Kenya Job Vacancies: KASNEB Recruitment- Security Officer.

Kenya Job Vacancies: KASNEB Recruitment- Security Officer.
KASNEB is established under the Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 and the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534, with the mandate to develop syllabuses, conduct professional and technician examinations; certify candidates in finance, accountancy, management, information communication technology and related disciplines; promote its qualifications globally and accredit relevant training institutions.

The vision of KASNEB is to be the preferred world-class professional examinations body in finance, accountancy, management, information technology and related disciplines. In keeping with our current strategic needs, we seek competent and qualified candidates to fill vacancies in the
Human Resources Management and Administration Division.

SECURITY OFFICER – (REF: HRO/TD)
As part of a dynamic human resources management and administration team, the Security Officer will work closely with the Senior Security Officer to develop and implement
all aspects of KASNEB’s security including administering security devices, supporting security training and providing security guidance to staff as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and implement a KASNEB security procedures and operational plan.
• Undertake the day to day supervision of outsourced security personnel.
• Liaise with contracted security firm to ensure smooth shift handover, relief and replacement of guards as appropriate.
• Support the assessment of security conditions throughout KASNEB including collecting, interpreting and analyzing routine security information.• Provide regular security situation reports, highlighting
and escalating any potential security hazard or recurring incidences.
• Monitor and review security issues or incidents and follow up to satisfactory conclusion.
• Update staff on emerging security risks and support establishment of controls to mitigate risks.
• Undertake the establishment and maintenance of operational emergency communication systems and other security devices.
• Work closely with local police station and other relevant local or government authorities on matters concerning security as appropriate.
• Carry out periodic inspection and servicing of firefighting equipment.
• Ensure appropriate inspection of the log of entry and exit of personnel, materials, vehicles etc.
• Undertake any other relevant duties in the division as will be directed from time to time.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:
• Completion of Secondary School education with a mean score of C plus (C+) or above.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in the Armed Forces or the Police force.
• A valid certificate of good conduct.
• Computer literate with good knowledge of security communication equipment.
• First aid and fire-fighting skills.
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English and Kiswahili.
• High levels of integrity and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, confident, energetic and ability to work under pressure.
• A team player with a pleasant outgoing personality.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of professional certificates, testimonials and names and addresses of three referees and quoting current and expected salary so as to reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 19 November 2010. The envelope should be marked

“CONFIDENTIAL” quoting the “REFERENCE NUMBER” and be addressed to:
Secretary and Chief Executive
KASNEB
P.O. Box 41362 – 00100 , NAIROBI