British Embassy Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia - Recruiting Female Security Guards
British Embassy Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia - Recruiting Female Security Guards
Job CategoryForeign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory
Security
Job Description
Main purpose of job:
To carry out a range of Guards duties including checking vehicles and people entering and leaving the Embassy compound
To follow orders of Corporals / Sergeants /APSM/PSM and /ROSM /Provide security on a 24-hour shift basis
Roles and responsibilities
Checking that persons entering the compound have a pass or authority to do so. Searching persons (Including using scanners).
Operating Main / Centre & Rear Gate to allow pedestrian and cars access to and from compound.
To check that no goods are taken out of the compound unless written permission from UK member of staff or authorized staff has been received.
To stay alert on all Guard post and premises during day and night duty.
To learn by heart the correct procedure of response to Bomb, Fire and Incident emergencies.
Always to be punctual, neat, motivated and smart team player.
To beware that professional guards manoeuvre under strict discipline and chain of command.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
At least high school graduate.
Experience in the security and related field with a proven track record of delivering a quality service
Be open to change and actively seek ways to improve the service of the security section.
Attention to details and good follow up discipline.
Ability to work quickly and reliably with little supervision to meet targets with clear and effective decision making skills.
Be an excellent team player and to contribute and support wider Embassy objectives.
Good level of both Amharic and English (Written and Spoken)
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
First aid and basic computer skill is an added advantage.
Basic computer skills (word, excel, outlook, etc.)
Required competencies
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Other benefits and
conditions of employment
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
A full induction training package will be undertaken by the successful candidate.
Working patterns:
Shift working hours are 42 hrs per week.
Day and Night
Any other information:
In addition to salary the successful applicant will receive provident fund, medical benefits, 22 days annual leave and 14 public holidays (after the probation period).
An out of hours call will be given if necessary.
The package also includes a good level of health insurance and an engaging working environment.
How to Apply
Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Addis Ababa are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Ethiopia.
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
Obtain the relevant permit
Pay the fees for the permit
Make arrangements to relocate
Meet the costs to relocation
Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
Interested candidates should apply online by 26th January 2019
For more information and job application details, see; British Embassy Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia - Recruiting Female Security Guards
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