Based in Nairobi at a leading University, the Security Manager will
report to the University Director of Administration and be responsible for the
management and delivery of round-the-clock physical security and safety needs
of the university on behalf of Senaca EA.
The Primary Duties of this role will include:
The Primary Duties of this role will include:
- Manage
all aspects of physical security. Design, plan; propose, implement,
manage, monitor and improve all elements of security including physical
guarding, access control, surveillance systems, etc.
- Formulate
and continuously review safety policies, processes and procedures
pertaining to university security and students safety,
- Undertake
periodic fire drills, security sweeps, penetration tests, intruder
detection and alarm response tests.
- Investigate,
follow-up and resolve security issues/cases affecting University
property/equipment, staff or documents.
- Produce security updates and reports.
- Assist
University staff, through liaison with law enforcement agencies, on
resolution of matters that require such intervention.
- Liaise
with law enforcement agencies and sensitize University staff on general
insecurity trends, personal/residential security awareness.
- Coordinate
security awareness briefs to all University staff and oversee contracted
security services providers
Required Qualities – The ideal candidate will:
- Experience
in security management in a busy organization with multiple facilities and
offices.
- Knowledge
of Kenyan laws and government regulations pertaining to law enforcement.
- Good
leadership and supervisory skills, highly organized, paying close
attention to detail.
- Demonstrate
the ability to work independently,
under pressure, and ensure timely coordination and delivery of demanding
priorities.
- Demonstrate
the ability to liaise and deal sensitively with people at all levels of an
organization in a variety of contexts.
- Have
well-developed communication (written/verbal), presentation, interpersonal
and facilitation skills
- Have
a track record of consistent achievement of performance targets.
- Diploma
in Security Management/Administration or any technical/business discipline
would be an added advantage
If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please forward an application letter and CV indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated resume to jackie@senacagroup.com.
The interview process for this position will commence on 13th January 2012, or immediately we receive suitable applications.
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