Security Guard (Port Sudan) – UNDP

Job Description

Type of Contract	Service Contract
Locations	Port Sudan
Posting Date	17-Oct-2024
Apply Before	01-Oct-24 (Midnight New York, USA)
Post Level	SB-1
Duration of Initial Contract	One Year
Time left	12d 20h 31m
Languages Required	Arabic   English

Background

UNOCHA is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNOCHA does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

In December 1991, the General Assembly adopted Resolution 46/182 designed to strengthen the United Nation’s response to both complex emergencies and natural disasters. In addition, it aimed at improving the overall effectiveness of the UN’s humanitarian operations in the field.

OCHA’s mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to:

• Alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies
• Advocate for the rights of people in need
• Promote preparedness and prevention
• Facilitate sustainable solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Security Associate the incumbent will undertake the below tasks;

– Access Control & Screening:

• Provide access control by inspection of building passes or other approved identification issued by OCHA.
• Perform the pedestrian access control to the UN- OCHA facilities ensuring that all personnel and visitors desiring access are properly identified, screened and directed.
• Perform the vehicular access control to the UN-OCHA facilities ensuring that official, staff and visitor vehicles desiring access are properly identified, inspected and directed.
• Ensure that no unauthorized personnel gain access to facilities.
• Ensure that all persons removing equipment from UN-OCHA premises present the equipment and a valid document in which this action is duly authorized.

– Watching & Patrolling the Area:

• Conduct patrolling of the entire Facilities and its inner, and outer perimeter and parking area in front of the compound.
• Monitoring surveillance cameras if available.
• Provide information and assistance to personnel and all visitors.
• Respond to and alert bystanders of events, such as security alerts, criminal acts, civil demonstrations and suspicious activity.

– Reporting, Assistance & Support:

• Report instances of non-compliance with security procedures and unsafe or hazardous conditions to the Security Supervisor / Shift Supervisor.
• Provide additional guard coverage during special events.
• Perform security escort duties for persons if directed by the security focal point, and/or;
• Perform other duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism:

Knowledge of different aspects of humanitarian response, public information and communication. Ability to address a range of issues in the context of political developments, public attitudes and local conditions. Ability to conceptualize, design and implement major information campaigns. Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources. Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships. Ability to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise style. Ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

• Client Orientation:

Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

• Planning & Organizing:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently

• Technological Awareness:

Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Experiance:

• Secondary education.
• Two to four years of experience in the security field with international organizations, preferably with UN Agencies.
• Previous experience with: Video Surveillance equipment; Technical protection equipment, VHF Radio and other Telecommunication Equipment.
• Fire Safety, First Aid Training obtained.

Language:

Fluency in Arabic; good knowledge of the English language.