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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Other, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-02-05 | Close Date | 2024-02-12 |
| Vacancy No | MCA080-2024 | Gender | Male |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | One Year |
| Education | High school certificate | Experience | t least 2 to 3 years of relevant working experience with national or international organizations. Fluent in Dari, Pashto English is desired. Must be initiative and trustworthy. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per MCA Salary Scale |
About Company
About Mercy Corps: About Mercy Corps Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. PROGRAM SUMMARY: Mercy Corps works in places of transition, where conflict, disaster, political upheaval, or economic collapse present opportunities to build a more secure, productive, and just communities. Providing emergency relief in times of crisis, we move quickly to help communities recover and build resilience to future shocks, and promote sustainable change by supporting community-led and market-driven initiatives. Recognizing both the great potential and the complex challenges faced by Afghanistan, since 1986 Mercy Corps has been implementing a range of humanitarian assistance and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the country and of those communities where we work. Mercy Corps has been working in Afghanistan continuously since 1986 with a large portfolio of programs addressing the promotion of sustainable licit livelihoods, agriculture development, youth vocational training, Renewable Energy and natural resource management; it has helped more than 2.5 million Afghans through these wide-range of community–based agriculture and economic development programs. Mercy Corps is working in Kabul, Kandahar, Helmand, Uruzgan, Herat, Takhar, Badakhshan, Parwan, Baghlan,,Samangan, Balkh and Nangarhar. Success Summary The successful candidate will have the ability to interact effectively with international and national team members, both in a managerial as well as in training capacity and to demonstrate skills to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information. Strong capacity in a structured a timely execution of their responsibilities to ensure quality delivery of candidates for future recruitments of Mercy Corps team members. Strong training skills to further develop hiring managers and HR colleagues excellent interview abilities together with a fully transparent, effective, fair and bias free recruitment process, with the highest integrity of execution. Ongoing Learning In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. Equal Employment Opportunity Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work. Safeguarding & Ethics Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
Job Description
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The Guard will work closely with the support staff and be vigilant and remain at post at all times. He will prohibit non-MC vehicles from entering the compound and patrol around the compound during the night duty.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Be vigilant at all times – including, night shifts; (guards sleeping on duty will be terminated immediately)
- Remain at post at all times – including when on gate duty.
- Prohibit non-MC vehicles from entering the compound or parking within 50 meters of the premises.
- Receive visitors; issue visitors’ cards and maintain a log register for the incoming visitors.
- Notify appropriate Mercy Corps staff members of arrivals.
- Maintain records of the gate passes at the gate.
- Maintain a log register for the vehicles going out/coming in after regular working hours and during weed ends/holidays.
- Assist in logistic support as and when required like loading unloading etc.
- Cleaning of office as and when assigned by the supervisor.
- Maintain the tidiness of the office outdoor premises.
- Burn, bury, or otherwise dispose of garbage.
- Adhere to all MC safety protocols and policies.
- Bring any repair and maintenance requirements to the attention of the administrator/property officer.
- Ensure flashlights and radio are always in good working order and that you have a good supply of spare batteries.
- Routine patrols of the compound during night duty (at least once every hour). Regularly check on any Mercy Corps vehicles outside the gates.
- Respond to routine radio checks from the Head Guard or appointee.
- Assist in maintaining generators and office heaters as per instructions from the Property Officer.
- Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: N/A
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Head Guard
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Head Guard and Support Staff
Job Requirement
SSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Be vigilant at all times – including, night shifts; (guards sleeping on duty will be terminated immediately)
- Remain at post at all times – including when on gate duty.
- Prohibit non-MC vehicles from entering the compound or parking within 50 meters of the premises.
- Receive visitors; issue visitors’ cards and maintain a log register for the incoming visitors.
- Notify appropriate Mercy Corps staff members of arrivals.
- Maintain records of the gate passes at the gate.
- Maintain a log register for the vehicles going out/coming in after regular working hours and during weed ends/holidays.
- Assist in logistic support as and when required like loading unloading etc.
- Cleaning of office as and when assigned by the supervisor.
- Maintain the tidiness of the office outdoor premises.
- Burn, bury, or otherwise dispose of garbage.
- Adhere to all MC safety protocols and policies.
- Bring any repair and maintenance requirements to the attention of the administrator/property officer.
- Ensure flashlights and radio are always in good working order and that you have a good supply of spare batteries.
- Routine patrols of the compound during night duty (at least once every hour). Regularly check on any Mercy Corps vehicles outside the gates.
- Respond to routine radio checks from the Head Guard or appointee.
- Assist in maintaining generators and office heaters as per instructions from the Property Officer.
- Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
- Other duties as assigned.
Submission Guideline
o apply for this position, please submit your CV and Cover letter, with the vacancy number and position title (MCA080-2024 Application for (Guard) in the subject line, by emailing to af-vacancieskbl@mercycorps.org.
The deadline for submission is the close of business on 12-Feb-2024, applications received after the closing date and without a subject line will not be given consideration so, please make sure you put the vacancy number and title on the subject of your email, or your application will be disregarded by the system.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for the written test/interview.
Note: Please note that MCA will provide office space and facilities only and is not providing any lodging facilities for its Team Members/Employees in HQ and field offices and it is the employee’s responsibility to arrange the lodgings for themselves if they work in a field office other than their home province.