Security Guard (OSSS)

Overview

Provide assistance in security operations activities to ensure a safe and secure work environment.

You have:

• Possession of a technical or vocational certificate in security studies or a related discipline from recognized police or military institutions.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in the security sector.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish) is mandatory.

Job Description

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  Job Title: Security Guard (OSSS)

  Posting Start Date: 8/15/25

Job Description: AU Values

• Respect for Diversity and Team Work • Think Africa Above all

• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality

• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing

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Organization Information

Reports to: AU HQ Security Operations Directorate/Department/Organ: OSSS (Office of Security and Safety Services) Division: Operations Unit Number of Direct Reports: 0 Number of Indirect Reports: 0 Job Grade: GSB8 Number of Positions: 16 Contract Type: Appointment of Limited Duration Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

To provide assistance in security operations activities to ensure a safe and secure work environment.

Main Functions

• Access Control and Surveillance: Monitor and authorize the entry and exit of employees, visitors, and other individuals to prevent unauthorized access and ensure the security of the African Union Headquarters. • Screening and Search Operations: Conduct thorough searches and screenings of pedestrians, vehicles, and items to prevent the introduction of prohibited materials into restricted areas. This includes verifying identification, operating baggage and vehicle scanners, and performing manual searches when necessary. • Arrival Verification: Confirm the arrival details of pedestrians and vehicles with the reception desk and the security control room to ensure proper coordination and access authorization. • Enforcement of Rules and Regulations: Issue warnings for infractions or violations of security protocols, and when necessary, apprehend or remove violators from the premises using appropriate force in accordance with established procedures. • Incident Documentation: Maintain detailed records of daily activities, including any incidents, suspicious behavior, or breaches of security controls, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. • Emergency Response: Report emergencies such as fires, unauthorized intrusions, or other critical incidents to the appropriate authorities for immediate action. • System Maintenance Reporting: Notify the team leader and HQ operations officer of any equipment malfunctions to ensure optimal performance of security systems.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure Safety and Protection: Provide comprehensive security services at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters, safeguarding officials, staff members, and official guests during conferences, meetings, and daily operations. • Access Control and Screening: Conduct thorough screening and searches of individuals and vehicles entering or exiting the AUC compound to prevent unauthorized access and ensure that prohibited items or AUC property are not unlawfully removed. • Patrol and Surveillance: Perform regular patrols and security assessments of AU offices and facilities to uphold safety standards, protect assets, and ensure compliance with established security protocols. • After-Hours Monitoring: Register staff members and their dependents visiting AU offices outside regular working hours, including weekends and public holidays, ensuring proper documentation and oversight. • Visitor Oversight: Monitor and track the movement of visitors within the premises, ensuring they are escorted or observed until their departure. • Incident Response: Respond promptly to security-related calls and assist staff with incidents, including road traffic accidents, both within and outside the AUC compound and beyond normal working hours. • Reporting and Communication: Report all suspicious activities or incidents to the team leader, security control room, and HQ operations manager for immediate action and follow-up. • Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and submit daily, quarterly, and other routine security reports to support operational transparency and continuous improvement.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Possession of a technical or vocational certificate in security studies or a related discipline from recognized police or military institutions.

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in the security sector.

Additional Assets: • Completion of security-related training is considered as an added advantage. • Prior involvement in peacekeeping missions will be viewed favorably.

Required Skills

• Sound planning and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong communication ability both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish), fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Core Competencies

Teamwork and Collaboration

Accountability awareness and Compliance

.Learning Orientation

Communicating Clearly

Functional Competencies

Trouble shooting

Job Knowledge and information sharing

Task Focused

Continuous Improvement Awareness

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TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made under an Appointment of Limited Duration contract for an initial period of eleven months renewable twice. The first three months shall be considered as a probationary period and renewal will be subject to satisfactory performance and achievement of deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 11,761.03 (GSB8 Step 5) for locally recruited staff of the Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than August 18, 2025 11h59 p.m. EAT - This position is open for Ethiopian Nationals and non-national residents in the country with a valid work permit ONLY.

-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.

-Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, Valid Security Training certificate, Valid Work Permit for non Ethiopian residents and the required academic qualifications, such as Technical or Vocational Certificate, Diplomas (Bac+2), Bachelor's degrees (Bac+3), Master's degrees (Bac+5) and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.

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