Job Description
Our client a well-established horticulture company in Kenya is seeking to hire a Security Manager. The successful candidate will be tasked in ensuring safety and security of all people and installations at the company sites, designing, developing, and implementing a security policy that is compliant to the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
Responsibilities
Providing oversight to the recently outsourced security unit, including the field guards, the on-site guards, control room and drone team.
Ensuring that the contracts with the security service providers include adherence to the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
Updating the Security Policy in line with the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Right.
Aligning the company’s organization with international standards on security & human rights.
Developing and supervising annual budgets for security operations and monitoring expenses.
Developing and implementing protocols and procedures for emergency management and contingency planning in case of crisis situations.
Providing security co-ordination for the Senior Management Team in response to incidents, emergencies, and crises on behalf of the organization.
Planning and coordinating security operations for specific events or visits to the company Sites.
Conducting onsite and online training for employees in the field of safety and security.
Co-ordinating staff when responding to emergencies and alarms.
Preparing reports on security incidents and breaches.
Developing “risk scenarios” or “risk statements” and a value chain risk mapping to assess security and human rights risks throughout the value chain.
Co-ordinating the commissioning of an in-depth conflict analysis by an external expert to better understand and take appropriate measures against theft.
Setting up regular meetings with community leaders.
Establishing a network with other key security players for information sharing and joint lobbying on security matters where possible.
Developing a Memorandum of Understanding with public security forces.
Developing an effective strategy on how to deal with the key stakeholders involved, structured plan of finding and rolling out best solutions to protect the plantation.
Placing more signage in the farm that drone surveillance is being used.
Ensuring body cams are provided to all security guards and they are trained to use them properly.
Qualifications
Degree in Military science or related field
Ex Military / Police training a must.
7+ years of experience as a security manager in a multinational company with at least 5 years’ experience in security & human rights in horticulture industry.
Be conversant with international and local legislations and regulatory requirements relating to security & human rights
Understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in the company’s operating areas.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Fluent in English language, knowledge of Swahili other local languages are an advantage.
Apply via :
www.frank-mgt.com
