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We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for advertised positions. Thank you for showing interest in RwandAir and wish you the best in your application.
General Manager Finance & Support Services
General Manager Commercial
General Manager Operations
General Manager Human Resources
Director of Flight Operations
Director of Maintenance & Engineering
Manager Ground Handling
General Manager Finance & Support Services
Department: Finance & Support Services
Reporting: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Key Tasks:
Production of financial accounts and annual report and accounts
Participate as a member of negotiation team in aircraft purchase and lease agreement.
Responsible for financial analysis for aircraft to be leased or purchased.
Negotiate company in-service contracts.
Ensure effective control and management of cash
Control of revenue accounting process and reporting
Financial analysis and business case production.
Coordinate development of 5 year business plan.
Coordinate and manage the annual budget preparation and its implementation
Budget and management of 5 year business plan
Ensure effective and efficient procurement processes are in place.
Management of IT and delivery of effective and efficient systems and processes
Efficient management of administration functions
Authorities:
Set accounting processes and authority levels
Recommend staffing levels
Highlight variances to plan
Manage team in an efficient and effective manner
Accountability:
Meet manpower and cost targets
Report in a timely and accurate way
Ensure all departments receive appropriate support for their part of the business
Deliver IT solutions
Ensure cost effective procurement
Challenge the business constructively and offer potential solutions
Represent the company to third parties e.g. lessors, bankers
Required Skills:
Qualified accountant
Good communicator
Process driven
Understand competitors
Understand business environment
Analytical
Structured
Detailed
Clear written and spoken English
Team worker
Constructively challenge
Relationship builder
Respected for technical expertise
Accurate
Team player
Decisive
Stamina
Required Education & Experience
Qualified accountant
Good understanding of businesses analysis and evaluation techniques
Experienced in variance analysis and forecast production
Leadership of a finance team in a complex business
Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
Master of Business Administration, or Master of Finance highly desirable
How to apply:
An application letter addressed to Senior Manager -Human Resources
Recent and detailed curriculum vitae
Relevant certificates
A photocopy of the national identity card
Two passport photos
Three current referees
General Manager Commercial
Department: Commercial
Reporting: Deputy CEO
Key tasks:
Set the commercial strategy for Rwandair i.e. the customer proposition, revenue target and deployment of the key commercial levers to meet this objective: sales and distribution, marketing, network, pricing and revenue management, and cargo;
Develop a clear and constant awareness of customer needs.
Develop and monitor the demand picture that drives the 5 Year strategic plan including network and fleet growth,
Establish cross functional working processes with finance, HR and operations on business processes that require multi departmental involvement such as product, schedule, new market entry etc.
Maintain a constant awareness of competitor activities
Identify new business opportunities e.g. ancillary revenue, codesharing etc.
Manage and motivate the commercial team to ensure efficient service delivery
Recruit key staff that are missing and appoint vendors to meet strategic skills that are otherwise missing from the business.
Ensure consistency within company’s branding and marketing mix, especially PR and the Internet and appreciating its continuity;
Ensuring excellent levels of customer satisfaction through working closely with the operational teams.
Authorities:
Staff assignments within the Commercial team
Selection of third party service providers – e.g. system vendors, agencies and consultants
Performance evaluation of direct reports.
Accountabilities:
Meeting revenue targets
Brand awareness in line with the customer proposition
Fleet and Network Plan
Increase revenue and improve profitability
Pricing Strategy
Sales & Distribution Strategy
Cargo strategy
Demand side of strategic plan
Focus on RPK and RASK
Required Skills
Strategic planning and analysis
Contract negotiation and management
Public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to focus on detail and big picture
Analytical thinking
Business and report writing
Able to deal with multiple objectives and sources of information
Relationship building and persuasive skills
Able to challenge and be challenged
Ability to cross reference argument
Accuracy
Endurance
Team player
Systematic worker
Required Education & Experience
Past record of outstanding performance in similar position in an airline for a period of Minimum 12-15 years.
Leadership experience in Sales, commercial planning and marketing is desirable.
Bachelor or master degree in business administration, economics or marketing
How to apply:
An application letter addressed to Senior Manager -Human Resources
Recent and detailed curriculum vitae
Relevant certificates
A photocopy of the national identity card
Two passport photos
Three current referees
General Manager Operations
Department: Operations
Reporting: Deputy CEO
Key tasks:
Provision of a safe and compliant operation
Maintenance of the Company’s AOC
Reduce operational costs and increase On-Time Performance (OTP)
Participate in new aircraft purchase/lease negotiations.
Establishing the criteria for the recruitment of key operational staff
Through their direct reports, provision of aircraft, air crews and support functions to satisfy network requirement
Development of an appropriate standard of safety for the Operations Division.
Ongoing development of the Operations Division Management team.
Ensuring the Company’s Compliance Statement is up to date.
Maintenance of the Company’s Operations Specifications
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer on the operational performance of the business.
Develop an Operational Plan based on the requirements of the Commercial Plan.
