Hiring Criteria
Project Manager must have experience operating / working in Kenya or at last sub-Sahara Africa of delivering large security contracts
Previous Diplomatic experience is desireable
Must not have a criminal record and must not be dishonourably discharged from any employment.
College degree from an accredited college/university is desireable
Must have previous military or law enforcement experience of not less than 10 (ten) years with an excellent record of conduct – ideally the US military in a command position.
Strong communications and IT skills, including use of all Microsoft programmes; Excel, Word, Outlook
Knowledge and understanding of mobile armed security operations.
Knowledge and experience of HR processes for the management of a large team.
Previous experience of Local Guard force management.
Knowledge of client relationships.
Possess tact, judgement and ability to communicate well, verbally and in writing.
Qualified & experienced in fire-arms use
Provide risk management planning and performing qualitative risk analysis;
Excellent leadership skills;
Excellent communication skills, with experience in multiple levels of communication between various levels of management, internal and external
Ability to inspire and motivate the guard force to deliver to high standards
Experience with developing, and managing project teams;
Sound financial management knowledge, particularly project balance sheets, cost tracker etc
Be expert in all areas of physical security and access control;
Be experienced in basic communications and radio use/procedures;
Be able to define, sequence, and estimate activities and resources;
Understand the cultural setting of the deployment, and demonstrate experience within a similar environment, preferable sub-Saharan Africa
Project Manager must understand the cultural setting of the deployment, and demonstrate experience within a similar environment, preferably sub-Saharan Africa
Job Duties
Project Manager
The Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for the execution of the Contract on the ground and will be the first in-country point of contact for the Authority in all security related matters for this project.
As well as providing an oversight function for all aspects of the Authority’s security provision, the PM will coordinate with the Authority for the production of standard operating procedures and provide security consultancy and crisis management.
He will produce detailed risk assessments when required, coordinate journey planning, draft and audit security protocols and develop evacuation, medical and safety plans.
The PM will be responsible for coordinating the running of the Operations Room, including crisis response and post-incident management.
The PM will work closely with the Authority management team.
He will produce weekly reports to the OSM covering issues such as changes in the security situation, a summary and evaluation of the week’s tasks, the status and location of all personnel and vehicles and a forecast for the following week.
