Job Summary

Work in direct support of the Samaritan’s Purse (SP) Yazidi Project in Iraq, abiding by the SP code of conduct. The Security Guard will help evaluate & maintain security and safety for the YEP program, SP staff, and operating site. Protects all SP assets, property and people against vandalism, threat and incursion. Exhibit a generous and serving spirit while performing all duties and responsibilities.

Job Duties:

• Maintain up to date information on political, economic and social status on a local level.

• Make the SPI Security team and the YEP leadership aware of observed changes to security status, information, needs, and concerns.

• Protect all SP assets, property and personnel from threat, incursion and vandalism.

• Maintain vigilance throughout the entire job shift.

• Walk the premises and consistently check on various locations where SP property rests.

• Monitor potential and present emergencies and inform YEP Leadership of events, as directed by the SPI Security Department.

• Report any suspicious activity or security incidents to the SPI Security Department and YEP leadership.

• Conduct routine patrols according to the YEP Security Guard Manual.

• Ensuring all incoming visitors and vehicles are checked according to the SPI Security Department instructions and protocols.

• Adhere to dress code set by SPI Security Department and YEP Leadership.

• Maintain a respectful and professional presence while following all security procedures.

• Adhere to the Security Guard Manual at all times while on duty.

• Be reachable and available on short notice to report to duty station as needed.

Complete other activities as directed by the Line Manager and performing all other tasks and responsibilities assigned for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse with a generous and serving spirit.

Skills Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritan’s Purse’s code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritan’s Purse’s statement of faith, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to coordinate activities, building and maintaining positive working relationships
2. Ability to analyze information to develop a complete picture of security situations
3. Excellent planning and organizational skills
4. Networking and team building skills
5. Flexibility and adaptability
6. Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
7. Diplomacy, negotiating skills.
8. Impeccable integrity and honesty
9. Committed to following the SP code of conduct, values, and ethical standards
10. Humble team player
11. Strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal
12. Levelheaded and calm demeanor; able to firmly, yet professionally, direct people when the need arises
13. Self-starter and motivated to succeed, regardless of the task
14. Situational awareness, attention to detail, anticipation of events, and follow-up
15. Previous experience in security, preferably with a non-governmental organization (NGO)
16. Strong organizational and problem-solving ability
17. Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and requirements
18. Willingness to work in a field environment (including extended periods outside in extreme temperatures, rain, and dust)
19. Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle in rough road conditions.

Education / Experience Needed

• Previous experience in a security position, preferably with a NGO.

LANGUAGE

• Arabic and Kurdish are required. English is a plus

Send your CV/Resume to the following email:

SPNIHR@samaritan.org

• The subject of the email should be Security Guard - YEP

  Please make sure to follow the subject so that your CV will be reviewed.

• CVs must be in English language.