Watchman

Security

Overview

Ensure safety of the office and supervise during shift.

You have:

• A mid-school certificate or secondary school is preferable with at least 1 years of experience in working as a guard in a humanitarian sector within International NGO.
• Good communication skills including the ability to gain trust and build relationships with new communities.
• Willing to work shift work: day and night duties.
• Demonstrated understanding of working with vulnerable populations.
• Very good knowledge of using safety and security equipment.
• Good knowledge using Microsoft Office tools like (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook).

Job Description

Background/IRC Summary:

The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria - more than half of the country's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.

IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination.

Job Overview/Summary:

IRC is recruiting watchmen for Azaz Main Office Under the direct supervision of the assigned Humanitarian Access and Security focal point responsible for the Office. The watchman will be responsible for the safety of the Office, equipment, and beneficiaries that he is supervising during his covered shift from the minute he starts his shift until the handover to the next watchman in coordination with other team members.

Responsibilities:

- Monitor and guard all the facilities of the site. - Control entry and departure of employees, visitors, and other people. - Send visitors' records to the direct supervisor on a weekly basis. - Carry out inspection tours from time to time in all facilities of the site. - Checking the validity of the Safety and Security equipment in the office during working hours and reporting back to the direct supervisor. - Securing all exits, doors, and windows during and after the completion of work time and sharing any suggested recommendations to increase the safety of the facility. - Reporting violations, such as equipment damage or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual events to the supervisor or any assigned security focal point. - Continuously connect with the direct supervisor. - Any other security-related tasks.

Qualifications

Required Experience/qualification/Skills:

- A mid-school certificate or secondary school is preferable with at least 1 years of experience in working as a guard in a humanitarian sector within International NGO. - Good communication skills including the ability to gain trust and build relationships with new communities. - Willing to work shift work: day and night duties. - Demonstrated understanding of working with vulnerable populations - Very good knowledge of using safety and security equipment - It is preferred to have a good knowledge using Microsoft Office tools like (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook)

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

- A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values, and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct. - Credible written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development. - Validated a sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to effective resolution. - Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience. - Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior-level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity. - Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop, and a sense of humor are a must. - Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.

Language/Travel:

- English Not required - Arabic: Required - Travel:. Not required

Key Working Relationships:

- Position Reports to: Humanitarian Access Assistant - Position directly supervises: - Indirect Reporting (If applicable): Humanitarian Access Manager - Key Internal Contacts: IRC Staff and IWs - Key External Contacts: Visitors and other Stakeholders

Professional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen 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, the Middle East Region 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. IRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs.

Accountability to Clients: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery.

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 parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Diversity and Inclusion: at IRC MENA, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, nationality, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. More importantly, creating a safe workspace environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best is the right thing to do. So, bring your whole self to work.

IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting. All IRC staff, wherever they are located, are accountable for creating an environment free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.

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Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org