Job Ref: SF/IDM/8
About the client
Our client is a Nairobi based strategic risk Management Company specialising in difficult security assignments across Kenya. The company is owned by an International, parent company.
Major Function:
The Information and Data Manager (IDM) will be responsible for all information gathering, analysis and data management within SFL. T
he key products of the role will be daily and monthly reports which are sent to our clients, consultants and senior managers. In addition, management of digital mapping products and production of mapping products is a secondary role.
Main tasks
Information Management & Support to Operations and Management
About the client
Our client is a Nairobi based strategic risk Management Company specialising in difficult security assignments across Kenya. The company is owned by an International, parent company.
Major Function:
The Information and Data Manager (IDM) will be responsible for all information gathering, analysis and data management within SFL. T
he key products of the role will be daily and monthly reports which are sent to our clients, consultants and senior managers. In addition, management of digital mapping products and production of mapping products is a secondary role.
Main tasks
Information Management & Support to Operations and Management
- Under the direction of Ops and the GM the IDM will support the companies consultants in accordance with required outputs and contracts.
- Under the direction of the GM the IDM will be responsible for all information and analysis products in support of those contracts.
- The IDM will assist in the development of training, SOPs and manuals covering all aspects of information management delivered through the company.
- Help the GM and Ops manage human, material and information resources in a way that is in line with SFL SOPs.
- Ensure the sound, efficient and economic use of information and data management equipment and its maintenance.
Communications
- The IDM will report directly to the GM SFL who is responsible for the management and coordination of all information related activities within SFL.
- In conjunction with the GM the IDM will help ensure that communication is maintained between the principal clients regarding information reports and SFL HQ.
- IDM will be supplied with an encrypted laptop and roaming mobile telephone both are his responsibility, he is to ensure security is maintained to the highest degree to prevent leakage or compromise
Technical Support/Capacity building
- Where appropriate, participate in relevant security meetings and workshops in the region, and develop papers, reports and presentations on SFL’s work.
Salary
- The salary is negotiable depending on the experience and skill.
- The salary will be payable on a monthly basis at the end of each working month.
- In and Out patient medical Insurance for the individual is included
- The employee will be entitled to 21 days leave per year.
Qualifications:
Knowledge:
The IDM should have a detailed knowledge of the Kenyan Security environment, general knowledge of the field of security regionally, and a proven history of information management in a commercial environment.
Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge:
The IDM should have a detailed knowledge of the Kenyan Security environment, general knowledge of the field of security regionally, and a proven history of information management in a commercial environment.
Skills and Abilities:
- A commitment to information analysis especially in a security context
- Demonstrable mental agility and writing skills – dynamic, excellent inter-personal skills, integrity and motivation.
- Proven ability to analyse and interpret information
- Good problem solving and organisational skills.
- Ability to continue work and adapt in a context of physical insecurity.
- Strong communication skills.
- Exemplary IT skills.
- Fluency in English is required.
ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted.