Security and Integrity Manager - Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited (KenGen), Nairobi

Security and Integrity Manager at Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited (KenGen) in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

Kenya Electricity Generating Company limited (KenGen) is the leading electric power producer in Kenya. The company has its power generating plants and offices distributed across the county within its five Operation Areas namely: - Eastern Hydros, Western Hydros, Thermal, Geothermal and Central office.

In the recent past, the company has embarked on a transformation programme aimed at accelerating the expansion of its generation capacity and stabilizing the power situation in the country.

The security of these vital installations and staff manning them is highly important. To achieve this vision, KenGen invites dynamic and innovative team players to submit their applications for the vacant post of .

Job Title: Security Manager

Supervisor/Manager: MD & CEO/HR & Admin Director
Department: Protective Services & Investigation
Station: Stima Plaza

Job Summary:

• To ensure security of KenGen physical facilities, personnel and assets from malicious damage/espionage or criminal activities.

Key Duties:

Duty/responsibility: Operational aspect of protective security and investigations

Percentage of time (%): 50

• In charge of protective services & investigations section of KenGen
• Advice management in matters related to protective services & Investigations
• Formulate comprehensive policy for protective services and Investigations
• Carry out physical security surveys in order to determine lapses and recommend on how to overcome them.
• Conduct security awareness programme for KenGen employees
• Act as the main link between KenGen and Contracted security provider
• Vet all contracted security providers
• Conduct verification exercise upon request
• Ensure protective services operations are in harmony with other divisions of KenGen
• Chair Stima Plaza OSHA Committee.
• Periodically review implement and monitor security policy as and when deemed appropriate.
• Ensure protective services operations are in harmony with other divisions of KenGen

Duty/responsibility: Prepare, plan, and monitor the protective services & investigation training and budgeting

Percentage of time (%): 25

Duty/responsibility: Investigate and determine root causes of incidents and losses and implement adequate security controls to prevent such recurrence

Percentage of time (%): 15

Duty/responsibility: To supervise staff.

Percentage of time (%): 10

Occasional duties:

The job holder may be called upon to;

• Address issues of personal security to KenGen staff

Educational Requirements

• University Degree in Social Science (Criminology/Sociology) or equivalent
• MUST have training in investigations or intelligence from reputable institution.

Related Job Experience/Qualifications:

• At least 6 years post training experience in similar position or intelligence/investigations.

Additional skills:

• Good public relations
• Interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Computer skills

Contacts:
Internal contacts: Staff on a daily basis.

External contacts:

• Police
• Security providers

Work environment: The jobholder is required to work 50% outdoors and 50% indoors. H/she is exposed to severe hazards, and severe disruption to leisure time.

Interested applicants should apply through www.kengen.co.ke and should attach scanned copies of Degree Certificates only.

Closing dates for applications is 7th September, 2011 at 5pm.

N/B: KenGen is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing and falsifying of data will lead to automatic disqualification.