United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Branch Office Damascus, Syria

Vacancy Announcement No. UNOPS/VN/ 2015/009 Internal Circulation

Position Title: Position Level: Date Issued: Receptionist Guard Receptionist Guard 31 August 2015

Position No.: Report To: Closing Date: UNOPS ICA Senior Field Safety 14 September 2015 Assistant

Section: Duty Station: Contractual Status: UNHCR Aleppo, Syria UNHCR Aleppo, Syria UNOPS Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)

Availability of the Post Immediately

Duties and Responsibilities

 Responds to staff security emergencies and provide immediate assistance.  Receive refugees, visitors and staff.  Ensure that attendance and visitors logs are maintained.  Record all refugees and visitors details in the visitors log book at the exterior reception area.  Comply with the refugees and visitors visits procedures.  Check and search refugees by metal detector before entering UNHCR Premises. For female visitors only female guards are allowed to do search.  Ensure proper handling of refugees waiting area.  Guide refugees and accompany them to the concern units or reception desk.  Patrols and maintains security of the office premises and grounds, including overnight guard duties, and reports any irregularities.  Check that all office machines, air conditioners, lights, etc are turned off after working hours.  Control admission of authorized personnel and movement of UNHCR property into and out of the premises.  Protects information related to agency offices and staff members. Report immediately any attempts to obtain such information to the supervisor.  Acts according to the instructions and rules in cases of fire or other common emergencies and is ready to provide first aid.  Acts to mitigate and defuse any emergencies that occur in the office, or its immediate vicinity. Reports all actions taken to the supervisor.  Record all security incidents and other significant events that take place during the shift.  Prevents, and if possible detains any suspicious person that attempts to gain unauthorized access to the office. Such persons should be turned over to the militia.  Patrols all office grounds. Periodically inspecting the external perimeter of the office. Monitor the immediate surrounding at all times.  Follows established procedures for removing valuable office items and equipment from the premises.  Reports all suspicious activities to the supervisor and request assistance as appropriate.  Uphold UNHCR code of conduct at all times and when performing her/his duties and when interacting with beneficiaries and visitors.  Perform other duties as required.

Qualification Required:

For Syrian or Syrian Palestinian only

Education and Skills: Minimum completed secondary education. Training/background in security work.

Experience:

At least one (1) years of relevant work experience

Languages: Written and spoken English is an asset.

. Excellent communication and team skills; . Computer skills are an asset.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES . Knowledge of UNHCR, previous work with refugees. . Display culture, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability . Ability to work in multi-national/ cultural environment . Strong organizing ability; Flexibility; . Reliable and able to work under pressure and within limited timeframes

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applications must be submitted by post into the vacancy announcement collection box located by the following address: Damascus, Kafarsouseh, UHHCR office KS2, Main entrance, opposite of Al-Andalus Hospital Aleppo, Bldg42 Omayyad Street old Shahbba.

Attention Vacancy No: UNOPS/VN/ 2015/009 Receptionist Guard

Applications will not be acknowledged. Only the successful candidates will be notified of the outcome of the competition, and will be invited for a written test and an interview. Personal history (P.11 form) is attached or can be down loaded from: http://www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc

P.11 form is mandatory and should be signed by applicant.

Distribution: - All UNHCR staff members in Syria - UN organizations in Syria - Specialized Agencies - Diplomatic Missions - International NGOs - Non-government Organizations - Embassies