KENYA AIRPORTS AUTHORITY
MANAGER OPERATIONS – JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Background
Kenya airports Authority is a State Corporation established under the KAA ACT (Cap 395) whose
mandate is to construct, operate and maintain aerodromes, as well as provide such other amenities and
facilities for passenger and other persons making use of the services or other facilities so provided within
Kenya.
Job Purpose
KAA is looking to recruit Manager Operations – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport whose overall
purpose is to perform administrative and operational management responsibilities of the airport to ensure
provision of well-coordinated airport services and efficiency of operations according to laid down
procedures.
Main Responsibilities
Reporting to the Airport Manager, the key responsibilities include:-
• Ensures that all facilities and services are provided at the airport in a well coordinated manner
and in accordance with internationally recognized standards and recommended practices for
compliance with local, regional and International standards
• Ensures that maintenance and facility management plan for the airport is in place and
implemented
• Receives, analyzes and follow up on daily airport operation reports to ensure prompt attention
and feedback.
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Coordinates, complies and follows up action on daily, weekly, monthly , annual and statutory
reports
• Oversees and coordinates the development and updating of operational plans, manuals and
procedures through constant research and investigation to ensure efficiency of operations.
• Participates in preparation of airport emergency plans and implementation to ensure proper
coordination during crisis management.
• Communicates to all stakeholders on new regulations and standards of the airport operations ,
facilities and general services
• Oversees the implementation of training plans for staff and airport user’s awareness sessions to
ensure adherence to set plans and achievement of objectives.
• Draws up , reviews , and implements the airport certification plan
• Follows up implementation of action plans in ICAO Audits, Plans and procedures of other annexes
• Coordinates activities between KAA, external business agencies, VIP facilitation and other
organizations.
Qualification and Experience
• University Degree in Business or a related field
• Postgraduate qualification in Management or a related field
• Training and thorough understanding of Airport Operations
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Aviation Operations
How to apply
Interested candidates are required to submit an application letter, Curriculum Vitae and copies of
certificates and other testimonials on or before 2nd September 2011 to the address below quoting
reference on the envelope - KAA/HR/MOPSJKIA/8/2011
The Managing Director
Kenya Airports Authority
P.O.BOX 19001 -00501
NAIROBI