VIP & Events Protection at Equity Bank Kenya

Job Purpose:

To coordinate and oversee vendor performance in security-related services, manage security arrangements for corporate events, and provide advanced protection planning and operational support for VIPs and executives and travel security. The role ensures a high standard of security delivery, risk mitigation, and seamless execution of high-profile events and protection missions while mitigating any potential risks or threats

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise contracted security service providers (e.g., guarding, surveillance, access control).
• Conduct regular vendor performance audits in line with SLAs and banking security compliance requirements (CBK, PCI-DSS, etc.).
• Manage onboarding, performance reviews, and contract renewals for vendors.
• Investigate vendor service failures or incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Lead end-to-end security planning for Group-wide events such as investor forums,
• CSR launches, Fintech demos, Foundation education scholarship ceremonies, AGMs, and board sessions.
• Conduct event risk assessments and prepare detailed security operation plans.
• Coordinate with Group Communications, Event Planners, and Foundation field offices to ensure secure engagement.
• Oversee deployment of guards, screening equipment, surveillance, and evacuation procedures at events.
• Coordinate secure travel, convoy planning, advance recon of venues, and deployment of Close Protection Officers (CPOs).
• Oversee deployment of guards, screening equipment, surveillance, and evacuation procedures at events, providing clear instructions and supervision during events.
• Monitor crowd behavior and maintain control over access points, ensuring the safety and orderly flow of attendees.
• Develop and implement protection strategies for VIPs, senior executives, and high-risk personnel during travel, public appearances, and site visits.
• Lead protective arrangements during public engagements, media events, or high-risk missions (e.g., visits to post-conflict or rural areas)
• Liaise with national security agencies, intelligence teams, and local authorities to validate threat intelligence and secure movement routes.
• Provide or facilitate Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for executives where applicable.
• Provide rapid escalation and coordination in case of threats or emergencies.
• Maintain event and VIP security logs, incident reports, and vendor evaluation records.
• Review and update event and protection SOPs in line with evolving risks.
• Provide monthly and incident-based reports to management on protection operations and vendor performance.
• Serve in back-up/support capacity for preparation of Physical Security Inspection reports for each facility or location inspected.
• Working closely with law enforcement and incident response team
• Regular local travel, including weekend or after-hours duties tied to events or executive schedules.
• Support evacuation planning and drills related to events and executive protection scenarios.

Qualifications

Qualification & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in Executive Protection, Event Security, e.g., HEAT.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in corporate security, vendor management, or VIP < >rotection or security operations in high-profile NGO or diplomatic missions.
• Previous experience in law enforcement, military protective services, or private

Key Competencies & Skills

• Proven ability to manage third-party vendor relationships across multiple services
• Skilled in organizing high-level, large-scale public and private events with security implications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse  stakeholders.
• Strong crisis response, judgment, and discretion handling sensitive executive and
• Foundation engagements.
• Experienced in corporate security for a global/large company.
• Knowledge of security risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of legal contracts, SLA, and contract management