Regional Security Manager, AMET

Location: Kenya or South Africa
Relocation: Local Candidates Only

Overview

Join one of the most recognizable multinational brands as their new Security Manager for Africa, the Middle East and Turkey! This is a brand-new role responsible for supporting all security and risk management activities for a variety of operations in AMET. This job is perfect for you if you are a seasoned security professional with in-depth knowledge of the region. Preferred base for this position is Kenya or South Africa, and the ideal candidate will currently be resident in Africa.

Responsibilities

1. Partner cross-functionally with country and regional management teams to implement enterprise standards, policies, and processes within the region.
2. Travel within the region to conduct security assessments for all assets to ensure compliance and alignment with corporate, legal, and regulatory requirements.
3. Ensure protection of corporate assets, operations, and human capital within the region.
4. Develop standards for third party vendors to protect supply chain integrity.
5. Develop and support relationships with local law enforcement, international security agencies, and country governments.
6. Develop and analyze intelligence to accurately assess potential risks and brief senior management teams about potential threats.
7. Conduct investigations surrounding fraud, theft, or misappropriation of property.
8. Participate in regional crisis management exercises and activities.
9. Expand a culture of security awareness and prevention of security incidents.
10. Foster awareness of security related concerns through development and delivery of education initiatives.

Requirements, Experience, Skills, and Competencies

1. A verifiable university degree with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
2. Operational ability derived from a combination of experience in both the public and private sectors.
3. An active listener with previous experience conducting complex cross-border investigations.
4. The ability to start and manage security projects and initiatives.
5. Thorough understanding of design and implementation of security systems with CPTED knowledge required.
6. Will travel internationally, sometimes on short notice in potentially high-threat environments.
7. Collaborative approach to building rapport with diverse audiences.
8. Fluent in English speaking, reading, and writing.
9. Current citizen or resident/work permit in preferred base location.