The Aga Khan Education
Service, Kenya (AKESK) is a non-profit service company, registered under the
Companies Act. It operates 11 schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret
and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both the national and
international curricula.
AKESK is seeking a Security Manager with a
proven track record in leadership and operations.
The position will oversee the
security operations in Kenya for all our schools and the central office in
Nairobi.
The Role: The Security Manager will provide a strategic security
perspective through links with Community Risk Management committees, local
organizations and government departments, and inform appropriate safety and
security measures within AKES to the Regional CEO and Head Teachers at all the
schools in Kenya.
The successful candidate will
formulate policy, supervise, coordinate and inspect safety and security
procedures in line with the AKDN policy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and
maintain a structured risk analysis process which identifies and mitigates
internal and external threats and risks to the organization.
- Formulate and
maintain an AKES safety and security management system offering direction
and guidance on safety and security policy, strategy, standards and
procedures.
- Oversee and
assist with the implementation of the AKESK safety and security management
system throughout the organization, including a structured audit process.
- Develop
capacity of AKESK security personnel.
- Maintain
Emergency Response Procedure (ERP) at each location. Ensure emergency
preparedness exercises are part of the ERP.
- Advise on and
ensure that AKESK is fully compliant with all government statutory
security regulations and requirements.
Applicants must hold a
Bachelor’s degree in security management or similarly related field.
An alternative professional
qualification in security management such as CSMP Level 6/ASIS PSP would be
beneficial, Ad a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a security and management
role and up to 3 years in a security leadership position with a reputable
institution
Applications should include a 300 word statement that demonstrates knowledge and best practices of the position, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and names of three professional references, emailed by 5th October 2016 to;
The Human Resources Manager
Aga Khan Education Service Kenya
P.O Box 41440 00100
Nairobi
Email: hr@akesk.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted