Corporate Security Manager at Export Processing Zones Authority Kenya
JOB TITLE: CORPORATE SECURITY MANAGER
JOB GROUP 3 – ONE POSITION
JOB REF: Job Ref: EPZA/HR/02/2013
The incumbent shall report to the Chief Executive Officer for overseeing the day-to-day security matters in the EPZA program.
Key Responsibility Areas
- i. Development of policies to address security concerns of the EPZ program;
- ii. Assumes a lead role in ensuring that all persons within the EPZ Program work in a safe environment by investigating reported security incidents, providing security awareness sessions and answering inquiries from all stakeholders regarding security as it relates to the EPZ Program;
- iii. Ensuring security of facilities and assets in the program by conducting threat and risk analyses at each facility to identify potential issues , monitoring internal control systems to ensure that appropriate information access levels and security clearances are maintained;
- Overseeing the day-to-day security concerns in all facilities of the EPZ program including supervision of outsourced security personnel and ensuring their compliance with security policies and procedures;
- Playing the role of secretary to the Health and Safety Committee of the Authority
Minimum Qualifications
- A first degree in relevant field preferably in security administration management;
- A Diploma is security management or its equivalent will be added advantage
- A master’s degree in social studies or a relevant discipline will be an added advantage
- Minimum 5 years in a senior management position in the security field or uniformed service;
- Experience in conducting threat and risk analysis in a multifaceted public sector environment.
- Experience in the design and management of security system projects.
- Experience in organizing/delivering security training and security awareness seminars;
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft products;
- Must be knowledgeable in Human Resources practices, as pertain to investigations involving employees;
- Must be knowledgeable in emergency planning and evacuation procedures;
- Must be knowledgeable in occupational Health and Safety issues.
- Must be customer service oriented and a team player
Criminal / Police Records Check
- A Certificate of Good Conduct from the CID shall be required before appointment of the successful candidate.
N.B: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Salary Package and Terms of Service: Highly attractive salary packages commensurate with competencies will be offered to successful candidates. Successful candidates for all positions will be engaged on Permanent and Pensionable terms subject to acceptable probationary performance.
Method of Application:
Suitably qualified candidates should:
Submit their applications together with updated curriculum vitae, certified true copies of certificates and current remuneration pay slips. Applications should be forwarded to the following address not later than 13th July, 2013.
Chief Executive Officer
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 – 00200 Nairobi
Email: info@epzakenya.com
ii. Provide day time telephone contacts and names of three referees [one of whom must be the current/last employer who should be in a position to attest to the duration of positions held by the candidate in the organization as well as moral character and integrity.
“The Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal opportunity employer”
