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Access and Resilience Assistant

INTERSOS
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Position Title: Access and Resilience Assistant

2024-10-29        Kandahar       Full Time        218

Job Location: Kandahar
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Security
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per the salary scale
Vacancy Number: 143-2024
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kandahar
Organization: INTERSOS
Years of Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience as security Assistant.
Contract Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension
Gender: Male
Education: University or Baccalaureate degree
Close date: 2024-10-29

About INTERSOS:

INTERSOS is an International non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected. INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure.

Job Descriptions:

Access and Security Assistant (ASA) is responsible for supporting the Security officer (SO) regarding all matters relating to security and access within Kabul office they have been assigned. ASA carries out their allocated tasks as listed below and reports directly to the SO.

 

  • Carry out all the duties and tasks as defined below, or as instructed by the DM or Area manager.
  • Movements tracking.
  • Communicate security-related information to and from the SO following pre-defined communication channels.
  • Monitor the keeping of security rules, the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the Contingency Plans (CPs) preparedness and inform the SO and the Access and security coordinator of any shortcomings or necessary changes to the procedures.
  • Support to the SO to regularly check the state of all equipment necessary for security at the field office and in case of shortages, follow up with the SO and ASC.
  • Provide up-to-date and accurate security-related information and analysis to the SO and ASC.
  • To manage the Guards shifts and act as focal point for the guards towards the Security officer.
  • Movement tracking.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Regular tasks in detail:

The list below details the main tasks and responsibilities:

General communication, incident reporting & emergency communication:

 

  • Maintain contact with the field every one hour via Internet Keeping up with trips along the day till they come back.
  • To monitor incidents in INTERSOS operational areas and to advise the field teams about areas to avoid, or withdrawing teams from villages etc.
  • To respond to emergency events by attending incidents, where safe to do so, to support INTERSOS staff who may be affected.
  • Maintain the fire equipment and first aid kits in the vehicles and offices. ASA is to order replacement equipment and supplies as required. 

Staff location & movement awareness :

  • Responsible for the tracking trips to keep the SO and ASC and the area manager posted for any updates of the field movement.
  • To activate emergency procedures in the event that they have not heard after a designated period to time.
  • Making sure that all the staff have the proper communication tools and updating their phone numbers when needed, and report violations.
  • Maintaining and updating a communication list includes the main emergency services (at least once a month).
  • Implement the (Field Movement): a weekly check of vehicles, keeping a communication protocol with the field teams.
  • Other duties:

  • Tracking the daily cars movements.
  • Contact the daily trips to assure their safety.
  • Ensure the safety and security of the Office by screening visitors at main gate of the Office (no weapons allowed), check if the visitor is announced, register and escort them inside the premises.
  • Ensure for the safety and security of INTERSOS staff.
  • Report any incident or abnormal events in and outside of the compound to supervisor.
  • Fill visitor's logbook, generator logbook and conduct other logistics-administrative support tasks if requested by the supervisor.
  • Available to work over holidays and at night (shift and rotation system).
  • Attend training courses when organized and requested relevant to safety and security.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements:

University or Baccalaureate degree (12th graduated).

2+ years of relevant experience as security Assistant.

English, Pashto and Dari skills are required.

Previous experience working for an international NGO is preferable.

Commitment to INTERSOS principles.

Comply with all relevant INTERSOS policies and procedures.

Submission Guidelines:

Respected Applicants, please visit the link below and fill in the required information.

https://forms.gle/QTm7ddBku5nnXyaB9

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for a test/Interview.

Qualified People with Physical Disabilities and Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply 

Submission Email:

https://forms.gle/QTm7ddBku5nnXyaB9

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