REF:AM-JKIA/02/JUNE 2024
Job Purpose
Airport Manager, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
(JKIA) will be responsible for safe and efficient operations of the airport on
daily basis covering both passengers and cargo hubs. He/ She will ensure all
aspects of the airport are fully functioning and compliant with established
regulations and standards of Customer Service. He / She will work with
employees, service providers and other stakeholders from commercial sector,
government, regulatory authorities, security agencies and the community to provide
exceptional seamless safe and efficient service to passengers and customers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities will entail:
Managing and directing the implementation and
compliance with the Civil Aviation Standards and Recommended Practices in
facilitation, security and safety and other regulatory requirements;
Preparing, implementing and monitoring the Airport’s
operating and capital budgets;
Developing and implementing product and service delivery strategies in consultation with marketing and other stakeholders to meet customer needs at various touch points;
Developing and implementing robust and strategic
partnerships with airport stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient
delivery of airport services;
Developing and implementing the Airport Strategic
Plan;
Ensuring Airport Certification
Developing and implementing an airport environmental
programme;
Developing and implementing facility management
plans; and
Maximizing overall financial performance of the
Airport.
Person Specification
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance,
Engineering, Economics or related field, from a recognized institution of
higher learning;
Relevant Master’s degree qualification from a
recognized institution of higher learning;
Relevant certification in Airport Operations,
Aviation Safety, Aviation Security, or Civil Aviation Management is an added
advantage;
Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working
experience with at least eight (8) years’ experience gained in a senior
management /leadership position with hands on experience and proven track
record in operations, safety, customer, people and relationship management;
Working knowledge and/or understanding of airport
operations and management and operations of State Corporations; and
Proficiency in IT with practical working experience
gained in a highly automated ERP environment such is SAP is essential.
Skills and Competencies
Strategy execution, analytical, people management,
coaching, problem solving & decision-making, prudence financial management,
team work, good communication, interpersonal, risk management and leadership
skills.
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
requirements
Shortlisted candidates will be required to have a
valid;
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue
Authority (KRA);
Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of
Criminal Investigations;
Self-Declaration Form stamped by the Ethics &
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
Certificate of Clearance from Higher Education Loans
Board (HELB); and
Clearance Certificate from a recognized Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB).
How To Apply
Application Criteria
If you meet the above criteria, please submit your
application letter, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates
and testimonials, a copy of the National Identity Card, a resume/curriculum
vitaehighlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary,
a daytime phone contact, email address and names of three (3) professional
referees who can speak of your competence, character and integrity.
Submission of Applications
Interested and qualified persons are requested to
make their applications via electronic mail recruitment@kaa.go.ke or in hard
copy quoting the Job Reference on the Email title line or on the envelope to:
General Manager, Human Resource Development
Kenya Airports Authority
Head Office, Airport North Road
P.O. Box 19001-00501
NAIROBI.
To be considered, your application must be received
not later than Monday, 24th June 2024 at 5.00pm East
African Time addressed to the contact provided above.
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