THE UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME/Security Guards

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall guidance of the WFP Security Officer and the direct supervision of the Guard Supervisor, the Security Guard is expected to:
• Patrol and maintain security of the Warehouse premises and grounds during the assigned shift and report any irregularities.
• Respond to emergencies effecting the safety of the premises and notify the
immediate supervisor or other designated staff members.
• Control the admission and movement of authorized personnel, suppliers, commercial trucks to WFP grounds and premises.
• Ensure that routine patrols are conducted within the grounds and ensure that security guards/watchmen keep an up-to-date record of their patrol duties.
• Patrol assigned areas, maintain continual surveillance against fire, water leakage and any other action which could damage premises or injure personnel.
• Investigate and report all incidents on shared grounds that involve a breach of security procedures, injuries and/or theft and report back to supervisor.
• In case of incident/emergency instruct WFP staff members and visitors of performance of security services, including fire control and physical security
for the premises, first aid procedures, use of equipment and operation of the automated alarm and video surveillance systems, if installed.
• Maintain updated directives and security personnel lists.
• Respond to enquiries and provide appropriate information or suggest alternative sources of information.
• Issue building passes when appropriate.
• Liaise as necessary with the local administration, police authorities, fire services and other emergency services.
• Report for duty as and when necessary (on call).
• Duties to be performed on a 24/7 basis as scheduled in the Security Guard Duty Roster not to exceed 40 hours per week.
• Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Security Guard.
• Basic training in security/guarding.
• Excellent physical condition.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Proficiency in English language, oral.
• Experience with UN or International Organizations is an asset.
Interested candidates are requested to send their applications with their resumes in English to: Fax #02-5401453
Applications must be received by 10th April 2009 @ 15:00hrs.
Only short-listed candidates meeting the required qualifications will be contacted.