Security & Environment Manager Job in Kenya
Key Responsibilities
Advise top leadership, managers and general staff on current security situation, including criminality in the country and ensuring that standards are maintained consistently with actual or potential threat level.
Develop the capabilities and expertise, especially security management systems of the security team.
Proactively provide commercial and pragmatic security advice and solutions for the markets, including working with our client management to set policy and standards and manage security programmes.
Work with the business and other internal stakeholders such as the HR, Sales and Marketing teams on relevant matters affecting the markets including compliance & ethics and counterfeit issues.
Proactively lead security initiatives and draw in and coordinate other necessary contributors.
To build up an effective internal and external (law enforcement, government and elsewhere) network of contacts to assist with the protection of our client business and support law enforcement as required – this includes high-level decision making on security emergencies.
Protecting company employees, assets, brands, reputation and business operations/activities from actual or potential security threats.
Preparing high quality reports including intelligence briefing, threats assessments and investigative reports;
Having a comprehensive understanding of all the businesses and the risks they face and producing a resultant security risk assessment;
Providing strong leadership to the security function and maintaining close links with our client Leadership Team.
Communicating the risks to our client Leadership team and providing appropriate advice;
Creating, and driving proactive security programmes, with stakeholders, to ensure the continued safe and effective operations of the company;
Ensuring the physical security of all facilities and personnel including conducting security vulnerability assessments;
Overseeing operations of ETP and pest control services.
Contributing to the global response to crisis and other significant events;
Establishing and maintaining close liaison with
relevant law enforcement and government officials;
Establishing training and security awareness for employees – third party providers – and providing professional security advice and consultation to corporate management.
Qualifications
A honours Bachelor’s degree and Kenyan citizen
Relevant training and experience in security, safety and environment management.
Good knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 standards
Good knowledge of the commercial security field including, experience in threat analysis, Physical, people & travel security and developing risk analysis; experience in evaluating and implementing physical asset protection and conducting site surveys and awareness of executive protection
Good knowledge of the conducting and managing complex investigations, i.e. fraud allegations and civil investigations; conducting witness, victim, and suspect interviews experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Be able to prepare documentation for corporate leadership or governmental agencies;
Ability to work confidently, persuasively and to gain the respect and trust of other senior managers;
Flexible attitude to travel
At least 1 year management experience in manufacturing Industry
Prior experience is required in military, government agency, law enforcement or as a corporate security professional. Minimum requirement is Captain in military or Inspector of police.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV to recruitment@sheerlogic.co.ke by 3rd April 2018 clearly indicating the job title as the subject head.
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