Security Guard (G2) Roster Call - OSCE Mission to Moldova, Chisinau

• Issued by: OSCE Mission to Moldova
• Requisition ID: MOL000081
• Contract Type: Less than 60 days Short-Term Daily
• Grade: G2
• Job Level: General Services
• Job Type: Contracted
• Number of posts: Multiple
• Location: MOL - OSCE Mission to Moldova, Chisinau
• Issue Date: Jul 2, 2024
• Closing Date: Aug 25, 2024
• Employee Status: Short-Term
• Schedule: Full-time
• Education Level: High School Diploma / (GED)
• Job Field: Security

Background:

The OSCE Mission to Moldova invites candidates to apply for the temporary assistance roster. Successful candidates may be assigned to Daily Appointments or Short Term Monthly Appointments in the capacity of a Security Guard. Appointments are usually on “as required” basis and may vary from one (1) day to six (6) months in total.

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM) and direct supervision of the appointed Security Focal Point the incumbent safeguards the staff, visitors and property of the Mission (Chisinau premises).

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under supervision, with specific instructions, the incumbent ensures the security and protection of persons and property in the OSCE Mission:

1.  Acts as Security Guard Entry point:

• Screens all persons entering the OSCE premises; admits visitors to the office premises only upon checking the identification cards and issuing OSCE Badges in accordance with the appropriate protocol and security instructions;
• Maintains the Mission Members and Visitor Log on entries and exits of the visitors by completing the name of the visitor, the time he/she enters and leaves the office, and the name of the mission member he/she visited;
• Prevents entry to OSCE premises of unknown persons, if necessary, after referral to a higher level authority

        2. Patrols and guards the office premises, entry and exit points:

• Opens the OSCE Premises; checks the night video recording and informs the Security Focal Point in case of any incidents/occurrences identified; produces written reports on these cases and files them in the folder kept at the Reception;
• Closes the OSCE Premises; checks that all office machines, air conditioning and lights are turned off and windows are closed in the open area spaces (toilets, corridors, conference rooms, kitchen after working hours;
• Monitors video surveillance systems; Reports any suspicious and unusual situations to the Security Focal Point, drafts and files written reports on these;
• Controls admissions and movements of OSCE property into and out of the premises;
• Conducts regular patrolling of all OSCE facilities, and offices, during and after business hours; checks at random intervals the building cleaning ladies cleaning up the offices;
• Responds to emergencies affecting the safety and security of personnel and premises and notifies the Security Guards of the Building and Security Focal Point of the Mission;
• During non-business hours acts as the first point of contact, performs receptionist switchboard duties; registers the persons and vehicles entering/leaving the office premises and parking lot;
• Works as a back-up driver, if needed
• Performs other duties as assigned  

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, please see: https://www.osce.org/mission-to-moldova.

The Mission may ask the selected candidate to provide a Criminal background certificate, issued by national authorities, to declare s/he has not a criminal record.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Secondary Education;
• Driving license and ability to drive 4 wheels drive vehicles with manual and automatic gear boxes;
• Minimum one year experience in security functions in a big private enterprise, bank, national or international organization;
• Fluency in local languages; working knowledge of English language would be considered an asset;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
• Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications. 

NOTE: Kindly note that the OSCE Mission to Moldova is looking for additional Security Guards to establish a roster of Security Guards willing to serve in Chisinau in future. The selected candidates who will not be deployed immediately will be on a roster and might be deployed as per operational need. This position is open to citizens and permanent residents of Moldova only.

Remuneration Package:

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deduction is EUR 679*. OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Moldova. Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.

*Salary Scale is valid until 31 December 2024. Further extensions will be subject to the availability of funds.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/vacancies.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

Please note that CVs and other applications submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form will not be reviewed.

Applications received after the deadline, submitted without reference to the vacancy number or in other languages than the English language would not be considered.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. 

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see https://www.osce.org/participating-states.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. 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 note that for this position the OSCE does not reimburse expenses such as travel in connection with interviews, tests, visas and relocation.

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