Overview
Guard Jobs in Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan at Save the Children International
Title: Guard
Company: Save the Children International
Location: Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan
Job Description
TITLE: Security Guard
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Security and Safety
LOCATION: Maban Field Office
GRADE: 7
CONTRACT LENGTH:9 Months
Child Safeguarding
Level 1: the role holder will not have contact with children and/or young people, or access to personal data about children or young people, as part of their work; therefore, a police check will not be mandatory unless the content or location of the role changes, in which case the Child Safeguarding level will be reviewed.
Role Purpose
The security guard will be tasked with the responsibilities to provide safety and security to Compound buildings, staff, assets, other materials and international staff both in the office and residence.
Scope Of Role
Reports to: Supply Chain Officer
Dimensions
Number of direct reports: None
Key Areas Of Accountability
- To keep the gate locked at all times and only open and in and out SCI staff and authorized visitors only.
- To alert SCI staff of visitors at the gate who wish to see them.
- To keep a record of all visitors in SCI compound by registering the visitor’s names, their IDs and SCISS staff they want to see in the visitor’s registration book provided at the gate
- To inspect all vehicles and ensure that goods carried are accompanied with waybill and or gate pass
- To record mileage of SCI vehicles, motor bikes and name of the driver on the vehicle registration book provided at the gate
- To put on and off the generator as instructed and to report the fuel levels of the generator on daily basis
- To keep the compound clean by clearing vegetation and burning waste.
- To assist on loading and offloading
- To safeguard and secure SCI property, assets, equipment and staff in SCI compound.
- Any other duties as assigned by your employer
- To adhere to Save the Children Code of Conduct,
- Any other activities or duties assigned to you by the administration/logistics assistant
- To reduce the likelihood of an attack on the SC compound or personnel through physical deterrence
- If a visitor arrives by vehicle ask them to park it away from the compound, or if there is access to the compound, conduct a thorough search of the vehicle as necessary (as detailed below);
- Ensure that visitors are met by the person whom they are visiting, and are escorted within the compound by that person or another member of SC staff at all times;
- When visitors depart ensure that their departure is logged in the visitor’s book;
- Conduct patrols/day/night as instructed in the patrol protocol/instruction after every 1 hr;
- Ensure that you check all fire extinguishers and other fire-fighting equipment;
- Ensure that you know the fire-fighting procedure;
- Ensure that you know how to operate the Generator(s);
- Examine any packages or other deliveries arriving at the compound and look for suspicious signs (as detailed below);
- Conduct patrols of the perimeter (internal and external), buildings and other areas as detailed in the patrol protocol (SSFP instructions);
- Ensure your post is not left without having been properly relieved by your replacement or given permission by your supervisor;
- Always brief your replacement about events on your shift;
- Fill out your guard report; and sign out
- Use your radio responsibility; Ensure that your equipment is in good working order both before you take over your post, and as you hand over to your replacement;
- Ensure that you know where to find/how to contact supervisor and all at night so you can inform them of anything abnormal;
- Ensure all rubbish is cleared away from the generator area and from the front/side/back of yours and the neighbour (s) compound (as applicable);
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
- values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength.
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
- Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
Essential
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Primary 8 or Secondary School Education.
- Certificate in Security Management preferred.
- At least 2 -3-years’ experience in a similar post preferably in the INGO/NNGO/Private Company.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Must not have criminal record .
- Proficiency in Arabic, Dinka and English desirable
- Ability to be diplomatic, whilst firm with visitors
Date of issue: 31/03/2026 Author:
About Us
Save the children India employ approximately 300 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
