Watchmen/Watchwomen - North Gaza

Action Against Hunger (AAH) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational and non-profit making organization working in the Palestinian Territory since 2002.  

Action Against Hunger is recruiting for its office in Gaza several 

                                                                  Watchmen/ Watchwomen 

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 

In the context of ACF emergency response in the Gaza Strip, the main focus of this position will be: 

• Secure humanitarian aid stored in ACF warehouse, especially from theft, looting and damage. 

• Support the logistics & store keeping efforts of the emergency teams. 

KEY ACTIVITIES 

Objective 1: Ensure security of premises and relief items 

• Be always vigilante – including, night shifts; Always remain at your post. 

• Control access to the premises and prohibit non-authorized third parties to enter the premises and approach the stocked items, avoiding risk of theft and looting. 

• Secure the in and out of the staff from the premises with checking the surroundings before going out, opening/closing the gate for the car if needed. 

• Inform the Area Manager about any security incident or concern pertaining to the warehouse and the stocked materials. 

• Ensure staff present at the ACF premises are informed of any irregular/concern in the surrounding area of the premises (crowd, incident, etc.) 

• Ensure doors and security exits are always locked and are in proper conditions and functioning (daily checkup) 

• Make regular checks around the building to see if all security measures are in place like flag on the roof, bars on the windows are solid, etc. 

• Daily check about the remaining quantity in the water tank, inform the line manager in case of issue (leakage, malfunction) or low water stock 

• Follow-up all non ACF staff visitors on a logbook entering the premises. ID should be checked, and their names should be registered. 

Objective 2: Support the smooth operation of ACF warehouse 

• Ensure items are raised off the ground, safely stack materials in warehouse, ensure proper access to materials, easy location of materials when needed for picking and stock taking, shelve and organize materials 

• Assist in loading and unloading of trucks 

• Maintain the premises clean and operational, including removal of garbage or packaging materials 

• Store heavy or liquid items on bottom and light items on top. 

• If applicable, monitor temperatures and expiration dates for medical items or canned and dry food items. 

• Complete the various dispatch documents, if support required 

• Support on ensuring the safe preparation and loading of cargo into transportation vehicle. 

• Report any problem with the quality of items. 

• Support with inventory reporting, as required. 

Objective 3: Support AAH emergency response in Gaza Strip 

• If requested, support with distribution of relief items to ACF targeted population 

• Any other task assigned by the Logistics Officer or Area Manager. 

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

• No specific academic background requested 

• Knowledge of updating and completing warehouse records will be considered an asset 

• Previous experience as Watchmen.women / security guard is preferred. Additionally, experience with the following tasks will be appreciated: - Inventory reporting - Reporting of quantities received, stored and dispatched. 

• Knowledge in humanitarian/emergency is a plus. 

• Strong organization & planning and observation skills, and highly ethical. 

• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking Arabic. Knowledge of English is an asset. 

• Knowledge in Word and Excel is an asset. 

• Committed to issues related to the promotion of gender equality or personal commitment to gender equality. 

• Residency must be in the Northern governorates (Gaza city or Gaza north).

• Contract Length: 6 months. 

• Based: in Gaza. 

• Salary: ILS 42,130 gross/ year divided in 12 payments. 

• We provide workman compensation and health insurance. 

• In addition, Action Against Hunger covers food and transportation allowances for a fully worked month.   

• Emotional care service at the service of the employee and family. 

• 21 days holidays for year 

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunities employer. Women are encouraged to apply for this position.

Action Against Hunger has a commitment to protect all persons we come into contact with through our work, including children and At-Risk adults. Action Against Hunger has ZERO TOLERANCE towards all forms of harm and abuse, including sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We take concerns and complaints relating to Safeguarding issues involving our Staff, Associated Personnel, Partners and Suppliers very seriously and will take action to vigorously investigate and manage any violations or alleged violations of our policies.

Only applications received through our online service will be considered.

Note. - Given the urgency of this position, the vacancy may close before the deadline. For more information about this position, visit our website employ.acf-e.org. In case you do not find the job advertisement published here, it means that the selection process has been closed.