Job Description:
Security Guards x4
Number of positions: 4
Duration: One Year
Location: Derabon, Khanke , Sharya and Seje
Publishing date: 14th Jan 2024
Deadline of submission: 23rd Jan 2024
About Us:
The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organization which empowers vulnerable women and girls so that they are safe, have opportunities to learn, the tools to become financially independent and the freedom to lead change. We provide safe social spaces inside refugee camps and implement projects to help them rebuild their lives and earn a living. We run four women’s centers for the IDP, refugee and host community in Kurdistan
Our programs are based around pillars from the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals:
● Health & Safety
● Education & Livelihoods
● Peacebuilding & Human Rights
● Climate Change
Our centers implement much-needed livelihood training, language courses, computer training, mental health support, fitness and health training, and awareness sessions and advocacy on women's rights and gender-based violence.
We aim to provide the foundation for women to rebuild themselves, their families, and their futures. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities, listening to local needs and employing local women to implement the programs. Our fundamental belief is that women and girls are powerful drivers of change, and we provide the support they need to reach their full potential and rebuild their futures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Follow safety and security standards and TLF safety and security policy and complete incident reports as required.
● Patrols assigned area to ensure protection of beneficiaries, visitors, property and equipment.
● Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security; uses agency keys to open and close buildings; monitors closed buildings for unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activities.
● Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
● Watches for and reports irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required in accordance with department standards.
● Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approaches suspicious persons and/or notifies police as appropriate; may confront and detain violators, as required, until police arrive.
● Respond quickly to critical situations
● Attend staff meetings and other administrative meetings.
● Prepare the center (heating, cooling) before staff arrival.
● Making sure to avoid overcrowd in the centers and maintaining protection standards.
● Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills:
● High school diploma or equivalent
● Prior experience in security or related field is preferred
● Strong attention to detail and ability to observe and make quick decisions
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Ability to work independently or as part of a team
● Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays if necessary
How to apply:
● Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org while mentioning “Guard“ as the subject of your email.
● CVs and cover letters that are in the form of pictures, and screen-shots will not be accepted.
● CVs that do not include the subject line will not be considered.
● Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
● Applications past the expiration date of the advertisement will not be considered.