Key Responsibilities:
- Initiating the development and
enforcement of security policies and standards in line with the operating
framework;
- Implementing the following security
measures in full
- Security Communication
- Preparing Security Intelligence, and
investigation Reports
- Monitoring and evaluating the
implementation of the security strategy in line with policies, processes
and procedures to deliver business objective;
- Coordinating continuous information
gathering and intelligence analysis with a view to developing preventive
measures for enhanced security of the Institute assets and operations;
- Initiating training and monitoring
outsourced security service providers to meet Institute security
objectives and enhance performance;
- Initiating preparation of security
training programs and
- Carrying out sensitization initiatives to
enhance compliance with security standards and policies;
- Ensuring incident response planning and
investigation of security violations, contributing to disciplinary and
legal matters associated with such violations as necessary;
- Developing an up to date databank of
security incidents and trends and reporting for management information and
security action;
- Initiating programs and measures to
prevent and eliminate encroachment; and
- Preparing and monitoring the section’s
budgets
Person Specifications:
For
appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- At least eight (8) years of relevant work
experience, three (3) of which should have been in a supervisory role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Security Management
or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Master’s degree in Security Management,
Criminology, or any relevant and equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution.
- Served in the National Police Services,
National Defense Forces, and any other Disciplined Forces for a period of
at least four (4) years. OR Diploma in Criminology or any other relevant
and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. OR Higher
National Diploma in Criminology or any other relevant and equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution.
- Management Course lasting not less than
four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Membership to a Professional body.
- Membership to any one of the following
Security Professional groups: American Society for Industrial Security
(ASIS), The Association of Fire Arm and Tool mark Examiners (AFTE).
- Proficiency in Computer applications.
- Demonstrated professional competence and
ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal
skills.
- Strategic thinking and Analytical skills.
- Strong Communication and reporting
skills.
- Strong managerial skills and ability to
lead teams.
- Mentoring, coaching, and leadership
skills.
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Team player.
- Investigative skills.
How To Apply
Successful
candidates will be required to provide the following: Certificate of good
conduct, Higher Education Loans Board compliance certificate, KRA Tax
compliance certificate, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission clearance.
Kindly
attach your CV, cover letter, copies of certified academic and professional
certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents
All
the applications to be done through KEMRI Website www.kemri.go.ke/e-
recruitment – E-Recruitment Portal on or before 13th
May, 2024 , 5.00 p.m.