Head of Security at Andela

About The Role

Reporting to the Country Director, the overall purpose of this role is to develop security risk control capabilities and pro-actively lead security management through continued education, training and prevention initiatives. We are looking for an intelligent and highly networked individual who has a passion for Corporate Security. If this is you, then we’d love to welcome you to a fast-paced team of innovators that know how to get the job done.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, review and maintain a viable Security Strategy for the organization to ensure an effective & efficient security process at Andela Kenya.
• Constitute a disaster management team and offer leadership and training to the team.
• Formulate an overall security policy for senior management acceptance.
• Develop, implement and review security standards operating procedures and practices.
• Effective liaison, coordination and networking with governments authorities, law enforcement agencies, relevant national and international agencies and security stakeholders.
• Ensure an effective risk analysis, threat assessment and response capability.
• Initiating special security measures during periods/instances of increased threat.
• Ensure that all critical areas of security concern are adequately covered in the security plan and are effectively managed, monitored and controlled.
• Represent the company in operational, coordinative and consultative security meetings and forums.
• Ensure good working relationship with the Government, Kenya Police, INTERPOL as well as Security divisions of diplomatic offices for up to date information.
• Prepare, monitor & control the security budget to ensure effective cost control.
• Undertake regular audits, research, surveys and investigations to continuously improve security management through regular review of policies, procedures and processes in relation to findings.
• Source and monitor the effectiveness of third party security services in liaison with the Facilities Manager.
• Provide specialized advice to line management in all security functions, protection, Intelligence, information and investigation.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory requirement, organization standards and local security procedures.
• Carry out conclusive investigations on incidents and accidents in order to create a safe environment and prevent recurrence.
• Act as a link between the organization and the police in security matters.
• Prepare weekly reports on the general security status of the organization to keep management updated on security issues.
• Plan for and ensure consistent maintenance of all security equipment such as CCTV, Access control system to ensure they are in good serviceable condition.
• Institute security internal controls to prevent occurrence and recurrence of security threats.
• Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Criminology / Security related field in a senior level position.
• 8 years’ experience (3 in police force) 5 years in a similar position.
• Capable of accurately making critically important decisions with little information and time.
• High-level analytic and computer skills; must be able to navigate menus and perform logic-based searches of data rapidly and effectively.
• Multitasking skills, including the ability to answer multiple phone lines, prioritize alarms, and efficiently dispatch contracted security officers while receiving visitors, issuing/altering/deactivating ID badges, responding to emails, and monitoring CCTV equipment.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time (the entire work day) without becoming distracted or complacent.

Essential Skills

• Keen on detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Investigation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial capabilities.
• Prior experience managing a section in a busy environment.
• Exceptional planning and organization skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills.

Benefits & Compensation

• Full-time compensation
• Full medical coverage
• Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily
• Beautiful working environment
• Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet
• Oh, and a chance to change the world!