May 28, 2019

Post Security Manager , Kenya

Employer:British High Commission
Location: Nairobi , Kenya

Post Security Manager B3 - (19/19 NR)

Main purpose of job:

The day to day security management of the Mission along with the security budget and local guard force

Roles and responsibilities:

Manage and run the Security budget.  This requires having a thorough knowledge of budget forecasting and the day to day accounting associated with the running of a very substantial budget.
Must have an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Have an in-depth knowledge of the physical security measures necessary for the safeguarding of a high profile workplace and staff accommodation.
Be able to carry out sensitive security investigations with accuracy and integrity.    

Can understand, analyse and collate information from a variety of internal and external sources.
Produce and deliver relevant and timely security briefings for staff, visitors and families.
Line manage one member of staff.
Manage the Mission’s contact databases for staff and visitors.
Carry out the duties of the Regional Overseas Security Manager during his absences from Post
Resources managed:

Line Management of one member of staff.

Management of the security budget

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Hold a suitable Security management or Business degree.
Have in-depth knowledge of protective security.
Be eligible to obtain, or currently hold, UK security clearance.
Have extensive IT and administrative skills.
Possess budget management skills.
Line management experience.
Have an excellent command of English both written and verbal.
Have held a Kenyan or international driving licence for at least two years
Required competencies
Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace

Application deadline  : 4 June 2019
Grade  : B3 (L)
Type of Position  : Permanent
Starting monthly salary : KES 201,733.40
Start Date  : 1 July 2019


Other benefits and conditions of employment  

Leave:
Members of staff are entitled to paid annual leave, which is earned, from the day they commence employment. Entitlements are as follows:

Grades B3 (L) 30 days

In addition to annual leave, the BHC normally observes no fewer than 9 and no more than 14 Kenyan and British public and religious holidays in a year. These vary from year to year and are at the discretion of the High Commissioner. A list of holidays is published each year.                                                    

Working Patterns:

Monday to Thursday: 0715 - 1600 Friday: 0745 - 1300


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