Watchman at Solidarites International

Location of position: Monguno (Borno State)

I. Responsibilities and Tasks

The Watchman monitors the Solidarités International premises in order to guarantee the security of all goods, equipment and personnel on his/her assignment area.

List of principal activities

Security

• Ensure that doors to warehouse compound and rub halls are locked or padlocked
• Maintain sufficient lighting throughout the warehouse compound being monitored
• Ensure that all equipment at his/her disposal functions properly
• Record in the log book all trucks, vehicles that enter and leave the premises and their passengers, and the movements of people on foot.
• Check that at least one occupant of every Solidarités International vehicle is in possession of a means of communication
• Stand watch at the entrance door and patrol the specified zone in the whole warehouse compound.
• Write a service report after being relieved and a situation report whenever assuming duty
• Ensure constant radio monitoring / remain in constant contact.
• If necessary, sound the alarm using the means provided for this purpose
• If an incident occurs during service, inform the line manager immediately
• Even if a Watchman is asked to protect and secure goods, areas and people, under no circumstances may he/she use force or risk his/her life. If danger arises, they should use common sense to manage the situation in the best possible way

Welcome

• Filter, monitor and organize the arrival and departure of people and goods affected by or in transit through his/her assignment area.
• Open the gate for vehicles and, if necessary, guide drivers entering and leaving the SI premises

Other tasks

• Activate and switch off the generator as needed or as specified by established procedure, and fill out the log book.
• Ensure that there is always a fuel reserve in the generator and check the oil level
• Maintain and clean the generator and make sure to fill the tank each morning and record in the log book. 
• Insure that the water tanker is full and check regularly.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)

• Line manager: Store Manager
• Line report(s) on base: -
• Functional manager: Store Manager
• Functional report(s):  -

 Profile required :

• Minimum secondary school education
• Writing and reading local languages
• Basic knowledge of English language is an asset
• At least 2 years’ experience for similar position with other NGOs