Agricultural Society
of Kenya (ASK) is a key player in the agricultural and allied industries in
Africa.
Our mission is to
inform, through exhibitions and other related activities using modern
technology to promote excellence in agriculture and allied industries.
Management / Graduate
Trainees
In order to address
future manpower needs, ASK seeks to recruit high potential fresh university
graduates to join our management trainee development program in the following
areas:
1. Business
Administration and Management / Agriculture Economics / Agribusiness
2. Civil Engineering /
Building Construction / Construction Management / Building Economics and
Architecture
3. Law / Legal Studies
Prospects
Successful applicants
will undergo a six months training and a fast track development program.
The Trainees will join
a diverse team of professionals in delivering high quality service to our
customers and long term value for the entire organization.
The program is
designed to give the trainees exposure to various functions of the business
while participating in challenging work assignments.
Minimum Requirements
Individuals who
graduated not more than three (3) years ago in the above varied disciplines of
study, with at least C+ at ‘O’ Levels and 2nd Class Honors, Lower Division from
an acceptable higher educational institution.
Job
Specification
Upon successful
completion of the program, the trainees will be considered for substantive
appointment within the Company establishment.
Chief Security Officer
Job Overview
·
The Chief Security Officer will be the leader of the corporate /
physical security function of the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK), to
include responsibility for overall corporate security, security strategy
development and oversight role over security.
·
The scope will also cover utilization of security technologies
and services to include protection services, perimeter defenses, physical and
logical access control, and profile management of all employees and visitors.
·
The scope also requires a person who must be able to develop and
implement flexible security solutions, dictated by the needs of a rapidly
evolving business environment in tandem with security changes and threats.
Role and Function: Reporting to the Branch Manager, the
Chief Security Officer will be responsible for directing the activities of the
security function within ASK and the key responsibilities will include:
·
Supervision of all security personnel at the Nairobi Branch and
oversee all security matters in other branches.
·
Scanning and assess ASK security needs to understand corporate
requirements related to security and regulatory compliance, and to map those
requirements to current security projects.
·
Develop, implement and manage of the overall ASK process for
security operations in line with the changing trends
·
Develop and implement of policies, standards and guidelines
related to ASK corporate security.
·
Oversee the continuous monitoring and protection of facilities
and evaluate suspected security breaches and recommend corrective actions
(including incidents involving outside exhibitors and clients).
·
Serve as ASK’s focal point for security incident response
planning and execution especially during fire outbreaks, floods, and any other
disasters.
·
Define and implement an ongoing ASK Risk Assessment program,
which will define, identify, and classify critical and possible areas of
threats and vulnerabilities while giving safeguard recommendations on the same.
·
Oversee the development and implementation of a corporate
security awareness and training program for ASK.
·
Responsible for deployment of other security guards to secure
premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance
equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting
entry.
·
Supervision of the transport section of the Society.
Qualifications / Experience
·
Bachelors Degree in Criminology and Security / Sociology
·
Professional qualifications areas such as Counseling OR
continued service in Disciplined Forces at the level of Police Inspector and
above.
·
Excellent management skills
·
Excellent communication skills
·
Experience of 5 years and above
·
Computer literate
How to Apply
If you are interested
and meet the above mentioned requirements, please send your application
attaching a detailed CV, copies of certified academic/professional certificates
and testimonial, names and contacts of three referees stating your day
telephone contact to the following address careers@ask.co.ke on or before 7th
August 2015.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
ASK is an equal opportunity employer.