Organization: UNDP Iraq, through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC).
VA No. UNDP/VA25/78
Position Title: Security Guard
Duty Station: Baghdad, Iraq
Recruitment Type: Local
Duration: 12 months
Vacancy Date of Issue: 28 September 2025
Vacancy Closure Date: 4 October 2025
Expected Starting Date: 1 January 2026
Required Qualifications:
a. Education
- Secondary education is required. Supplemental security management or related training is desirable.
b. Experience
- Minimum of three (2) years of experience with civilian police force, military, private security companies, or prior experience within the context of the UN security management system is required. Experience with a security or safety related area within an international NGO is an asset.
c. Technical expertise/competencies:
- Physical and Mental Fitness – Candidates must be physically and mentally fit to carry out security and safety duties effectively.
- Uniform Compliance – Incumbents are expected to wear the UN-authorized security uniform while on duty.
- Rotational Shift Work – Incumbents must be prepared to work in three shifts—morning, afternoon, and night—as designated by the supervisor and outlined in the unit duty roster.
- Endurance and Adaptability – Incumbents must be able to stand for extended periods in harsh weather conditions.
- Post Assignments – Incumbents will be required to man external security posts, particularly at the main gates of the UN compound.
- Alertness and Situational Awareness: Constant vigilance and the ability to recognize and appropriately react to security threats or unusual behavior are crucial for this role.
- Basic Technical Skills: Familiarity with communication equipment (e.g., radios), CCTV systems, and access control technologies is an added advantage. Computer skills (Word, Excel, and Power Point) is desirable.
d. Language Requirements
- Fluency in Arabic and English. Kurdish is desirable.
To review the full job description, please click on the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b424Jbb8T2hJ5-WFsQnZSbcTMb-h0r3C/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104884024946145696197&rtpof=true&sd=true
How to apply
- CV must be submitted online in PDF through SOC’s portal via the following link: https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20250928154135/4TIYEwaMyhlnNJoHqXKBr0d1p
- During submission, please use the English language only.
- Indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year)
- If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy.
- Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
- By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.
