Security Guard on SSA contract

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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found at Country (COs), Job holders typically report to the  Security Assistant or to the designate. Job holders are likely to be working under close guidance and follow established standard security procedures. These jobs require to work different shifts based on 8 hours  and report for duty on short notice.

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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

•  Monitor and control entry to WFP premises including screening persons and belongings, and issuing building passes, to ensure accurate accounting of staff and visitors’ on WFP premises.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Patrol and maintain security of the Warehouse premises and grounds during the assigned shift and report any irregularities.
• Respond to emergencies effecting the safety of the premises and notify the immediate supervisor or other designated staff members.
• Control the admission and movement of authorized personnel, suppliers, commercial trucks to WFP grounds and premises.
• Ensure that routine patrols are conducted within the grounds and ensure that security guards/watchmen keep an up-to-date record of their patrol duties.
• Patrol assigned areas, maintain continual surveillance against fire, water leakage and any other action which could damage premises or injure personnel.
• Investigate and report all incidents on shared grounds that involve a breach of security procedures, injuries and/or theft and report back to supervisor.
• In case of incident/emergency instruct WFP staff members and visitors of performance of security services, including fire control and physical security for the premises, first aid procedures, use of equipment and operation of the automated alarm and video surveillance systems, if installed.
• Maintain updated directives and security personnel lists.
• Respond to enquiries and provide appropriate information or suggest alternative sources of information.
• Issue building passes when appropriate.
• Liaise as necessary with the local administration, police authorities, fire services and other emergency services.
• Report for duty as and when necessary (on call).
• Duties to be performed on a 24/7 basis as scheduled in the Security Guard Duty Roster not to exceed 40 hours per week.
•  Perform other duties as requested.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Builds an understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
•  Be a force for positive change: Approaches individual tasks and responsibilities with a positive attitude and demeanor.
•  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Understands the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities.
•  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Connects individual tasks and responsibilities to unit’s goals and mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Seeks opportunities to build and enhance individual skills.
•  Create an inclusive culture: Demonstrates respect and understanding for diversity and cultural differences.
•  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Identifies and approaches colleagues or supervisors to serve as coaches.
•  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Sets clear goals and measurable targets for own tasks and responsibilities.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Assesses own tasks and responsibilities to find ways to be more efficient.
•  Focus on getting results: Maintains accurate records of completion times and tasks in own areas of responsibility.
•  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Understands responsibilities and the metrics associated with own tasks.
•  Be Decisive: Notifies supervisors of dangerous situations or potential issues that may arise while in the field or office.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Understands WFP’s organizational structure, including the purpose and mission of each unit.
•  Build strong external partnerships: Supports team in working with colleagues and WFP’s partners in the field toward common goals.
•  Be politically agile & adaptable: Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with other WFP employees and partners in the field.
•  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Understands own team’s contributions in its partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
  

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Two or more years of security related experience.

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 (level C) in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different. Fluency (level C) in English language is mandatory for Guards at HQ.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

At lease two year of exp[erinace in the Security Field 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 Security Guard (two) 

on Special Service Agreement  (SSA)  for three months

 (ref: 82901 )  in WFP Hebron Field Office

حارس امن (عدد 2)

 على عقد محدود الامتيازات لمدة 3 اشهر  في مكتب برنامج الغذاء العالمي / الخليل

مرجع الوظيفة رقم:  82901

Make sure that you answer all mandatory questions and to attach your updated CV (in case you didn’t capture all your details in the system).

Females are highly encouraged to apply

Only short-listed candidates meeting the required qualifications will be contacted.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

01st June 2018