Guard

About RPCO/MRRD:

The Mission of the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) is to ensure the social, economic, and political welfare of rural society, especially poor and vulnerable people, through the provision of basic services, strengthening local governance, and promoting sustainable livelihoods.  MRRD accomplishes this mission through donor funded national programs in the areas of governance, infrastructure and economic growth.

The Regional Programs Coordination Office (RPCO) was established in the MRRD compound in 2007 as one of the largest rural support program in terms of scope and coverage area, working across the county. RPCO created a platform for sustainable community - based participatory irrigation infrastructure rehabilitation and development to increase farmers’ access to irrigation systems. The Goal of RPCO is to reduce poverty through implementation of productive infrastructures in rural communities. The purpose is poverty alleviation - enabling people to break the cycle of poverty, which begins with lack of opportunity, low income, extends to the well-known miseries of economic and nutritional poverty and leads new generations to endure the same conditions.

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor all incoming visitors to determine whether they should be granted admission to the premises.
Open compound gate as soon as you hear the cars coming and close & lock them immediately;
Be vigilante at all times - including, night shifts; (guards sleeping on duty will be terminated immediately);
Always remain on duty till replacement has arrived;
Make regular inspections around the office to ensure the premises are secure and to look out for unusual activities;
Ensure that the office premises, equipment and vehicles are secure both in night and day shifts;
Inform and maintain close contact at all times with the Provincial Admin Officer concerning the security of the Project Management office;
Check all vehicles for explosive devices, when entering the compound;
Prohibit non-RPCO vehicles from entering the compound or parking within 50 meters of the premises;
Search of all vehicles entering to RPCO Provincial office;
Search of visitors and packages entering to RPCO Office;
Check the removal/outgoing items and ensure that paper release and documentation is completed;
Check all RPCO vehicles parked inside the office at car parking area;
Report any irregularities and ensure follow up security action is taken;
any other task directed by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

Experience Qualifications, Skills & Abilities Required:

At least 2 year related work experience in an office environment preferably as a guard;
Familiarity with using security equipment such as VHF radios;
Familiarity with using searching equipment such as metal detector, etc...;
Reasonable knowledge of writing and reading in Dari and Pashto languages;
Good spoken command of Dari and Pashto languages required;
Must be extremely reliable, trustworthy, and a good team worker;
Ability to organize and coordinate work effectively and efficiently;
Flexible in working hours, Physically fit for the position;
Report to Administration Officer

Submission Guideline:

Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications electronically through vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af
While submitting your applications please mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to written test you will be required to present the original certificates. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date of the position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced.

Please don’t forget to type the Vacancy Announcement Number (1332/019/HRCSD/RPCO/MRRD) in Subject while applying online. Application without vacancy number will not be accepted.

The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is highly committed to increase women’s participation in government sector therefore women are highly encouraged to apply.

Submission Email:

vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af