Manager.Cargo Security at Kenya Airways

Job Purpose Statement

Responsible for overall Cargo, Mail and courier security to implement, enforce and coordinate security systems and procedures for Kenya Airways terminals, freighters, cargo, mail and courier shipments network wide, in order to meet objectives of Kenya Airways and the requirements of KCAA as per NCASP minimum requirements, European Union requirements on RA3/ACC3, TSA Model security program regulatory requirements on cargo security and IATA International Aviation Regulations on cargo security.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards – IATA Cargo Standards, KCAA Regulated Agent regime, EU Regulations on Cargo Security and TSA Regulations on cargo security.
• Develop and ensure implementation of procedures for effective screening and secure storage of cargo, courier and mail during handling. Manage cargo, Courier and Mail screening and address all X-RAY maintenance.
• Develop and ensure implementation of processes and procedures to address cargo terminal and airside security.
• Ensure full implementation of cargo security SLAs by cargo handlers and Cargo Customer Airlines.
• Continuously assess risks and threats of cargo security operations and implement mitigating action network wide.
• Coordinate gathering of intelligence on acts of unlawful interference against cargo operations and analyze, collect data and initiate counter measures.
• Revamp Quality control activities at cargo operations.
• Prepare, monitor and control the Cargo security budget to ensure effective cost control.
• Ensure effective management of Cargo operations Security staff HR issues to drive high performance.
• Ensure that the company meets its contract obligation with regards to Cargo customer airlines being provided with security services by Kenya Airways’ security.

Qualifications

• University degree or relevant professional qualification
• At least five years’ experience in security management in a reputable organization.
• Advanced university degree in a relevant discipline will be added advantage Additional certification on ware housing operations will be added advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational, planning and analytical skills.
• IT proficiency
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code and Evidence Act.
• Security certification form a recognized institution

Desired Behavioral competencies

• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Industry and market knowledge
• High integrity
• Team player
• Humility
• Coaching & mentoring others

Interested candidates are required to submit their applications online.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.