Kenya Power Hiring Need Manager ,Security Officers, Central Officer

The Kenya Power & Lighting Company PLC is a well established and recognized
leader in electricity distribution and retail in the region. KPLC is established as a
limited liability company under the Companies Act, Cap 486, Laws of Kenya.

The Company’s key mandate is to purchase bulk electricity supply, distribute and retail
electricity to end-user customers throughout Kenya. KPLC is at the forefront of spearheading accomplishment of Vision 2030. Kenya Power is seeking to recruit results driven and highly motivated individuals to fill the following exciting and
challenging positions within the Security Services Department;

MANAGER, SECURITY SERVICES, CENTRAL OFFICE – MG 04
Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1558(Click to Download Full Advert)

This position will be reporting to the Managing Director & CEO, The key duties and
responsibilities will include

1. Advising the Chief Executive Officer and other Managers on appropriate
   protective/security policies and strategies
2. Formulating security policies, standards and strategies for the Company.
3. Initiating the development & enforcement of security policies and
   standards in line with the operating framework. Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the security strategy in line with policies, processes & procedures to deliver business objective. v.
   Coordinating conduct security audits, investigations and security risk
   assessments.
4. Coordinating conduct of intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination
   to inform management on security situation and preparedness across the
   Company’s operations.
5. Coordinating conduct of security operations in their respective regions for
   effective management of Company security risks. viii. Resource county
   security teams to ensure achievement of security and Company objectives.
6. Supervising Regional security Officers in achieving the security and
   Company objectives.
7. Ensuring competent contracted security providers are outsourced in a
   timely manner for protection of Company Installations.
8. Coordinating Preparation of security training programs and carry out
   sensitization initiatives to enhance compliance with Company security
   standards and policies.
9. Ensuring incident response planning and investigation of security violations,
   contributing to disciplinary and legal matters associated with such
   violations as necessary.
10. Maintaining an up to date databank of security incidents for analysis of
    trends.
11. Disseminating security briefs, reports and management briefs with specific
    recommendations for action.

12. Liaising with the National security stakeholders to champion Company’s
security agenda.
13. Initiating security measures to prevent encroachment of Company
wayleaves.
14. Preparing the divisional security budget.
15. Coaching, mentoring and developing the team to ensure optimal
performance and effective succession planning.

Appointment Specification

– Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management or its equivalent from a
recognized Institution
– Minimum ten (10) years working experience in security function, five (5) of
which should have been at a senior level or Minimum of ten (10) years in
the discipline forces as a Commissioned Officer (military Officers) Or
Gazetted Officer (police services), preferably five (5) years’ experience in
investigations either in the military police, military intelligence or the
directorate of criminal investigations with a clean record of discharge from
any of the disciplined forces.
– Professional Certification in a security field (security management, fraud,
investigation, surveillance, intelligence, information security).
-Membership to a security professional body
-Demonstrated merit in work performance
-Leadership Skills Strategic Thinker
-Communication & Interpersonal skills
– Planning & Organizing Skills
– Team building skills
– Drive for results
– Problem Solving Skills
-Emotional Intelligence