Guards (Call for CVs) (Ghowr, Afghanistan)

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide safe environment for all WCUK staff based in Ghor. He is responsible to ensure the office/guest house compound is safe and all assets are safe and secure.

The Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to:

Responsible in screening and checking identification cards of all guest coming to War Child UK-A compound.
Known visitors to the guards and does not have ID they may be admitted after clearance with Security Officer.
For unannounced visitors it has to be check first with the staff who they wish to visit before they will be permitted entry.
Check all incoming vehicles with the IED detector. (Mirror)
Military/police vehicles are strictly not allowed inside War Child UK compound
Responsible in gate keeping, opening and closing the gate when War Child vehicles comes in and out of the compound
Patrol the surrounding/vicinity of the compound and inform Security Officer of any suspicious car or individuals if any
Help maintain cleanliness in War Child UK compound (i.e watering and weeding the garden and cleaning the garage and guard house)
During winter, light wooden heaters at the guesthouse and at the office
Turn on generator when there is no power and ensure that it is turn off when power is back
Make sure every morning the handover sheet is signed and any missing reported to Security Officer on time.
Any other task deemed necessary or as requested by the line manager or Country Director

War Child was established in 1993 as a response to the brutal effects of conflict on children during the Balkans war. We are currently operational in Iraq, Afghanistan, Jordan, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Central African Republic. War Child UK started its operation in the Western Region of Afghanistan in 2003 working in three (3) thematic areas namely Education, Protection and Livelihood. War Child UK’s main office is located in Kabul and a sub-office in Herat and Badghis &Ghor.

Minimum 2 years work experience in security perspective.
Ability to work during days and nights shifts
Ability to identify and report any suspicions
Able to work as a team with a good behavior
Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to team’s success
Commitment and to understand of War Child UK values.
Having Positive and encouraging personality
Ability in speaking two national language Dari and Pashtu (Basic English Language Skills is preferred)

Please send motivation letter, CV to RecruitmentAfg@warchild.org.uk before the closing date.
Applications after closing date will not be accepted.
Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Guard VA# WCUK- 156   ) otherwise your application will not be considered.
Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for written test and interview.
The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Police check, vetting check, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Safeguarding Policy, anti-bribery policy, code of conduct and other War Child’s policies prior to a final offer being made.
WCUK is an equal opportunity employer and female are highly encouraged to apply.

Submission Email
RecruitmentAfg@warchild.org.uk