Solidarities International (SI) is a French humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 40 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs – water, food and shelter. SI is present in North-East Nigeria since 2016 and is currently operating in 4 bases across Borno State (Maiduguri, Monguno, Ngala, and Dikwa) with outreach capacities across all BAY States through its emergency component. Currently, SI carries out emergency/post-emergency programs in FSL & WASH sector in North-West Nigeria where limited actors are currently present.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Watchman
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Start date: Projected contract duration is 5 Months – with possible extension
Goal / Purpose
- The Watchman monitors the Solidarités International premises in order to guarantee the security of all goods, equipment and personnel on his/her assignment area.
Responsibilities
Security:
- Ensure that doors to premises and stocks are locked or padlocked
- Maintain sufficient lighting throughout the premises being monitored
- Ensure that all equipment at his/her disposal functions properly
- Record in the logbook all vehicles that enter and leave the premises and their passengers, and the movements of people on foot
- Check that at least one occupant of every Solidarités International vehicle is in possession of a means of communication
- Stand watch at the entrance door and patrol the specified zone
- Write a service report after being relieved and a situation report whenever assuming duty
- Ensure constant radio monitoring / remain in constant contact
- If necessary, sound the alarm using the means provided for this purpose
- If an incident occurs during service, inform the line manager immediately
Note: Even if a Watchman is asked to protect and secure goods, areas and people, under no circumstances may he/she use force or risk his/her life. If danger arises, they should use common sense to manage the situation in the best possible way.
Other Duties:
- Welcome, Filter, monitor and organize the arrival and departure of people and goods affected by or in transit through his/her assignment area
- Open the gate for vehicles and, if necessary, guide drivers entering and leaving the Solidarités premises
Other Tasks:
- Activate and switch off the generator as needed or as specified by established procedure, and fill out the logbook
- Ensure that there is always a fuel reserve in the generator and check the oil level
Profile
- Interested candidates should possess an OND, SSCE / GCE / NECO qualification.
- Ability to speak multiple languages
- Ability to read and write
- Knowledge of basic fire safety
- Previous experience with NGO
- Experience operating generator
- Indigene of Borno State.
What We Offer
- Salary + Transport, Leave & housing allowance + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by the government, festive bonus, Life insurance – covering death and permanent disability) etc.
Application Closing Date
21st February, 2022.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application Instruction and Notice
- Select Watchman, fill out the form and attach your CV and motivation letter.
- The CV attached must be named with your first name and surname.
- Solidarites International reserves the right to select a candidate and finalize the recruitment before the application closing date.
