RwandAir Ltd is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda. It operates domestic and international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport. Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe, and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world while ensuring a fair return on investment. As part of the expansion strategy, we are looking for interested, qualified, and competent candidates to fill the following position:

Job Title: Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) Project Officer

Reports to: Director ORAT

Department: Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer

Location: Kigali International Airport – Town Office

Job Purpose

The Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) Project Officer shall report directly to the Director ORAT and provide project coordination, planning, monitoring, reporting, and process management support to ensure the effective implementation of the Airline Operational Readiness and Transfer (ORAT) Programme.

The ORAT Project Officer supports the planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of activities required to achieve operational readiness and a successful transition to the new airport. The role is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of operational readiness processes and coordinating the integration of people, processes, systems, facilities, equipment, and operational procedures across airline functions.

The position is primarily process-oriented, focusing on readiness planning, governance, documentation control, stakeholder coordination, performance tracking, compliance monitoring, and reporting to ensure ORAT activities are delivered in a structured, controlled, and timely manner.

How to Apply

An application letter addressed to the Chief HR & Administration Officer;
Recent Curriculum Vitae;
Copies of Notarized Degree/Diploma certificates
Relevant certificates;
Copies of academic papers;
A photocopy of the Passport/National ID;
Three referees

The deadline for submitting application documents (Only PDF Format) is October 8th, 2026.

If you believe you are the right candidate for this role, please send in your application by clicking on the 'Apply button'.

Position Number: RN000492

Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) Project Officer - Africa

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