Chief Protection Officer at State Agency in Kenya

Job Title: Chief Protection Officer

Company: State Agency

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

JG – 3

Ref. 01/2013

The Chief Protection Officer will be reporting to the Deputy Director Operations.

Duties at this level include management of the covert and other protection related operations aimed at securing the safety of clients and related persons nationally.

Responsibilities:

• Coordination of risk and threat assessment programmes;
• Gathering and dissemination of intelligence information;
• Coordinating operational procedures and training programmes;
• Supervising the conducting of special operations and investigations;
• Ensure adequate security is provided to clients during court appearance;
• Organizing and supervising the procurement, distribution, training, usage and management of protective equipments, reintegration and removal process of clients as provided by law;
• Managing offices, buildings, safe houses used by the Agency;
• Dissemination of information and intelligence gathering;
• Ensure effective coordination with law enforcement agencies and intelligence services;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for the Agency and coordinating training programs;
• Reviewing confidential documents and material for the purpose of expunging protected information, security of protected clients and classifying documents;
• In addition, the officer will be required to coordinate the resettlement of foreign and local clients and related persons in liaison with other Agencies;

Qualification and Experience:

• A Master’s degree in law, criminology, public administration or their equivalent qualifications from a recognized university;
• Must have served in the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent position in the military, intelligence or other security services;
• Knowledge and experience in investigation of crimes, protective security and covert operations;
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system functions and services;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply:

Candidates who meet the stipulated qualifications should submit hand written applications attaching detailed curriculum vitae containing e-mail address, daytime telephone contact and address of three referees, copies of their educational and professional certificates and other testimonials, National Identity Card and certificate of Good Conduct in a sealed envelope quoting the job title and the reference number on both the letter and the envelope and addressed to:

DNA 1596
P.O. Box 49010-00100 GPO
Nairobi

Application Deadline: 22nd Nov 2013