Chief Security Officer (Systems & Intelligence) at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited

Job Ref No. KPC/ADVT/25/2023 (1post)

Job Description

• Develop, implement and monitor security strategies, policies and standards in line with the Company’s mission and vision.
• Provide advisory services to the company on all matters related to security in their respective functional areas.
• Liaising with national security agencies to ensure security of Company’s assets and business operations.
• Carry out intelligence gathering and investigations.
• Overseeing Incident Response Plan and investigations into security breaches against the Company’s.
• Maintain an up-to-date records of security incidents and trends and reporting for management information and action.
• Advise the Company on security related matters affecting the Company's business and operations.
• Ensure agreed search procedures are used at all company’s workstations to deter and detect attempts to remove property from company premises.
• Advise the Company on security related matters affecting the Company's business and operations.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them develop, implement and evaluate strategic corporate plans and budgets aimed at improving organisation performance.
• Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performing organizational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that programme activities are undertaken on sound management principles and practices.
• Initiate and participate in organizational performance reviews and business process improvement programmes as well as undertake special investigations aimed at improving organizational effectiveness.
• Review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the function.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security related studies from a recognized university.
• Must have served for a minimum of eight (8) years, out of which three (3) year must have been at the level of a Senior Superintendent of Police or equivalent and above or its equivalent experience.
• Have with a clean record of discharge from any of the disciplined forces.
• Proficiency in Crime/Investigation Management.
• Knowledge in Cyber Security.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated competency in work performance.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to write reports.
• Must be able to work long hours.
• Ability to take initiative and also as part of a team.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining security related issues.
• Demonstrate professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust and loyalty.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining security related issues.
• Demonstrate professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust and loyalty.