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VA No.:
 UNMIS-08-008
Description:

Security Guard

Grade:
 GL-2
Regions:
 Abyei , Ed Damazin, Rumbek, Wau
VA Date:
29 January 2008
Closing date:
 Open

POSITION OPEN FOR SUDANESE NATIONALS ONLY
Preferred region should be indicated in the application

Duties and responsibilities:

Under the subversion of the Chief Security Officer/Security Officer, the incumbent is responsible for the following functions:

  • Provide physical access control at UNMIS facilities and premises.
  • Control access and egress of all UNMIS property and goods into and out of UN offices/warehouses and installations.
  • Physically denying entry to all unauthorized persons to UNAMIS compounds and installations.
  • Check all persons authorized to carry weapons to UNAMIS facilities adhere to mission weapons control and clear their weapons at the weapons clearing point before entering UNMIS compounds or facilities
  • Regulate newly arrived personnel and visitors and facilitate their visit.
  • Conduct periodic vehicle and personnel searches at all access points to UNMIS facilities.
  • Ensure vehicles entering UNMIS facilities have the undercarriage checked.
  • Conduct regular perimeter and compound foot patrols of all UNMIS buildings and pay particular attention to finance offices, fire hazards and office doors.
  • Undertake escort duties and other duties as may be directed by the Guard Force supervisor/CSO
  • Report abnormalities during period of duty and safeguard all UN vehicles at UN car parks.
  • Direct and control traffic when necessary and ensuring serviceability of security equipments.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Guard Force Supervisor/CSO

Competencies:

  • Professionalism- good knowledge of security issues specially building security, access control.
    Teamwork- Ability to facilitate teamwork for the benefit of the organisation. Ability to work in a multi ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
  • Client Orientation: Professional and courteous attitude and the ability to work in a stressful environment.
  • Communication: Effective oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to explain UN procedures and rules

Qualifications:

  • Education: Completion of high school education. Training in self defence and security techniques
  • Experience: At least 2 to 3 years of active security related experience. Police or Military service an asset.
  • Necessary skills: Mental and physical fitness. Ability to perform duties in uniform and at times in civilian clothes. Ability to withstand long periods of standing up while performing duties.
  • Languages: Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.. Knowledge of other languages spoken in Sudan is an asset.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit their applications together with The United Nations Personal History form (P-11), a copy of own Birth Certificate, Sudanese Resident Certificate, national passport Secondary and/or University Diploma and three references from previous employers by ONE of the following methods:

By e-mail:
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by e-mail and MUST include ONLY the VA No in the subject line of their email.
e.g. UNMIS-GS-07-###
National General Services: unmis-recruitmentgs@un.org
By Mail:
Chief Civilian Personnel Officer, United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS)
P.O. Box 69; UNMIS HQ Compound (08); Khartoum, Sudan
By Hand:
To UNMIS HQ Compound (08), Khartoum or through the UNMIS Regional Offices in Juba, Malakal, Wau, Rumbek, Kadugli, Ed Damazin, Abyei, El Faser, El Geneina, Nyala, Zalingi, El Obeid and Kassala
By Fax:
Outside Sudan - 00 249 187 086200
Inside Sudan - 0 187 086200

IMPORTANT: Please refer to the Education portion of the vacancy announcement for the specific academic qualifications required to be eligible to apply for the following types of categories.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.