Security Guard - National Position

Job Title:                                            Security Guard

Department:                                     Operations

Division:                                             Operations

Duty Station:                                    Ba'aj

Line Manager:                                  Team Leader

Line Management Responsibility:   N/A

Position Type:                                   Full-time

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work to reduce and prevent violence, protect civilians and build peace together with communities in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath through the implementation of unarmed civilian protection programming. NP implements programming through the deployment of civilian protection teams to the field and is continuing to scale up to meet the growing needs in the communities we serve. Programming is founded on Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) and is thematically focused on, interrupting cycles of violence, building trust and peaceful co-existence among divided communities and women inclusion and participation.

JOB PURPOSE

To protect property and personnel, while also participating in team meetings concerning security and general context updates. All NP staff are expected to embody UCP guiding principles of:

Nonviolence

Direct action

Radical connection

Process-oriented

Independence

Nonpartisanship

Redemption and healing

Pluriversality

Accountability

KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Commitment to NP principles

• Demonstrate a commitment to Nonviolent Peaceforce's (NP) mandate and
• Maintain a positive image of the organization both during and outside of scheduled
• Maintain a professional and welcoming attitude to all members of the community

Protection and security

• Provide unarmed protection and security for NP teams and NP
• Monitor the security situation in the
• Assist the Team leader in responding to any security or safety incident, such as fire, environmental damage, attacks, external
• Ensure all visitors to the NP premises are
• Ensure NP vehicles remain

Safeguarding**:**

• Outline the responsibilities related to safeguarding, including adherence to NP’s safeguarding policies and procedures, and reporting any concerns regarding the safety and well-being of personnel, beneficiaries, or community members.

Basic First Aid Knowledge:

• The guard should have basic knowledge of first aid to handle any minor injuries or health issues that may arise during their duties.

Other

• Perform any other work duties assigned by the Team

COMPETENCIES

Skills

Independent judgment/Analytical:

• Situational awareness and diligence (ensuring all security protocols are adhered to)
• Ability to manage information with

Interpersonal:

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and community
• Genuine commitment and interest in the well-being of the community
• Ability to help de-escalate potentially violent

Language:

• Arabic: Mandatory Spoken & Written
• Basic understanding of English is desirable, but not required.

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to send a CV (max. 2 pages) . Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The closing date for applications is 5th Aug
• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Candidates may be identified before the closing
• Only nationals will be considered for the position. Candidates from Ba'aj are highly desired.
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We priorities ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the InterAgency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

NO FEE

We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.