Security Manager

Job Overview And Reporting Line

• The purpose of the role is to provide operational Health Security Safety and Environment (HSSE) related support for Tetra Tech International Development projects and activities in Kenya and where necessary in sub-Saharan Africa. The role will ensure the day-to-day management of HSSE security systems and procedures with the aim of protecting personnel and assets during programme activities. The role reports to the London-based Global Head Risk and Compliance lead.

Main Duties

• Provide security orientation, advice and support to include written and verbal updates and briefings to all staff.
• Provide health & safety advice and support across all program activities and office locations.
• Maintain and support the development of operational Security, Risk Management and Health & Safety protocols, procedures and manuals.
• Coordinate risk mitigation elements of journey management processes including oversight of travel requests, staff movement tracker etc.
• Maintain and manage security communications to all staff related to Safety and security, e.g. WhatsApp, alerts and advisories, etc.
• Develop a Kenyan information & intelligence network across areas of operation to support the safety and security of staff.
• Develop and lead the provision of security and safety training to staff.
• Oversee the vetting of employee applicants prior to engagement, e.g. reference checks, police checks, etc with the local security manager.
• Conduct physical security reviews of offices, residences, hotels and medical facilities in support of staff safety and security.
• Liaison with security and safety suppliers to ensure service levels are achieved or procured to meet the needs of the programs/operations.
• Provide expeditionary security support across the region as required by programs.
• Disseminate routine and timely security updates and alerts.
• Maintain security incident and emergency response plans.
• Attend the risk committee and oversee the updating of the risk register in line with the programme needs.
• Conduct security risk assessments (SRAs) for all project locations including regular review of the security in each location, evacuation plans, and any other contingency planning.
• Liaise with police, other security agencies and security contractors in the area of operation to create long-term working relations, and gather security intelligence.
• Maintain regular contact with the Risk and Compliance team in London and ensure that they are kept appraised of all security-related measures and incidents within areas of operation.
• Ensure incident reporting is conducted as necessary, according to corporate policies, and investigate all security incidences as required and produce post-incident reports.
• Any other reasonable duties may be required on an ad-hoc basis as prescribed by programme management, line manager or the client.

Aptitude And Skills

• Adhere to all security advice from the Tetra Tech Risk Management Team.
• Adhere to International Policies and Procedures.
• Report in advance possible resourcing decisions and/or any procurement to the Programme Manager to ensure all programme costs are properly supported within the budget.
• Engage in the activities of the Programme Management Team and contribute to the progression of the programme, to ensure delivery of project output.

Qualifications

• Reoccurring experience in a government or corporate security environment.
• Past service with the military or police
• Demonstrated ability in emergency management, planning and response.
• Proven experience in conducting facility security assessments, and experience in working in facilities within urban and rural settings.
• Demonstrated ability in a liaison role with government security agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering security training.
• Preferably past experience with international development agencies or non-governmental organisations.