Providing adequate financial funding to ensure the safety of the operation
Conduct route data analysis including data for new route evaluations
Approve the annual audit schedule.
Provide the infrastructure, training and resources required for an effective SMS
Provide all operational departments with SMS policies and procedures
Facilitate the application of all SMS policies and procedures to all personnel
Communicate the objectives and direct the applications of the SMS through the appropriate management structure.
Ensure safe maintenance and overhaul of fleet
Ensure SMS responsibilities are appropriately assigned to relevant personnel.
Ensure that effective audit and inspection processes are implemented and evaluated to monitor the effectiveness of the SMS
Ensure compliance with security regulations and company security procedures
Coordinate risk assessments
Through direct reports, provision of aircraft, aircrews, and support functions to satisfy network requirements and to provide a safe operation
Investigation of serious accidents involving death or serious injuries to any person, serious damage to aircraft or damage to property
Authorities:
Staff assignments and selection for personnel within operations
Selection of third party service providers
Performance evaluation of direct reports
Accountabilities:
Safety of the Operation
Air Operators Certificate Management
Recruitment and selection of the Operations Divisions personnel
Required skills:
Ability to understand aircraft operations
Finance ability
Broad based understanding or aircraft maintenance and engineering aspects
Process design and development capability
Ability to work in a structured environment
Self-motivation
Communication skills
Required Education & Experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the field of airline operations or comparable experience in an advisory role
Leadership experience in airline operations
Management of a medium to large airline operation at a senior level
A Bsc in Science, preferably in engineering or other related fields,
Having an IATA accredited courses in the field of aviation is an added advantage
How to apply:
An application letter addressed to Senior Manager -Human Resources
Recent and detailed curriculum vitae
Relevant certificates
A photocopy of the national identity card
Two passport photos
Three current referees
General Manager Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Reporting: CEO
Key Tasks:
Design and implement HR policies in line with RwandAir’s mission
Put in place personnel policy, training and administration ( assessment of training and development needs)
Recruitment and staff retention ( search and recruit competent post-holders)
Design and implement HR strategy embedded in RwandAir’s corporate strategy.
Advise the Executive Committee on the people implications of decisions and initiatives.
Execute change and organisational development initiatives throughout RwandAir.
Plan the RwandAir workforce quantitatively and qualitatively,
Assign tasks, authorities, accountabilities within the HR management team and HR department
Increase productivity and capabilities within the airline.
Put in place and determine compensation policy for all.
Set objectives for the HR organisation
Allocate resources based on the HR budget
Ensure the reliable functioning of core HR processes like payroll, records, etc.
Set a framework of tools and methodologies empowering the leadership of RwandAir’s management team
Authorities:
Personnel decisions within the HR department
Staff assignments
Resource allocation
Determination of variable compensation for members in the HR team
Performance evaluation of direct reports.
Accountabilities:
Performance of the HR department
Compliance of key HR processes
Budget compliance
Skill development within the HR team
Required skills:
HR administration
Organisational development
People training and development
Remuneration, compensation, benefits
Employer branding and HR marketing
People sourcing and recruiting
Talent management
Rwandan labour law and related legislation
Leadership
Negotiation
Conflict management
Facilitation
Effective Communication
Business Writing
Project management
Drive, determination, motivation
Good listener
Empathy
Motivator
Diplomacy
Required Education & Experience:
Minimum 8 years relevant experience in HR or comparable experience in an advisory role
Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in the line management of an HR function
Management of organization wide projects
Master degree in business administration, economics, psychology, sociology, or law.
Director of Flight Operations
Department: Operations
Section: Flight Operations
Reporting: General Manager Operations
Key tasks:
Overall responsibility for the conduct of flight operations
Information reporting as appropriate to the General Manager Operations relating to flight operations
RCAA liaison and direction relating to flight operations
Review and update of the Flight Operations Manual Suite
Monitoring of the Training and Checking Organisation
Produce and amend documents, liaising with the RCAA regarding such manuals and their approval when required relating to flight operations
The supervision of, by delegation, to the dispatchers, flight and route planning data and information to pilots, and load and trim sheet design
Ensure all incidents, accidents, occurrence reports, relating to flight operations are advised to the authority and any other appropriate person or organisations as necessary
Exercise disciplinary authority over all flight personnel, and recruit and select pilots
Ensure by delegation to the dispatchers compliance with specific loading procedures
Ensure a complete and up to date reference library is available to crew
Grant approval in relation to persons not employed by the airline, to be trained by company staff and undertake company courses
Provide control of operational information, so as to keep pilots and other relevant staff advised of all operational requirements
Liaise with outside agencies relevant to company line operations
Ensuring that the flight crew are qualified for the area and type of operation
Ensuring the validation of flight crew licenses and other mandatory flight crew documents applicable to the operation,
Ensuring that every flight is conducted in accordance with the provisions of the operations manual
Maintaining the flight and route planning data and information to flight crew, and load and trim sheet design
Coordinating risk assessments
Providing specialist performance support in relation to company aircraft
Communicate the objectives and application of the SMS to all persons engaged in flight operations
Solicit and process safety improvement suggestions
Assist with the investigation of accidents and incidents.
