Monday, September 9, 2013

World Food Programme Security Jobs

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Post Title:     Security Guard (Roster)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. VA-050/2013
Contract type:     Service Contract
Post Grade:     SC 2
Duty Station:     Berbera
Duration:     One Year (Initial)
Closing Date:     17th September  2013
Organizational background
The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, relief and emergency school feeding, while also supporting humanitarian air and logistics services, food security coordination and infrastructure rehabilitation projects.
This position is open to qualified Somali candidates with good knowledge of the local area. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of Security Guard Supervisor and under the overall Supervision of the WFP FSO/LSA and Head of Area Office the incumbent will undertake the following responsibilities:
•    Control entry and monitor security of the WFP’s premises pursuant to WFP policies and procedures and Standard Office Procedures;
•    Adhere to WFP policy and procedure for security access of local entities and visitors;
•    Respond to personnel and telephone enquiries;
•    Screen visitors for unauthorized material or equipment;
•    Immediately raise alarm in case of forceful entry by anyone party;
•    Log all movement of vehicles and equipment in/out of WFP premises;
•    Inspect vehicles;
•    Confirm with recipient letters/parcels/packages on delivery;
•    Maintain continuous surveillance of guard post throughout period of shift;
•    Carry out patrol of premises as instructed;
•    Investigate and report all incidents on WFP grounds that involve a breach of security procedures;
•    Provide emergency assistance;
•    Perform other security related duties as required;
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Secondary school education.
Experience:
Two years of security experience, and experience in driving various makes of cars.
Language:
Fluency in both written and spoken English and Somali language is a requirement.
Knowledge:
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record for bus, motorbikes and light vehicles; good knowledge of the city where the office is located.
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:
•    All applications must include an accurately filled in Personal History Form (P11) available at  the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc to be sent by e-mail to HR-SOM@wfp.org
•    Quote the Vacancy Announcement number and job title;
•    Hand delivered applications will no longer be accepted;
•    Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded;
•    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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