- Kenya's national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), invited applications from Kenyans to fill over 20 vacancies in several cities
- The airline listed the requirements for each specific position and set deadlines to submit CVs and other documents
- Among the job openings are vacant positions for engineers and marketing officers with different years of experience
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Kenya's national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), has announced exciting career opportunities for professionals in diverse fields.
The airline advertised the vacancies on its website and set August deadlines for Kenyans to apply for the vacant positions.
It urged qualified candidates to submit their academic and professional certificates through its recruitment portal.
"If you fit the profile, then apply today. Please submit a copy of your detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) via the Kenya Airways careers section. KQ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment," it stated.
Which vacancies did KQ advertise?
1. Airport officer - Dubai
The jobholder will ensure that standards of punctuality and customer service are delivered by third parties.
Requirements:
- At least three years of experience as a supervisor in all-round airport handling.
- Hold a bachelor's degree or a diploma.
2. Controller (GSE maintenance) - Nairobi
The controller will ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, processes, procedures and organisation standards.
Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in engineering.
- At least three to five years of experience in maintenance service delivery.
3. Manager, marketing (East, Central and South Africa) - Nairobi
The jobholder will develop and implement demand and lead generation strategies in the assigned territory.
Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in marketing.
- At least seven years of experience in a dynamic marketing environment.
4. Business performance manager, operations - Nairobi
He/she will prepare quarterly and bi-annual reforecasts and support annual budget processes.
Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
- At least five years of airline experience.
5. Manager, corporate brand and partnerships
The jobholder will manage the KQ brand across the product portfolio.
Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in marketing, business or communications.
- At least seven years of experience.
Which other jobs did KQ announce?
- GSE maintenance technician - Nairobi.
- Customer service agents (Nairobi and Mombasa).
- Airport officer (UAE).
- Sales executive - Kinshasa.
- Global corporate account manager - Hounslow (West London).
- Human resource associate - Nairobi.
- Travel advisor - Nairobi.
- Technical assistant - Nairobi.
- Maintenance machinist - Nairobi.
- Aviation plating shop technician - Nairobi.
- Maintenance technician - Nairobi.
- Aviation calibration technician.
- Finance analyst - Nairobi.
- Senior technician workshop - Nairobi.
- Safety and quality officer - Nairobi.
- Senior mechanical engineer - Nairobi.
- Aircraft maintenance engineer - Nairobi.
- Principal planning engineer - Nairobi.
- Quality assurance engineer - Nairobi.
- Cabin mechanic - Nairobi.
- Asante rewards royalty agent - Nairobi.
- Travel advisor - Johannesburg.
Which other institutions advertised jobs?
In related news, the Kwale County Public Service Board advertised job openings for certificate, diploma and degree holders.
The National Crime Research Centre posted 21 job openings.
Kenya Commercial Bank announced that it was hiring sales agents and other staff members.