Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: Security Guard

Function: HR and Operations

Department: Administration

Level: A2

Reports to: General Services Supervisor /Finance and Admin Coordinator

Based in: No Duty station

Required number: 1 Adama Three  2 Addis Ababa Nine 3 Ambo Three 4 Bahir Dar Four 5 Dessie Three 6Hawassa Four7Jig Jiga Four 

Duration of contract: Indefinite based on performance and availability of funds.

Remuneration: As per the organization pay scale plus other PSI/Ethiopia staff benefits

Application Deadline: October 25, 2021

Who we are?

We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non‐profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.

Join us!

There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - from the medical industry to the music business - all with unique skills we bring to the job.

PSI/Ethiopia wants reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door. We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes.  We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities. We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage. 

We are looking for a Security Guard to keep the safety and security of staff, visitors, and properties of the organization by following and applying proper security procedures in maintaining the security of the office compound and vehicles parked inside and outside the compound.

Key Result Areas:

• Safety and security (e.g., safeguarding office compound, vehicles)
• Customer handling (e.g., welcoming guests)

Sounds like you? Read on!

Your contribution

• Check the inside and outside conditions of the office premises, residences, warehouses and stores.
• Act in self-defense against saboteurs, burglars and thieves and immediately call on the police or any concerned authority for assistance.
• Keep records of incidents on a daily register book.
• Ensure that no organization property leaves the compound without proper authorization.
• Guide visitors to the receptionist or appropriate person in the office.
• Operate the generator automatically when the office power is off.
• Check all necessary utilities (e.g., water, gas) and any needs for the generator and contact the General Service Assistant when there is any additional need.
• Check and register every property and documents every time when starting work and switching with the other security guards.
• Check whom visitors want to contact, confirm with internal telephone and register every client or visitor when they are coming to the organization.
• Check the functionality of firefighting equipment and expiry dates and related issues.
• Check every car and loaded materials when it is parked during evening time.

Job Requirements

What are we looking for?

The basics

•  10th-grade completion & Military or police training with two years of experience as a security guard

What would get us excited?

• Basic command in English 

How to Apply

Are you intrigued?

Apply!

Online by following our 3 steps application process:

• Fill out the application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.
• Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly mark “Application for Security Guard Position” in the subject line. or in person at Population Services International Addis Ababa Office, located around Bole Medhanealem , from Edna Mall to Bole Atlas hotel on the right side of the road, adjacent to SOS International Villages / Ethio Telecom or in front of Sapphire Addis Hotel, at Meti Building 11th floor or at Population Services International Adama Office, located in front of Adama Executive hotel, behind Oil Libya or at Population Services International Ambo Office, located in Awro area behind Total Ethiopia or Population Services International Bahir Dar Office, located in Kebele 13 area, around Haile Elementary and Secondary School or Population Services International Dessie Office, located around Piazza area, Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Ali Al Amoudi Building, 3rd floor or Population Services International Hawassa Office , located around 05 area, on the way Gudmale or Population Services International Jig Jiga Office, located in Karamera Kebele 08 Zone-05 area.

NB: Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your application that means your application was successful. If you don’t receive the automatic response, check again your subject line and if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject. We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is a good fit on both sides.

Application deadline October 25, 2021.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.