Security Guard (SC2) Qamishli VA15-2022

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

All applications should be received no later than 18 April 2022.

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 lifetime. 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. In 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to fight hunger globally, including its work during the coronavirus pandemic.

In Syria, WFP provides food assistance to more than 4.6 million people each month. This includes families who require emergency assistance when affected by conflict and displacement and also those who need help to improve their nutrition and food security. WFP supports children across Syria with healthy meals and snacks at school, mothers with nutritious diets, and families and communities with sustainable livelihood projects.

Objectives:

To maintain the safety and the security at WFP Qamishli office, through applying the all realted security measures and SOPs, in addition to control the movement from/to the office.

Organizational Context and Role:

These jobs are found in Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area Offices (AOs) and Field Offices (FOs). Job holders report to the Security Associate or the designate. The job holder is likely to be working under close guidance and follow established standard security procedures. These job required to work different shifts and report duty on short notice.

Supervision received:

This post is based in Qamishli and follow under the direct supervision of the Security Assosciate in Qamishli FO.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Control entry and monitor security of the organizational premises; use equipment and operation of the automated alarm and video surveillance systems, if installed.
• Patrol assigned areas inside and outside; maintain continuous surveillance against fire, water leakage, deposit of dangerous objects or any other action which could cause damage to WFP premises or injury to personnel.
• Report on any Incidents or actions that Involve a breach of security procedures to a supervisor.
• In case of incident/emergency, immediately use communications systems to alert supervisor and provide first ald to staff concerned as required.
• Liaise as necessary with the local administration, police authorities, fire services and other emergency services.
• Open and close buildings; Check that all office machines, air conditioners, lights, etc., are turned off after working hours.
• Respond to enquiries and provide appropriate information or suggest alternative sources of information.
• Provide safe driving services including basic maintenance of assigned vehicles and reporting on official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption and the malfunctioning of vehicles; Issue building passes as requested.
• Perform security receptionist duties to receive delegates, staff members and the general public.
• Receive personal documents and issue building passes; Operate metal detectors and other identification equipment for screening personal belongings.
• Maintain up-to-date directories, receive and log mail or other documents after normal business hours.
• Perform regular in-depth inspection of fire equipment and fire alarm system.
• Assist in investigation and reporting of all incidents on WFP grounds that involve a breach of security procedures, Injuries and theft, etc.
• Report for duty as and when necessary (on call).
• Perform other related duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Two or more years of security related experience.

Language: Fluency (level C) in in oral and written communication in Arabic and English.

Functional Capabilities and skills required to deliver outputs:

• Good knowledge of essential security procedures and requirements.
• Ability to detect and identify dangerous objects and knowledge of how to deal with such objects.
• Aility to use fire equimpments, metal detectors, and other equipments.
• Ability to remain calm in emergenct situation.
• Ability to provide immediate intervention and assistance in case of fire of any emergencies.
• High sense of responsibilities and alertness, emotional stability .
• Physical fitness on duty and training in self defense techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Courtesy, 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 training and comply with UNSMS standards.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please upload your professional CV in English in PDF format making sure to include the following in terms of “Experience”:

• Company/Organization name and scope of work of the organization
• Exact Position Title
• Contract type: part-time, full-time, volunteer, consultant, or freelancer
• Start and End date of Employment for each position: From (dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy)
• Responsibilities: To mention the main responsibilities that highlight your gained skills and experience
• A proof of your experience will be required in the final stage of recruitment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage of the selection process. Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once application is submitted.

HOW TO APPLY

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Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.