management system for monitoring, tracking, maintaining and managing contracts to ensure achievement of agreed SLAs in conjunction with Purchasing and Operation management teams.
Contribute to negotiations to ensure material management requirements are met in contracts agreed.


Risk Management


Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance, such as supply chain disruptions, quality issues, or cost overruns. Develop contingency plans to address potential risks and ensure continuity of material supply.


Safety and Training


Ensure a health and safety culture is embraced within the working environment.
Ensure Compliance with Material Management Procedures.
Ensure training requirements are identified and requested to maximize performance in allocated tasks and on all the ASRs corrective actions, Quality and H&S findings being allocated.
Ensure the staff operate in accordance with any health safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors.


Job Requirements        

Qualification (Minimum)  


University degree in Engineering/Procurement/Supply Chain Management/Commerce.
Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills/Bias in analytics.
Experience of working in a material management role and supervising the smooth supply of materials in line with maintenance requirements and budget, ideally within aviation or manufacturing.
Experience in contract management &/supplier performance.
Knowledge of inventory management.
Aircrafts systems or Familiarization course.
Advanced understanding of materials management data and systems
Knowledge of aircraft components/parts
Ability to read, understand & interpret approved maintenance documentation e.g.; IPC, RSPL, AMM, SBs etc.
Knowledge of lean techniques.
Knowledge of aircraft parts airworthiness certification (EASA, FAA) KCAA and customs regulations relevant to aircraft parts desirable good understanding of IAT resolutions and industry rules.
Membership of an appropriate professional body will be an added advantage.
5 years’ experience in Material Management/Supply Chain.


Additional Details        

Other Skills


Proven analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
Cost analysis and management skills.
Project management skills, Organizational skills and Contract Management.
Good communicator with ability to form and maintain good relationships.
Strategic thinking and business understanding.
Results orientated with the ability to plan, deliver against deadlines and meet targets.
Ability to do conflict resolution, is organized and able to balance work and life.
Good in time management and able to do self-improvement.
Resilient and able to manage stress and deliver results.
Has high level of patience, attention to detail and unquestionable integrity and ethics.
Unquestionable integrity and ethics. more

Brief Description        


The candidate will be responsible for professional running of the office of the Cargo Director as a first point of contact for external and internal stake holders at KQ.  This position ensures the efficient functioning of the Cargo Director’s Office, manages schedules, coordinates communications, and handles a wide range of administrative tasks, allowing the... Director to focus on strategic cargo leadership and decision-making.


Detailed Description        

Principal Accountabilities (Responsibilities)


Maintain a high level of confidentiality of the office documents /files to ensure availability and up to date & accurate information.
Maintain and manage the Director's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
Ensure effective time management, prioritize commitments, and provide reminders for important deadlines.
Act as the primary point of contact between the Director and internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, board members, government agencies, and business partners and facilitating timely feedback.
Manage incoming emails, letters, and phone calls, responding or redirecting them as appropriate.
Coordinate domestic and international travel for the Director, including flight bookings, hotel accommodations, transportation, and visa requirements.
Prepare detailed travel itineraries and ensure travel-related documents are in order.
Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, documents, and presentations for Director-led meetings.
Attend meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
Organize and maintain confidential records, documents, and files related to the Cargo Director’s Office, ensuring easy retrieval when needed.
Assist with document preparation, including reports and memos.
Draw the administration expense budget and ensure utilization is within the set budget and lead cost control for the office. Track and manage expense reports and reimbursements.
Assist in ad-hoc projects, research assignments, staff forums and initiatives as required.
Liaise with various key stakeholders to resolve queries/complaints raised by both internal and external clients as well as suppliers.


Job Requirements        

Qualification (Minimum)  


Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, or a related field.
Secretarial Skills Development Course.
Supervisory Management Course.
Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
5 years working experience as Personal Assistant role in high level offices.
Proven experience as an executive assistant or personal assistant, preferably supporting senior executives.


Additional Details        

Other Skills


Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Problem-solving and adaptability.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and proactively.
Reliability, responsibility, trustworthiness, loyal and flexible.
Professionalism and poise
Cultural sensitivity and awareness.
Good Interpersonal skills and teamwork. more

Brief Description        


The candidate will be responsible for the of clearing and forwarding activities while ensuring that all company materials i.e. catering stores and spares are availed and delivered on time at optimum cost to maintenance areas to meet operational requirements of Kenya Airways and Third-party operators. Ensuring full compliance with KCAA requirements, Kenya Revenue... Authority under East African Customs Management Act and relevant civil aviation regulations and Laws of Kenya and Kenya Airways quality standards to support scheduled requirements of Kenya Airways. Responsible of all AOG and critical shipments are cleared and ready for use in the aircraft within the stipulated time.


Detailed Description        

Principal Accountabilities (Responsibilities)

Documentation


IDF and other clearance related documents submissions to various Government agencies
Customs entry registration and perfection
Ensure for all shipment types the process for clearing is articulated and well understood by the team
Provide day to day support to the AOG team to ensure to meet 24 hrs delivery KPI.
Keep contacts for all authorities who make decisions at the airport for customs to facilitate quick intervention to support the logistics team.
Ensure all documentation and accounts for the SHEDS used are up to date and proper credit facility provided to KQ


Efficiency


Bond Management on replenishing for shipments released under bond
Correctly prepare folders per shipment.
Proactively ensure prior release details are provided before shipment arrival.
Correctly prepare prior release with Customs and other releasing bodies.
Customer Service and Compliance
Set sectional objectives or KPIs, review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.
KRA tax exemptions and PGA exemptions
Update the Tracker continuously to ensure correct information is sent out by customer service team to internal customers.
Updating on AOG clearance for quick turnaround.


Quality


 Ensure to handle the shipment and process with utmost care and maintain high quality work.


Cost Savings


Where possible anticipate any costs incurred and move it immediately to ensure cost savings.
Expedite the clearing process to ensure no additional costs are accrued or incurred especially demurrage, customs warehouse rent amongst others.


Job Requirements        

Qualification (Minimum)  


Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies Management and
Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding.
Holder of KRA agent profile.
KESRA training.
3 years’ experience.


Additional Details        

Other Skills


Computer proficiency.
Organization & problem-solving analytical skills. more