Job Title: Guard 

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Port Sudan, and White Nile. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.

POSITION PROFILE

Overall purpose of the role: 

Overall Purpose: Provide entry point management of the office, monitor the overall safety situation, and implement safety regulations and safety plans as designated by the safety team.

Geographic scope: Country (Sudan) This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities.

Ensure security of DRC staff and property

 • Secure DRC facilities including all the vehicles parked in the area

 • Patrol facilities regularly when it is not occupied, especially at night

 • Control access to DRC facilities

 • Assist in loading/unloading vehicles

 • Assist in keeping the facility and street outside clean.

 • Enforce DRC’s no weapons policy

 • Welcome visitor; ensuring the visitor’s book is signed and direct visitors to the office

 • Switch on/off generator and water pumps as required 

• Report any security incident to the safety team

 • Follow DRC security guidelines

 • Monitoring the cameras (CCTV)

Experience and technical competencies:  at least 2 years' experience in a similar position, ideally in an NGO or UN Agency

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

High-school degree

Safety or security training

LANGUAGES  

• Basic English proficiency
•  Fluency in the local language

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on achieving results while maintaining efficient processes. 
• Collaborating: You engage with relevant stakeholders and encourage constructive feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership of tasks and are open to innovation.
• Communicating: You are clear, concise, and respectful in your communication.
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest ethical standards and DRC's Code of Conduct. 

POSITION DETAILS

• Type of contract: National
• Contract Length: 6 months 
• Band: K
• Salary Range Starting from (p.m.): USD 382.00 
• Duty station: Port Sudan 
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date for Application: 4/5/2025

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees. 

WHAT WE OFFER       

1. Two Bonuses (during two Eid festivals)
2. Relocation Allowance
3. National Social Insurance 
4. Medical Insurance Allowance 
5. Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity for Growth
6. Various Learning and Development Platforms

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.   
2. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.   
3. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment supervisor with CV.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless. 

If you have questions, you can visit our FAQ page. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap. 

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, 

marital status, or other protected characteristics.   

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Sudan. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.