Guard

Security

Overview

Manage entry and security protocols of the office.

You have:

• Proven experience in a similar position as a guard for at least 1-2 years.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience in working with UN, Non-Governmental Organizations, safety companies, anything related to guarding, and factories.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of gender, protection, and human rights.
• Accident management skills and how to deal with it.
• High School or intermediate Degree.
• Certificates of graduation or proof of finishing school.
• Driving license.
• Residence card and housing approval signed by the mayor.
• National ID.
• Criminal record check.

Contract

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Guard

Salahaldin - Balad

In 2003, DRC became one of the first organizations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country. Today, DRC continues to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable displacement-affected families, including IDPs, returnees, and host communities in Basra, Baqubah, Jalawla, Gatoon, Baghdad, Muqdadiya, Balad, Aziz Balad, Samarra, Mosul, Duhok, Tel Afar, Baa’j, Sinjar, and Erbil.

Find more about DRC operations in Iraq here: Iraq | DRC Danish Refugee Council

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified [Guard]

About the job

Overall, the purpose of the role: To provide entry point management of the Office, monitor the overall safety situation, and implement safety regulations, with an emphasis on visitors and employees abiding by the rules for COVID-9 and safety plans as designated by the Safety and Liaison Officer in Balad.

Responsibilities: (in bullet points)

• Ensure the security of DRC staff and property affiliated to the area office.
• Secure DRC facilities including all the vehicles parked in the area.
• Organizing the process of parked vehicles belonging to DRC drivers, and not allowing vehicles to park at the main entrance door to the office.
• Regular patrols inside the office when it is not busy, especially at night.
• Control on access to DRC office doors, and Assist in loading/unloading vehicles if requested.
• Follow up, control the doors of the warehouses/stores, and adhere to the SOPs for taking out the materials/assets by following the internal rules, in coordination with the safety and liaison officer or the responsible of the store.
• Assist in keeping the clean facility (especially the reception area) and main gate area – remove rubbish etc.
• Enforce DRC’s no-weapons policy inside the office.
• Welcomed visitors, ensured the visitor’s name was registered in the recorder book, and directed the visitor to the office after consented to an entry permit to the office from the safety officer or the departments.
• Switch on/off the generators along with maintaining the logbook.
• Take the lead on ruining water pumps, and watering plants and trees as required Instructed by line manager.
• Reporting any security or safety incident to the Safety and liaison Officer depends on the information's importance, accuracy, and impact on human activities.
• Follow up on DRC safety and security guidelines.
• Any other assignment by the line manager/supervisor.

Required

• Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
• Proven experience in a similar position as a guard for at least 1-2 years.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience in working with UN, Non-Governmental Organizations, safety companies, anything related to guarding, and factories.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of gender, protection, and human rights.
• Accident management skills and how to deal with it.

Desirable

• Education and required documents:
• High School or intermediate Degree(اعدادية او متوسطة)
• Certificates of graduation(وثيقة تخرج/او تأييد من المدرسة)
• Driving licenses(اجازة سوق)
• Residence card and housing approval signed by the mayor.
• (بطاقة سكن مع تأييد سكن مصدق من القائممقامية)
• National ID (الهوية الموحدة)
• Criminal record (عدم محكومية)
• Other documents if requested

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Fluent in Arabic
• English is an advantage

Key stakeholders: (internal and external)

• Safety Officer
• National and International Staff
• Visitors (other NGOs, etc.)

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

WE OFFER

• Contract Length: 6 Months
• Salary Band: K
• Start Date: 28-April-2024
• Comprehensive health insurance for staff, spouse, and up to two children under 18.
• Personal Accident insurance coverage in the event of work-related accidents during working hours.
• Psychosocial support for staff and family members.
• Learning & Development opportunities for professional growth.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff. Please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. A****pplications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: [31-March-2024]

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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