Gatekeeper at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gatekeeper

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Role type: Full time

Job Description

• We are seeking individuals who are passionate about supporting refugees and people forced to flee their homes.
• NRC is looking for a Gate Keeper, Nigeria Yola at NRC's Yola Area Office, to fill one position.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the main gate to the NRC facility is always locked. The gate will only be opened when granting access to staff, visitors, or vehicles in/out of the facility. 
• To enforce access control procedures SOP at all-time/round the clock 24/7 within the NRC facility. 
• Ensure no NRC asset or property is removed from the facility without proper documentation or approvals. Gate pass or asset removal forms will be checked where applicable. 
• To patrol and protect assigned NRC property, promote, and enforce safety and security and act as a visible deterrent against irregular activity.
• protect NRC property and assets from theft, damage, trespassing, or accidents
• To monitor and control the entrance and departure of staff and visitors according to the prescribed Access Control SOP.
• Prepare written reports of daily activities, observations, and incidents and submit them to HSS Officer 
• Monitor surveillance cameras (CCTV). Respond to alarms and react in a timely manner. Any malfunction to the CCTV is reported immediately to the HSS Officer. 
• Performing scheduled and random checks of designated areas throughout the facility to check for any security breaches
• The Gatekeeper will support turning on/off the generators using timing provided by logistics or the FC/AM. Any faults on the generator will be reported to Logistic/FC or AM immediately. The Gatekeeper will only fuel the generators when expressly authorised by the Area Manager or FC in the Field Offices.
•  At the close of business, guards will patrol the office and turn off any lights that have been left on. 
• Gatekeepers will ensure that all handwashing stations at the gate are filled with clean water and soap and that station is kept tidy. 
• Safely keep any keys of other property that might be deposited in the guard room. 
• Direct or guide visitors, once cleared to the respective office to the visited. 
• To have a full working knowledge of the NRC facility, and the position of various equipment such as fire extinguishers, alarms, exit gates, and generator locations. This also includes knowing the location of various offices in order to direct visitors. 

Qualifications

• Qualification: Diploma or SSCE
• Communication (oral and written) in Hausa and in English is beneficial.
• Must be honest, well-mannered and neat in appearance.
• Computer skills is an added advantage.
• To be Nigerian citizen. 
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Fluency in Hausa and one or more other local languages of Adamawa.

Context/Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Knowledge of the context in the geographical area of responsibility is desirable.
• Knowledge of the local languages.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect.

What We Offer

• Grade 1 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Application Closing Date
21st July, 2023.