Qualifications for Appointment:
Academic and Professional:
- a) Possess a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in security studies or a related discipline from a university recognized in Kenya;
- b) Hold a Master’s Degree or its equivalent in Security Studies or a related discipline.
- c) Be a member of a recognized professional security-related body.
Experience and Skills:
- a) Have twelve (12) years of security operations and management experience, with at least 3 years at the Deputy Director or equivalent level.
- b) Have served as a member of disciplined forces in Kenya.
- c) Demonstrate outstanding professional competence and knowledge in national strategic security and intelligence infrastructure, management, and administration.
- d) Possess administrative skills, including organization, communication, time management, and customer care.
- e) Be computer literate.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- a) Overall Leadership: Be in charge of the Directorate of Security and Safety Services and all private contracted security companies in the University of Nairobi.
- b) Briefings to Vice Chancellor: Conduct routine and impromptu briefings to the Vice Chancellor.
- c) Compliance Enforcement: Enforce compliance with security, safety, and operational procedures through audit, inspection, covert, and overt action.
- d) Staff Training: Train staff on security-related responsibilities as per the University Security Strategic Plan.
- e) Vetting: Carry out thorough and complete vetting of University of Nairobi staff and potential employees as directed by the management.
- f) Budget Control: Formulate and control budgets for the Directorate of Security and monitor its expenditure.
- g) Security Strategy and Policy: Develop security strategy and policy for the University and spearhead the implementation of the University security and safety.
- h) Intelligence Management: Maintain intelligence to all relevant University Staff and key stakeholders.
- i) Government Liaison: Liaise with government security and other agencies over security matters related to the University of Nairobi.
- j) Risk Management: Manage security risks and threats in the university.
- k) Reporting: Develop reports for management on security status on a quarterly basis.
- l) Other Duties: Perform any other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor from time to time.
Salary and Benefits:
- Basic Salary: Kshs 209,694-283,087
- House Allowances: Kshs 73,715
- All other allowances and benefits will be in accordance with the terms of service applicable to respective job grades or as determined by Council from time to time.