Authorities:
Procurement of flight operations related capital in accordance with the company budgets
Selection of third party service providers
Performance evaluation of direct reports
Accountabilities:
Safety of the operation with regards to flight operations
Air Operators Certificate
Recruitment and selection of flight operations personnel
Required skills:
Held a Command on the B737 aircraft or equivalent
10,000 hours of flight at least half on Boeing or equivalent
Ability to manage complex tasks associated with airline operations
Ability to manage large numbers of personnel including flight crew
Self-motivation
Communication skills
Required Education and Experience:
Airline Transport Pilots Licence
B737 NG Endorsement
3 Years operating experience as Pilot in Command of B737NG or other Boeing equivalent as approved by the safety authority
Extensive experience in an airline flight operations management role
A university degree in air safety management or any other related fields
Director of Maintenance & Engineering
Department: Operations
Section: Maintenance and Engineering
Reporting: General Manager Operations
Key Tasks:
Provide guidance and advice to the General Manager Operations with respect to maintenance and engineering aspects of the operation
Management of outsourced maintenance and engineering providers
Management of the review process for manufacturer and RCAA airworthiness data
Establishing the criteria for the recruitment of key maintenance and engineering personnel
Ensuring that maintenance and engineering issues relating to aircraft operating leases, including delivery and redelivery conditions, are fully indentified
Review and update of the Company’s operations maintenance and engineering manuals and documentation
Ensure full compliance by outsourced maintenance suppliers with the terms and conditions of agreements
Ensure training is provided in accordance with the requirements of the RCAA for maintenance providers and suppliers
Coordinate the acceptance of aircraft into the Company’s System of Maintenance
Coordinate the Certificates of Registration and Airworthiness for new Company aircraft
Ensure compliance in respect to maintenance and engineering
RCAA liaison and direction relating to maintenance and engineering.
Authorities:
Procurement and management of maintenance and engineering related capital in accordance with the Company budgets
Selection of third party service providers
Establishment of expected service levels from third party service providers
Approval of service level agreements with third part service providers
Performance evaluation of direct reports
Accountabilities:
Safety of the operation with regard to maintenance and engineering
On time performance relating to maintenance and engineering
Dispatch reliability
Recruitment and selection of maintenance and engineering personnel
Required skills:
Safety of the operation with regard to maintenance and engineering
On time performance relating to maintenance and engineering
Dispatch reliability
Recruitment and selection of maintenance and engineering personnel
Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Planning and scheduling ability
Self-motivation
Communication skills
Required Education and Experience:
Having successfully occupied the similar position for at least 5 years.
Hold a RCAA mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings, ICAO/JAA/EASA/FAR licenses / approvals may be acceptable in place of RCAA certificate
Have not less than 3 years of experience in a position responsible for returning airplanes to service
3 years minimum experience maintaining large aircraft preferably including B737 Classic and / or NG.
Manager Ground Handling
Department: Commercial
Section: Ground Operations
Reporting: General Manager Commercial
Key tasks:
Management of outstations and outsourced ground handling providers
Management of airport and ground operations throughout the company’s network
Provide advice to the General Manager Operations in the matters relating to the outstations and outsourced providers
Maintain a high level of knowledge of company standard operating procedures and practices relating to ground handling
Ensure compliance with security regulations and company security procedures relating to outstations
Coordinate training for outstation personnel and outsourced ground handling providers
Manage and have accountability for the regulatory compliance and training of outstation personnel and outstation ground handling providers
Approve training courses and documentation for airport outstations
Approve the training and assessment programs for airport and ground operations
Negotiate ground handling contracts and third party supplier agreements
Oversee the customer service experience from a ground handling perspective
Authorities
Expenditure within the company’s approved budget for ground operations
Recruitment and selection of ground services providers and outstation personnel
Accountabilities:
Delivery of ground base products and services
Management of on time performance from a ground handling perspective
Required skills:
Airport operations management experience
Ability to manage remotely
Ability to work in complex environments
Customer focus and attention
Self-motivation
Communication skills
Required Education & Experience:
Broad based airport management experience
Extensive experience in airline ground operations management role
A University Degree in related fields
How to apply:
An application letter addressed to Senior Manager -Human Resources
Recent and detailed curriculum vitae
Relevant certificates
A photocopy of the national identity card
Two passport photos
Three current referees
The deadline for submitting application documents is 9th April 2012 at 4 pm local time at the front desk of our head office located at Kigali International Airport, Top Floor building.
Senior Manager- Human Resources
RwandAir
Kigali International Airport – Main Terminal Building (Top Floor)
Box 7275 Kigali – Rwanda
Email: alex.karangwa@rwandair.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Note: RwandAir is an equal opportunity employer
RwandAir Jobs March 2012
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