Job Description
TEMPORARY – SECURITY GUARD
THE ORGANIZATION
The Alliance of Bioversity International (www.bioversityinternational.org) and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) (www.ciat.cgiar.org) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.
With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstream innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people in a climate crisis.
The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.
About the position
Communal landowners in Nyakach, Agoro East dedicated 50.90 acres of shared land for the establishment of aggregated farms for permaculture, under the CGIAR’s Nature Positive Initiative.
We are seeking a Temporary Staff from the community to provide security for the Agoro East aggregated farms as the components are being established and until such a time that the aggregated farms will be handed over to the community.
Main responsibilities
- Guarding the entire fenced aggregated farms in Agoro East on a rotational day and night plan.
- Patrolling of the entire premises at the beginning and before end of each shift.
- Monitor and secure the established farm components, including entrance and exit areas.
- Checking the identification and authorize entrance for landowners within the aggregated farms as well as project teams, visitors, vehicles etc.
- Prevent losses of properties, equipment, structures etc. Established by the Nature Positive Initiative and the participating farmers within the aggregated farms.
- Submit weekly security reports to the community project committee and field assistant on time.
- Be vigilant with trespassers and report crime or vandalism. Incidents to the community project committee and field assistant on time.
- Respond to security emergencies.
- Perform other security and related functions as required in the operations of the aggregated farms.
Requirements
Education qualifications and experience
- Have a Kenyan National Identification.
- Minimum of a Kenya Certificate of Primary Education.
- Be at least 18 years of age, physically and mentally fit and in good health.
- Transparently selected and fronted individual by the project community.
- Good moral character and reputation within the community.
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- Recommendation letter from the Chief
Benefits
Terms of employment
This is a nationally recruited position based in Kenya. The initial contract will be for up to Eleven (11) Months.
The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer, and strive for
gender, diversity and inclusion in our staff, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic.
Applications
Applicants are invited to visit https://www.bioversityinternational.org/jobs/ to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number Ref: Temporary – Security Guard as the position applied for. Application and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting.
Note: The Alliance does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (application, interview meeting, processing or training). The Alliance also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
Applications closing date: 27th February 2025
Please note that email applications will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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