Security Guard (G2, Roster)

Background:

OSCE field operations are the front line of the OSCE’s engagement on the ground, supporting host authorities in fulfilling OSCE commitments and implementing a comprehensive approach to security. The OSCE Mission to Skopje is the Organization’s longest-serving field operation working on inter-ethnic relations, early warning, the rule of law, democratic governance, transnational threats and police reform.

For the purpose of updating its temporary assistance Roster, the Mission seeks qualified candidates for the post of Security Guard (G2 level), for potential engagement on occasional and ad-hoc basis.

Applicants’ successful placement on the temporary assistance Roster is subject to their meeting the minimum qualification and skill level for the position and does not express or imply any guarantee of employment with the OSCE Mission to Skopje.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Mission Security Officer and operational supervision of the Security Assistant, the Security Guard is responsible for the following duties at the OSCE Mission to Skopje premises:

1. Monitoring the movement in and around the work premises, staying alert to any emergency or hostile activity and reporting any incident to the supervisor;
2. Patrolling the OSCE Mission to Skopje premises and parking areas; controlling access into the premises and providing early warning to a threat;
3. Receiving and registering external visitors according to the established procedures, being the first point of contact with the Mission;
4. Acting as fire warden during emergency evacuation;
5. Performing security check of incoming mail and packages;
6. Performing office checks after working hours;
7. Assuming certain Situation Centre Operator duties for a limited duration of time, when required;
8. Performing occasional protocol coverage to Mission events and security assessment of the situation;
9. Performing other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of North Macedonia;
• Completed secondary education;
• Minimum one year experience working in security-related jobs in a large organization, clean police/military record;
• Computer literate with practical experience with Windows packages;
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and in local languages;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
• Holding a valid driving license.

Remuneration Package:

Remuneration will be in line with the level of the position and in accordance with OSCE Mission to Skopje local staff salary scale.

If you wish to apply, please use the online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/. 

Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Online Application Form or in other languages than the English language would not be considered.

The recruitment procedure may take up to two months and we will be in further contact with you only if you are selected for an interview. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or offer the position with modified terms of reference or a different duration.
Candidates meeting the requirements will be invited for short assessment of specific skills through a written test and interview. Successful candidates will be placed on the Temporary Assistance Roster and may be contacted when an operational need arises.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds.

The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model 

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

The mandatory retirement age at the OSCE is 65 years for contracted positions at the general service, professional and director level. The Organization shall apply an age limit of 63 years at the time of appointment.