Security Guard/ East Mosul

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Job Description

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a prominent international organization working in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.

Working in coordination with the humanitarian community, the IRC currently addresses the needs of war-affected populations from several operational bases across Iraq. Our activities focus primarily on the supply of vital medications and medical equipment, non-food items, water and sanitation and women and children’s protection, and form part of an over-arching humanitarian response in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and the region that seeks to assist refugees, IDPs and war-affected people survive conflict and displacement.

Job Overview/Summary:

The Guard responsibility is to control access and provide protection services to IRC staff, visitors and assets. Ensure that all visitors and guests are escorted while in IRC premises. The Guard will work under the supervision of the Humanitarian Access and Security Senior Officer.

Major Responsibilities:

• To assure the security and safety of personnel and property at WGSS to which assigned by the immediate supervisor, during all of the hours of the working shift.

• Maintain a security watch throughout the assigned shift.

• Conduct regular rounds, in keeping with security directives.

• To ensure that unauthorized personnel are not permitted to enter WGSS .

• In the event that no IRC personnel are present, to ensure that the community center remain secure against theft or damage and that persons who are not authorized do not enter the premises and /or remove any items.

• In the event of security problems, to assist fully in the security of the WGSS for the safety of property and personnel and if necessary to assist in the evacuation of personnel and property if directed by the immediate supervisor.

• Where necessary and requested by IRC personnel, assist in removing persons, non-violently from the premises.

• To ensure that at all time the gates for persons and vehicles remain closed and bolted, except when allowing permitted persons or vehicles to enter the premises and that the gates are then immediately closed and bolted.

• To assist in the general operation of the WGSS in such items as turning on the water pump, assisting in loading and unloading vehicles, assisting in general maintenance, assisting in running the generator and maintaining it etc.

• Patrol the WGSS and the surrounding area on a regular basis and ensure buildings, unoccupied rooms, external doors, car parks and security systems are safe and secure.

• Provide advice to IRC staff and visitors on safety and security related matters.

• Respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies, evacuate premises and contact appropriate emergency services as or when required.

• Protect staff and assets and administer first aid as or when required.

• Ensure that all guests and visitors information is logged in an appropriate sheet.

• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor or his authorized designee.

• To at all times respect and implement the principles, directions and security requirements of IRC.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: WPE Senior Officer

Technical Support: Security Senior Officer

Other Internal contacts:

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: WPE Staff,

External: Beneficiaries, stakeholder ,

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary school is required.

• A minimum of (1) year experience as a security guard.

• Surveillance detection skills.

• Previous training in safety and security.

• Background on Women protection and empowerment work

• Stable, moral and robust character and a good team-player.

• Excellent communication skills, calm with a good sense of humor.

• Proven commitment to accountability practices.

• Fluent in Arabic. A basic level of English would be an advantage.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Good knowledge of operating and maintaining a range of safety and security equipment, including the use of VHF radios, CCTV system, fire alarms etc.

• Excellent knowledge of safety and security procedures and protocols.

• The candidate must be in a good physical condition.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Gender Equality

IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including maternity leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Attention Returning National Candidates:

IRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs. We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a national of the country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, IRC has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply.

Notice to all Job Seekers

IRC implements an equal employment opportunity policy and our recruitment process is based on merit.

Applicants and/or successful interview candidates (both internal and external) are not required to pay any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

If anyone asks you for any financial or non-financial favors to help you secure a job at IRC, kindly report to iraq.hr@rescue.org****.

ملاحظة لكل الباحثين عن وظيفة

تعتمد لجنة الانقاذ الدولية سياسة فرص عمل متساوية وان عملية التوظيف لدينا تعتمد على الجدارة .

لايتوجب على المتقدمين لاي وظيفة او المؤهلين للمقابلات (سواء كانوا موظفيين حالين او متقدمين من خارج المنظمة) دفع اي مبلغ مالي خلال اي مرحلة من مراحل التوظيف.

اذا قام اي شخص بطلب اي خدمة مالية او غير مالية لقاء مساعدتكم في تأمين فرصة عمل داخل المنظمة ،يرجى الابلاغ عن ذلك الى iraq.hr@rescue.org

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Added 2 years ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: rescue.org