Deputy Post Security Manager at British High Commission Nairobi

Main purpose of job:

To support the Post Security Manager (PSM) and Regional Overseas Security Manager (ROSM) in the delivery of effective safety and security measures at the British High Commission Nairobi and UK based staff residences; appropriately mitigating and managing risk whilst ensuring the safety of staff and assets under normal working conditions, whilst preparing for times of crisis.

Roles and responsibilities 

 Operational Security

• Lead on the day-to-day monitoring/direct supervision of the General Service Unit (GSU) and Diplomatic Police at the High Commission and other British diplomatic premises acting as the main point of contact with local police, law enforcement agencies and other relevant partners.
• Lead on security clearances for Country Based Staff including updating electronic records on Microsoft Teams 360.
• Responsible for collection of open source information and its subsequent collation and analysis for the development of a common operating picture of the Kenyan security environment assisted by an external Intelligence source.
• Assist with completion of travel risk assessments, recces and briefings for travellers to areas where the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel within Kenya.
• Engage effectively (clearly, concisely and empathetically) with both internal and external customers when performing tasks and incident investigations.
• Update/revise security induction briefings and carry out induction training for all new Country Based staff in absences of the Post Security Manager (PSM).
• Enrol new staff on to the security software platforms and regularly review the online database to ensure it is up to date.
• Maintain an accurate electronic inventory of security equipment using Microsoft Excel; whilst issuing and receiving equipment to partners/ stakeholders; and regularly testing satellite, tracking and emergency radio systems.
• Carry out security requirements and role as specified in the Crisis Management plan.
• Prepare and submit weekly mobile money payments for GSU and assist in preparation of purchase orders (P.Os) and receipting P.Os.
• Covers for the security office manager in their absence.

Physical Security

• Complete security assessments on High Commission, hotels, venues and properties as required.
• Support the PSM and ROSM in the consideration, planning, implementation and operation of physical security measures at the High Commission, overseeing these measures at the mission and UK based properties and managing day-to-day issues as they arise.
• Assist in preparation and coordination of security for High Commission events and VIP visits.
• Support Corporate Service team by ensuring all physical security installations are compliant with Property Compliance Regulations on an electronic database.
• Carry out any other duty assigned by PSM or ROSM

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Strong customer service/engagement skills.
• Excellent, clear oral and written communication skills.
• Experience of collection and analysis of information, and report writing 
• Extensive IT experience, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and online software applications.
• A high level of cultural awareness and respect for diversity.
• Procurement and expense reconciliation experience.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• Recent work experience as an Operational Kenyan Police Officer.
• Conversational swahili
• Understanding of the security environment in Kenya
• Training Delivery experience
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to maintain professional and focused under pressure