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Position Title: Guard
Location: Sittwe
Country: Myanmar
Deadline Date: 31st December 2024

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization established to assist people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and disaster. NRC operates in multiple countries around the world, providing aid and support to millions of individuals in need. The organization is recognized for its commitment to high-quality assistance and advocacy for the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons. NRC emphasizes core values such as dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability, which guide its operations and relationships. The organization fosters a supportive culture that encourages professional growth and teamwork among its employees, ensuring that they are empowered to make a difference in the lives of those they serve.

Job Overview:
The Guard position at NRC involves ensuring the safety and Security of NRC personnel, buildings, and properties. The role requires constant vigilance and proactive measures to prevent unauthorized access and respond to potential threats. Guards are expected to patrol assigned areas, monitor for irregularities, and maintain a secure environment. This position is critical in safeguarding the organization's assets and personnel, especially in complex and volatile contexts. The Guard will report directly to the Admin Officer and is responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly office compound while adhering to NRC's core values and operational protocols. The role also includes ensuring that communication equipment is functional and ready for Emergency situations, as well as documenting all incidents and activities within the compound.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrol assigned areas to ensure the security of NRC’s personnel, buildings, and properties.
• Watch for and immediately report irregularities and potential dangers, such as fire or water hazards or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Inspect perimeter defenses such as gates, doors, fences, lighting, and barbed wires to ensure they are intact and not tampered with. Immediately report irregularities.
• Reduce the impact of any attack carried out against the NRC compound through warning compound occupants, calling for assistance, and assisting with evacuation or other reactions as required.
• Attend the main gate at all times to deter unauthorized entry into the NRC compound and to open for entry and exit only for authorized persons or vehicles.
• Check the reliable legal identity (ID) of all visitors and log their entry and exit in the Visitors Book. Ensure visitors meet the person whom they are visiting. Maintain a record of all staff and visitors within the compound at any given time.
• Receive and screen for risk deliveries of mail/packages and other items. All deliveries shall be logged and handed to the Admin Department.
• Ensure proper handover to the replacement guard through Line Supervisor.
• Maintain office compound cleaning daily. 1
• Ensure that communication equipment is operational, including having credit for emergency phone calls, and that necessary equipment such as torches, with batteries is available when taking up duty. 1
• Minor incidents around office compound or outside shall be duly recorded in the occurrence book and report to line supervisor. 1
• Make sure at the Office to have a Logbook to record all items that enter and leave the Office and register the date and time of the activity, along with the name of the NRC person involved in either bringing in goods to the Office or goods exiting the Office. 1
• During on duty, keep the compounds clean and tidy. 1
• Fulfill other related tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience from working as a Guard in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic English Knowledge.
• Ability to support teamwork.

Educational Background:
No specific educational background is mentioned, but relevant experience in security roles is emphasized as a critical qualification for the position.

Experience:
The position requires prior experience working as a Guard, particularly in humanitarian or recovery contexts. Experience in complex and volatile environments is also essential, as the role involves managing security in potentially high-risk situations. Documented results related to the responsibilities of the position are necessary to demonstrate capability and effectiveness in similar roles.

Languages:
Basic English knowledge is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be beneficial but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
The contract duration for this position is until 31st December 202

• The role is categorized as Grade 1, Step 1, indicating an entry-level position within the organization. The Guard position must be manned constantly, with personnel rotated through various shifts to ensure continuous coverage. It is crucial that guards remain alert and refrain from sleeping on duty, as this is considered a serious security violation that may lead to disciplinary action, including suspension or termination of contract. The NRC emphasizes a zero-tolerance approach to exploitation, abuse, and harassment, expecting all employees to contribute to a safe and respectful environment.