1. Operational Management

• Facilitate and assist in implementing the Security Management Plan, Community Health, Safety and Security Plan, and HSESS Management Plan.
• Enhance and develop security systems and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Conduct security training for workers within the project.
• Perform security control and threat assessments to mitigate potential project disruptions.
• Coordinate with special forces (Police/Military) when necessary.
• Advise the Site Manager on security-related issues and mitigation strategies.
• Perform security/threat assessments and present reports to the Site Manager for review.
• Develop and implement countermeasures to mitigate security risks.
• Ensure all security guards sign the Security Guard Code of Conduct and the GBV/SEA/SH/CL Code of Conduct.
• Maintain security and order across the site.
• Conduct compliance inspections to ensure employees adhere to project security regulations.
• Carry out regular security patrols, including boundary checks.
• Oversee security aspects of the site and ensure compliance with the security management plan.
• Act as the primary contact for overseeing third-party security service providers.
• Manage and maintain perimeter security, ensuring controlled access to restricted areas.
• Supervise access point operations, including vehicle and personnel screening.
• Ensure proper searches for all workers upon entry and exit.

2. Planning

• Manage and mitigate security risks through proactive planning.
• Conduct and submit security risk assessments for review by the HSESS Manager.
• Provide safety support and advice, ensuring compliance with approved plans and procedures.
• Monitor and guide compliance with security, social, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to align security procedures with OSHA Laws of Kenya.
• Conduct daily security inspections to ensure security protocols are properly enforced.

3. People and Relationship Management

• Evaluate the performance of the security team and provide guidance.
• Train and provide feedback to construction workers and subcontractors on security procedures.
• Establish a productive working relationship with jurisdictional personnel and maintain contact with local security officials.
• Foster cooperation among employees in securing project assets.
• Mediate and communicate security concerns to the community through the employer (no direct involvement with the community).
• Uphold the project’s professional image and ensure unity in security operations.
• Enforce the No-Hiring-at-the-Gate Policy, ensuring community members seeking employment are directed to official hiring channels.

4. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare internal and external security reports regarding the project’s HSESS status.
• Report all unsafe acts, security threats, and community grievances.
• Participate in HSESS security incident investigations, analysis, and lessons-learned exercises.
• Report all security incidents involving guards, law enforcement, GBV/SEA/SH, child labor violations, and community-related grievances.
• Lead and coordinate investigations into security-related incidents.
• Collect and submit all security statistics for weekly and monthly reporting.

5. Budget Management

• Manage the security budget and ensure effective spending within the allocated plan.

6. HSESS Compliance

• Demonstrate strong HSESS leadership by following and enforcing all security and safety protocols.
• Promote awareness of ongoing HSESS initiatives aimed at reducing security risks and injuries.
• Ensure thorough background checks and due diligence when hiring security guards from public and private security firms.

7. Compliance

• Adhere to company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Comply with all relevant laws and regulations governing security in the workplace.
• Follow the Regulations of the Chief of Police No. 24 of 2007 when performing security duties.

8. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform any other duties assigned by management as required.

• Education/Qualification:

  • Diploma in security management from a recognized institution or equivalent.
  • Additional professional qualifications in HSE, First Aid, and Fire & Safety Management Systems.

• Work Experience:

  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working for a construction project of similar scale and nature.

• IT Skills:

  • High level of proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
  • SAP Knowledge will be an added advantage.

• Language:

  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

Key Competencies and Skills

1. Analytical Skills: Strong ability to plan for large-scale, multi-step security operations.
2. Decision-Making Skills: Ability to respond quickly and effectively to security challenges.
3. Management Skills: Self-driven with strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and listening skills.
4. Effective Analysis and Report Writing Skills.
5. Time Management Skills.