Job: Security Guard

Location: Juba 
Deadline: Friday, 04 October 2013 

Description

UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness.

UNOPS provides services in sustainable infrastructure, sustainable procurement and sustainable project management, with projects ranging from building schools, roads, bridges and hospitals to procuring goods and services and training local personnel.

By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground.

We employ more than 6,000 personnel annually and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of regional and country offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.

UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Background Information -South Sudan

South Sudan

The UNOPS South Sudan office helps a wide range of local and international partners improve the lives of the South Sudanese people by implementing infrastructure and procurement projects. All UNOPS operations have an increasing emphasis on developing national capacities and considering gender, environmental and community concerns. UNOPS is working in a range of sectors in South Sudan including: transport, education, health, post-conflict stabilization and emergency response.

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) – South SudanOperations Centre (SSOC) is based in Juba, Republic of South Sudan. CurrentSSOC operations are largely focused on assisting partners with theimplementation of physical infrastructure projects including designing, constructingand rehabilitating roads and bridges, schools, clinics and Government andMinistry offices. SSOC also procures goods and services for a number ofpartners and provides logistics and operational support to institutions inSouth Sudan with the overall objective to support partners in achieving theirprogramme goals.

UNOPS–SSOC works with various partners including the governmentministries of South Sudan, donors, and United Nations agencies including theFood and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the United Nations DevelopmentProgramme (UNDP), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the UnitedStates Agency for International Development (USAID), the European Union (EU),the Department for International Development (DFID) and the World Bank.

Functional Responsibilities

The incumbent is to control entry to the organizational premises and ensure the safety and security of the staff and premises. The incumbent may be required to work on a roster basis to ensure continuous surveillance and security of the organization's premises.

Under the direct supervision of Security/Logistics Officer, the incumbent of the post is required to perform the following specific duties and responsibilities:

Security duties at UNOPS Compound entry and exit points include the following:

• Controls entry and ensures security of the organizational premises and staff by conducting an ID card check.
• When directed, searches all vehicles entering UNOPS' compounds.
• When directed, searches visitors and packages entering UNOPS' compounds.
• Checks removal/outgoing items and ensures that a paper release and documentation is completed.
• Maintains a log/occurrence book and ensure that paper entries are made.
• Conducts traffic control at the gates and exit points when necessary.
• In case of incidents or emergencies on the organization's premises, instructs staff and visitors of security procedures including fire control procedures, including evacuation where necessary and ensures the physical security of premises and staff:
• Reports any security-related information, incident and irregularities to the Security/Logistics Officer through the shift leader.
• Responds to enquiries and provides appropriate information or suggests alternative sources of information;
• Investigates and reports on all incidents on the organization premises that involve a breach of security procedures, injuries or theft and reports back to supervisor;
• Any other task that is assigned by the supervisor.

Compound and Perimeter Patrol

• Conducts compound and perimeter patrols on a regular basis.
• Checks and ensures that the perimeter fence/walls are intact.
• Reports any suspicious persons, vehicles or objects to the supervisor.
• Checks all UNOPS vehicles parked inside the compound at car parking. Alternate parking should be arranged for other agencies and VIP vehicles without jeopardizing the free movement of UNOPS vehicles.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

(Clear description of measurable outputs, milestones, key performance indicators and/or reporting requirements which will enable performance monitoring)

Education

• Secondary education is a requirement.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of one or more local languages is highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Competencies

• Knowledge of security rules, regulations, and procedures of UN including fire safety and first aid procedures is an added advantage.
• Physical fitness.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement; Contract level: LICA - 1 Contract duration: 1 year with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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