Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 06 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About YARID
Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID) is a registered NGO based in Kampala, founded in 2007 by young Congolese refugees living in Uganda.

The mission of YARID is to empower refugees, orphans and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) around Africa to overcome the burdens of deprivation and vulnerability to become healthy, educated, self-sustaining and contributing members of society.

YARID unites urban refugees through avenues like sports, English classes, and vocational skills training in order to address social issues like ethnic conflicts, unemployment, public health, and lack of access to education. Refugees that YARID serves mainly come from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda Burundi, South Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia.

Employee Category: Full-time (35-40 hours/week)
Location: Kampala
Reporting Line: Procurement and logistics manager
Deadline: 14th February 2024 at 5:00 PM

Job Overview/Summary
As a security guard, you will be to protect the organization property, employees and visitors.

YARID is seeking for a female security guard to join our team in ensuring security of our participants, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities
• Patrolling and monitoring activities on the company’s premises regularly to discourage criminals and ensure the environment is safe and secure.
• Evicting trespassers and violators and detaining perpetrators while following legal protocols before relevant authorities arrive to take over.
• Controlling the entrance and departure of employees, visitors and vehicles according to protocols.
• Monitoring surveillance cameras to watch out for any disruptions or unlawful activities.
• Providing detailed reports on daily activities and any incidents that may have occurred to management.
• Testing security systems and, if needed, operating X-ray machines and metal detectors.
• Using provided communication devices such as two-way radios in a clear and concise manner.
• Able to perform CPR or first aid if needed.

Qualifications
▪ A level Certificate.
▪ A minimum of 2 years of working experience as a security guard.
▪ Fluency in English, Luganda. Knowledge of languages spoken by refugees such as French, Swahili, etc. will be considered an added advantage.
▪ Experience working with security systems, proficient in Microsoft Office and know how to write reports.
▪ Able to keep calm in hostile situations.
▪ Excellent communication skills and ability to convey information effectively both in verbal and written formats.
▪ Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
▪ Knowledge of urban/community development.
▪ Service oriented with good interpersonal and facilitation skills.
▪ Experience in skilling sectors and with refugees is considered an added advantage.
▪ Candidates with displacement experience are encouraged to apply.

Equality and Diversity
YARID Service is committed to the fair treatment of all people, regardless of their gender, race, colour, ethnicity, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, mental health needs, age, domestic circumstances, social class, sexuality, beliefs, political allegiance or trades union membership.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
In accordance with YARID Safeguarding policies. YARID Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Adults. All staff working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to promptly report any concerns relating to the safeguarding, sexual harassment of children, young people and / or adults in accordance with agreed policy and procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of children, young people or adults gives cause for concern the YARID agreed Public Protection Procedures will be followed, alongside implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure where appropriate.

A background check will be conducted to assess compliance with safeguarding policies.

All our services are free, DO NOT pay anybody and be coursed into abuse of safeguarding policies for a job placement.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application before the 14th of February 2024. Please note that there will be a rolling review of applications, so we encourage early application. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Send your CV, application letter, LC1 letter, ID, and academic documents to human.resource@yarid.net with “Female Security Guard” in the email subject line.

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