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The Ethics Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) is established under Section 3 of the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission Act No. 22 of 2011, pursuant to article (79) of the Constitution of Kenya.

The Mandate of the Commission is to combat and prevent corruption through law enforcement, preventive measures, education and promotion of standards and best practices of Integrity, Ethics and
Anti-Corruption.

The Commission invites applications from suitable persons to fill the following positions; Senior Officer Security, Administration Officer II - (Transport and Logistics), Legal Clerks and Records Assistant I.

Senior Officer Security - 1 Post
EACC 5
Ref EACC/FA/1
Reporting to the Principal Administration Officer the job holder will be responsible for Commission’s general Security;

Duties and Responsibilities
    Undertaking development and implementation of programsdesigned to protect employee’s customers, assets, physical property and proprietary information of the Commission
    Advising the Secretary/CEO on all matters related to Security
    Formulating a comprehensive security policy for the Commission
    Carrying out physical security surveys for the Commission’s buildings in order to determine lapses and recommend on how to overcome the same
    Conducting security awareness programme for all the Commission Employees
    Planning and executing personal protection plans
    Developing and implementing emergency preparedness plans
    Act as a main link between the Commission and contracted private Security providers

Qualifications and Experience
    A university degree preferably in sociology, criminology or social sciences
    Masters degree will be an added advantage
    Must have trained in investigations or security from reputable institution
    Training in strategic and operational security Management
    • Must have worked for at least 10 years in the military or Kenya police and attained the rank of a Major or Senior Superintendant & above with hand on experience on Protective Security from a large corporate organization
    • Knowledge of industrial safety will be an added advantage

In addition to the above the candidate must possess the following core competencies
    Proactive and innovative
    Be a team player
    Good communication, analytical & interpersonal skills

Terms and Requirements for employment
    Employment will initially be on contract terms, for a period of four (4) years renewable upon satisfactory performance
    Competitive/attractive remuneration packages will be offered
    Applicants must be of outstanding honesty and integrity, and should be willing to be subjected to a security vetting process
    Applicants must be computer-literate to be able to work in a highly computerized environment
    Applicants MUST quote the reference number for the position applied for on the application letter and envelope
    Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Only candidates who meet the set criteria should submit applications together with their updated curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials including details of day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three referees and addressed to the Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer at the address below; so as to reach him not later than 12th April 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
P.O. Box 61130 00200
Nairobi

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