Security Guard, SC2 - Khorog

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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

JOB RELATED KEY INFORMATION

Job Title: Security Guard

Grade: SC2

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Duration: 1 Year (with possible extension)

Duty Station: Khorog, Tajikistan

Vacancy Number: 827788

Date of Publication: 20 June 2023

Deadline of Application: 3 July 2023

BACKGROUND & JOB PURPOSE

To control entry to WFP premises to ensure security and safety of staff, premises and property in compliance with WFP security and safety procedures. The job holder will report to Business Support Assistant (Admin and Supply Chain) of Khorog FO.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Monitor and control entry to WFP premises including screening persons and belongings, to ensure accurate accounting of staff and visitors’ on WFP premises. 2. Conduct regular and accurate checks of premises, and maintain continuous surveillance against fire, water leakage, deposit of dangerous objects or any other actions that may cause damage to WFP premises or injury to staff, to ensure compliance with safety procedures. 3. Report on any incidents or actions that involve a breach of security procedures to the supervisor, to ensure prompt actions are taken following established security procedures. 4. In case of incident/emergency, immediately use communications systems to alert a supervisor and/or liaise as necessary with the local administration, police authorities, fire services and other emergency services, to ensure required support is provided in a timely manner.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Completion of secondary school education. Security Guard training is an advantage.

EXPERIENCE: Two or more years of security related experience. Experience in International organizations in preferrable.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Good knowledge of essential security procedures and requirements. • Ability to detect and identify dangerous objects and knowledge of how to deal with such objects. • Ability to use fire equipment, metal detectors and other equipment. • Ability to remain calm in emergency situations. • Ability to provide immediate intervention and assistance in case of fire or other emergencies. • High sense of responsibility and alertness; emotional stability and neatness. • Physical fitness on duty and training in self-defense techniques. • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Courtesy, tact and the ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. • Good knowledge of the city where the office is located. • Willingness to attend security trainings and comply with UNSMS standards.

LANGUAGE: Fluency in Tajik and Russian. English is an asset.

APPLICATION PROCESS

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:

It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: [email protected], cc’ing [email protected]. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment