Security Guard at African Development Solutions (Adeso)

Reporting To: The Operations Manager

Working With: Adeso Nairobi Team

Duration: One (1) year (Renewable)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Security Guard will be a full-time member of the Adeso staff, working with the team in Nairobi. S/he will report to the Operations Manager and will work closely with the Operations team. S/he will work with the Nairobi based team to ensure the safety and security of the office premises at all times.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for security and safety of all equipment within Adeso’s premises.
• Should strictly adhere to the security protocol and be conversant with Adeso’s Security Policy.
• Protect Adeso staff and property from any kind of indulgent, harassment or direct attacks.
• Do a general surveillance of the compound once every hour during his shift on watch and keep an updated occurrence book, clearly indicating occurrences that are threat to the security of staff or premises.
• Maintain a register book for recording the details of persons visiting Adeso’s compound and report any non-compliant visitors the Line Manager.
• Keenly follow security related issues in the areas of operations and give advice to the Line Manager or staff on course of action.
• Should check that the security lights are turned off each morning and turned on every evening by filling a daily hand over report.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Operations Team.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic literacy - reading and writing.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as security personnel.
• Willingness to assume a range of anticipated tasks.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and respect towards colleagues, staff and the general Public.
• Previous security related training certificates.
• Excellent communication skills - Ability to keenly listen, interpret and analyse the information to action.