KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Set up a reliable information network mixing BAT service providers with multiple external sources
Manage 3rd party security information support pool for improved threat assessment
Identify all business risks across the BAT East Africa Markets by conducting Business Impact Analysis
In coordination with Cluster and Country Managers, propose cost effective measures to mitigate such risks.
Ensure the embedding of the Security Risk Management Model across BAT EAM markets
Facilitates the Business Continuity Management process for East Africa Markets
Focus on key high risks markets and provide specific support during crisis (election periods for instance)
Set up pragmatic Security BCP’s for political and civil unrest including evacuation planning for instable countries
Responsible for the Management of Security service providers at end markets and ensuring that required services are provided and delivered in full and on time
Upon request support Investigations Manager in carrying out objective enquiry / investigation into all reported cases or incident, breaches by determining facts, understanding vulnerability and drawing appropriate supportable conclusions to make recommendations
Conduct a Quality Assurance and Quality Control program with Cluster and Country managers to assess security service providers and prepare tenders if required
Contribute to the development, submission and management of Security Budget

Relationship Results:
Regular engagements with security service providers, government security agency personnel, professional security bodies, security managers of other corporate organizations and diplomatic security personnel
Develop close working relationships with personnel responsible for risk mitigation plans, fraud investigations and key control issues.
Develop effective relationships with external suppliers.
Liaise with the senior security, risk and crisis managers of other multinational companies for knowledge and information sharing and mutually beneficial cooperation and benchmarking.

Functional Competencies required:
Good knowledge in understanding potential threats to BAT Business across EAM
Clear and compelling written and verbal communication skills including ability to write concise reports
Understand and analyse developing situations, drawing probable conclusions and making recommendations to sustain business while mitigating risks
Ability to multi task and support other managers
Sound and mature judgement as well as decision making ability during crisis situations
5-10 years of security management experience in a commercial setup.

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