Guard

Guard 

Diyala

 

 

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.  

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.  

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. 

DRC has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Algeria, Libya/Tunisia, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman. DRC has 17 offices and approximately one thousand staff members across the MENA region. Following an internal HQ restructuring, from 1st January 2018 the region is focusing on the Middle East, hence Algeria, Tunisia and Libya will transition to a new region during the course of 2018, while Yemen will join the Middle East region.

 

 

About the job 

The Guard is to provide entry point management of Office, monitor the overall safety situation and implement safety regulations and safety plans under the direct supervision of Diyala Base Manager and the technical supervision of the Safety Advisor and Safety Specialist for south central Iraq. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Ensure security of DRC staff and property 

• Secure DRC facilities including all the vehicles parked in the area  

• Patrol facilities regularly when it is not occupied, especially at night 

• Control access to DRC facilities Assist in loading/unloading vehicles 

• Assist in keeping the facility and street outside clean – remove rubbish etc. 

• Enforce DRC’s no weapons policy 

• Welcome visitor; ensuring the visitor’s book is signed; and direct the visitor to the office  

• Switch on/off generator and water pumps as required 

• Report any security incident to the Project Coordinator 

• Follow DRC security guidelines 

• Any other assignment by the line manager

Others:

• Be on time for your shift 

• No sleeping on duty 

• Remain vigilant at all times and ready to react 

• Behave in accordance with DRC low profile security rules 

• No personal visitors while you are working on shift 

• All visitors to be respected and treated fairly 

• Be clean and presentable for your duties 

• No guard is allowed to use abusive language 

• Do not leave your post without permission, even if then next shift has not arrived 

• Any guard engaging in a criminal act will be automatically dismissed 

• Do any other task/s as assigned by the Base Manager

 

 

About you 

To be successful in this role we expect the following:

Required  

• 2+ years of relevant experience. Experience in safety & security.  

• Good Arabic required. English will be an asset.  

• Ability to work under pressure when required.   

• Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others as part of a team

Desirable 

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.  

• Previous experience with an international NGO is a plus

 

 

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.   

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.   

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   

Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

 

We offer 

Contract length: 6 Months 

Level: K 

Start date: 1 February 2019

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates/ Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

 

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. 

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 23 January 2019 

Please note: that given the urgency of vacancy the position may be filled before the due date. 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.