Role Purpose Statement:

Coordinate the development and maintenance of company security standards and monitor the implementation to ensure compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the issuance of appropriate and up-to-date standards and procedures, job instructions for Security operations network-wide and providing necessary guidance and advisory support for their proper implementation.
• Conducting regular risk-based or event-driven quality management activities that identify needs and weaknesses in the Security Management System (SeMS).
• Conducting internal audits, spot checks, inspections and tests of Kenya Airways’ security operations and control measures to confirm conformance with regulatory requirements, security procedures, standards and recommended practices.
• Conducting audits, spot checks, inspections and tests of external service providers of security services against measurable specifications, to ensure requirements that affect the security of Kenya Airways’ operations are being fulfilled by the service provider.
• Timely preparation of audit, spot check, inspection and test reports for management planning and control purposes.
• Maintaining the security incident reporting system and liaising with responsible managers for appropriate closure of security incidents.
• Participating in the review of the Security Manuals as necessary, and monitoring training to ensure compliance within security operations.
• Coordinating security awareness programmes companywide.
• Conducting follow-up audits, spot checks, inspections, and tests to verify that corrective actions have been implemented.
• Making follow-ups to ensure all audit findings are closed.
• Providing situational support and assistance on standards and procedures to security operations staff.
• Undertaking research on matters of security interest within the industry and providing relevant guidance on improvements for Kenya Airways’ operations.

Job Requirements        

• Diploma or relevant professional qualification
• Minimum 2 years in Aviation Industry
• Knowledge Security Management Systems (SEMS)
• IT Proficiency
• Experience in Conducting Quality Audits
• Experience in Documentation of Procedures
• Experience insecurity Operations is desirable