MANAGER, PLANNING AND STATISTICS (JOB GRADE S7)REF: CP&S/MPS/ FEBRUARY 2025
a) Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for managing aviation data to support strategic planning, operational efficiency and informed decision-making through accurate statistical reporting and analysis.
b) Key Duties and Responsibilities
i. Preparing detailed air traffic reports, including trend analysis and forecasting, using data driven predictive analytics;
ii. Enhancing strategic planning by integrating statistical insights and predictive data analytics for informed decision-making;
iii. Co-ordinating aviation data management and corporate planning by integrating data-driven insights into business planning and decision-making;
iv. Preparing and maintaining comprehensive airport statistical reports, including the Corporate Annual Report, ensuring alignment with industry best practices;
v. Establishing and maintaining a statistical database to support operational planning, benchmarking and regulatory compliance;
vi. Overseeing the implementation and management of the Airport Operational Database (AODB) to enhance real-time data availability for operational efficiency;
vii. Conducting financial and economic appraisals of airport projects, services and infrastructure developments based on data-driven financial models;
viii. Supporting corporate risk assessment through statistical modelling risk analysis to identify potential operational risks;
ix. Collaborating with the user department to incorporate statistical scenario analysis into the Business Continuity Plan; and
x. Leveraging on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to automate data collection, optimize resource allocation and improve forecasting accuracy.
c) Key Qualifications and Experience
i. Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics or Business related from a recognized institution of higher learning
ii. Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution is desirable
iii. Minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must be in a managerial/supervisory position
iv. Relevant postgraduate course/qualification where applicable
v. Professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body where applicable
vi. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
vii. Proficiency in computer applications
d) Skills and Competencies
Teamwork, good communication, interpersonal, supervisory and analytical skills.
Terms and Conditions of Service
Permanent and pensionable terms as per the provisions of the Authority’s Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual.
Documents to be submitted by the Applicants
Application letter should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), a daytime phone contact, email address, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees, copies of academic and relevant professional certificates and a copy of the National Identity Card.
Kindly note that prospective applicants can only apply for a single position which they consider themselves most suitable. Multiple applications for different positions will not be considered.
Application Criteria
The full details of the advertisement can be accessed on KAA Website https://www.kaa.go.ke under Careers Section for detailed job descriptions, requirements for appointment and instructions on how to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the following clearance certificates as per the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:
(i) Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
(ii) Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
(iii) Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
(iv) Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
(v) Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
The clearance certificates should be valid and current. The self-declaration Form from EACC should indicate the respective position that is being applied for. Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to provide original National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates during the interview.
Submission of Applications
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications via electronic mail [email protected] or in hard copy quoting the Job Reference on the Email title line or on the envelope to:
Managing Director / CEO
Kenya Airports Authority
KAA Head Office, Airport North Road
P. O Box 19001-00501, Nairobi Kenya.
To be considered, your application must be received not later than Monday, 10th March 2025 at 5.00pm East African Time addressed to the contact provided above. KAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities, Minority & Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply. Canvasing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.