About Kivu Choice:

Kivu Choice is Rwanda’s largest protein producer and one of the fastest-growing aquaculture companies in Africa. Founded in 2022, Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, East Africa’s leading aquaculture platform based in Kenya. The company operates a fully vertically integrated aquaculture model, encompassing hatchery operations, cage-based grow-out, processing, distribution, and sales. Kivu Choice is also one of the country’s largest employers with over 700 employees, and plans to grow to 1,200 employees within the next three years, reflecting its strong commitment to job creation and inclusive economic development. Over the next five years, Kivu Choice aims to scale into Africa’s largest and most sustainable protein producer, producing and distributing 30,000 tons of fish annually for the Rwandan market and for export across the region.

Job Purpose:

The Security Manager will be responsible for the strategic oversight, planning, and operational execution of all security-related functions at Kivu Choice Farm. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of managing and improving security protocols to safeguard people, assets, operations, and property across the farm.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Strategy & Planning

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the farm’s security policies, SOPs, and emergency response plans.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.

Team Management

• Lead, train, and supervise the entire security team (guards, control room staff, and gatekeepers).
• Set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and ensure staff compliance with company standards.

Surveillance & Access Control

• Oversee surveillance systems (CCTV, alarms) and ensure full operational integrity.
• Enforce strict access control procedures for all personnel, visitors, and vehicles.

Incident Management

• Investigate and document all security incidents, losses, and breaches.
• Coordinate with local authorities, law enforcement, and internal teams as necessary.

Asset & Stock Protection

• Work closely with farm operations and warehouse teams to monitor and secure high-value assets and stock movement.
• Establish loss-prevention programs and procedures.

Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular security reports, threat assessments, and updates to senior management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all security-related issues on-site.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in security operations, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in managing security within agricultural, industrial, or large-scale property environments is highly desirable.
• Background in military, police, or private security firms is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in modern security technologies (CCTV systems, access control, incident reporting tools).
• Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.

Other Requirements:

• Must be based at Kivu Choice Kagano Farm a minimum of 80% of the time.
• Must always be available on-call for emergency response.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the farm’s security policies, SOPs, and emergency response plans.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
• Lead, train, and supervise the entire security team (guards, control room staff, and gatekeepers).
• Set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and ensure staff compliance with company standards.
• Oversee surveillance systems (CCTV, alarms) and ensure full operational integrity.
• Enforce strict access control procedures for all personnel, visitors, and vehicles.
• Investigate and document all security incidents, losses, and breaches.
• Coordinate with local authorities, law enforcement, and internal teams as necessary.
• Work closely with farm operations and warehouse teams to monitor and secure high-value assets and stock movement.
• Establish loss-prevention programs and procedures.
• Provide regular security reports, threat assessments, and updates to senior management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all security-related issues on-site.

• Proficiency in modern security technologies (CCTV systems, access control, incident reporting tools).
• Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in security operations, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in managing security within agricultural, industrial, or large-scale property environments is highly desirable.
• Background in military, police, or private security firms is an added advantage.