Responsible for overall Cargo, Mail & courier security to implement, enforce and coordinate security systems and procedures for KQ terminals, freighters, cargo, mail and courier shipments network wide, in order to meet objectives of Kenya Airways and the requirements of KCAA as per NCASP minimum requirements, European Union requirements on RA3/ACC3, TSA Model security programme regulatory requirements on cargo security and IATA International Aviation Regulations on cargo security.

Responsibilities  

• Ensure compliance with regulatorystandards – IATA Cargo Standards, KCAA Regulated Agent regime, EU Regulationson Cargo Security and TSA Regulations on cargo security.
• Develop and ensure implementationof procedures for effective screening and secure storage of cargo, courier andmail during handling. Manage cargo, Courier and Mail screening and address allX-RAY maintenance.
• Develop and ensure implementationof processes and procedures to address cargo terminal and airside security.
• Ensure full implementation ofcargo security SLAs by cargo handlers and Cargo Customer Airlines.
• Continuously assess risks andthreats of cargo security operations and implement mitigating action networkwide.
• Coordinate gathering ofintelligence on acts of unlawful interference against cargo operations andanalyze, collect data and initiate counter measures.
• Revamp Quality control activitiesat cargo operations.
• Prepare, monitor and control theCargo security budget to ensure effective cost control.
• Ensure effective management ofCargo operations Security staff HR issues to drive high performance.
• Ensure that the company meets itscontract obligation with regards to Cargo customer airlines being provided withsecurity services by Kenya Airways’ security.
• Ensure that the company meets itscontract obligation with regards to Cargo customer airlines being provided withsecurity services by Kenya Airways’ security.

Job Requirements        

• University degree or relevantprofessional qualification
• Excellent communication andinterpersonal skills
• Organizational, planning andanalytical skills.
• IT proficiency
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedure,Penal Code and Evidence Act.
• Security certification form arecognized institution
• At least five years’ experience insecurity management in a reputable organization.
• Advanced university degree in arelevant discipline will be added advantage Additional certification on warehousing operations will be added advantage