Requisition ID: req59473 Job Title: Guard Sector: Safety & Security Employment Category: Regular Employment Type: Full-Time Open to Expatriates: No Location: Damascus, Syria Work Arrangement:In-person Job Description Background/Context: The IRC has operated in Syria since 2012, providing protection, health, economic recovery, and early childhood development programs in Idleb, Aleppo, Ar-Raqqa, Hassakeh, and Deir ez-Zor, with new programs expanding into Hama, rural Damascus, and Homs. With a team of over 700 members, the IRC has established trust and strong community relationships, ensuring access and effective service delivery. It plays a significant role in Syria’s NGO, donor, and coordination forums, holding key positions and adapting to the evolving context. With the new realities under the new government, as of December 2024, the IRC has deployed a team to Damascus to set up operations and engage in coordination structures for newly accessible areas across Syria—including parts of NES, NWS, and other previously unreachable locations in South and Central Syria, adjusting operations to maximize coverage and efficiency. Job overview: Under the direct supervision of the Security Team, the security guard will provide support to the office and personnel. The guard is responsible for keeping the office/facilities safeguarded and entry access controlled to ensure that the IRC office complies with all security and safety policies and procedures. Responsibilities: + Conduct regular security rounds in accordance with security directives + Monitor and report problems, including suspicious activities, behaviors, and maintenance concerns. + Maintain accurate security logs in line with IRC policies and procedures. + Respond promptly to emergencies and other incidents, following IRC guidelines and protocols. + Participate in professional training and development activities as required. + Monitor the provision of mains electricity; start and stop the IRC generator as per IRC policies, track generator usage hours, and notify the Logistics Officer when servicing is required. + Monitor the flow of visitors to the office premises + Perform other related duties as assigned. Job Requirements: + Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing professional environment with a view towards establishing administrative procedures and protocol that will ensure optimal functioning of the Operation. + Ability to maintain the highest degree of discretion. Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: + A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values, and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct. + Credible written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively, and solid experience providing training and staff development + Good interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills + Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to achieve effective resolution. Language/Travel: + Professional Arabic language, written and spoken Key Working Relationships: + Position Reports to: HAS Assistant + Position directly supervises: N/A + Indirect Reporting: HAS Managers + Key Internal Contacts: All Staff Professional Standards:IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. Returning National Candidates:We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the country where this position is based and are currently residing outside of your home country, you may be eligible for an attractive relocation package. Eligibility is determined based on IRC's operational needs and specific role requirements. IRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff in our programs. Accountability to Clients:IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery.