Security Guard, Tunis, Tunisia

General Information

Position Title: Security Guard

Job Category: Security

Duty Station(s): Tunis

Seniority Level: Entry Level

ICS Level: ICS 01

Contract Type: ICA - LICA - Support - Regular

Contract Level: LICA 1

Posting Start Date: 30-Apr-2026

Posting End Date: 13-Apr-2027

Duration: 1 an

Job Highlight

Il s'agit d'une occasion de contribuer à lasûreté et à la sécurité desopérations de l'UNOPS et du partenaire de l'UNOPS enTunisie. Le poste offre une exposition aux protocoles desécurité des Nations Unies et la possibilitéde collaborer avec une équipe diversifiée deprofessionnels.

About the Region

The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya,oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries,with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supportedby more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-countryoffices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and SouthernAfrica, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances nationalpriorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health,Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support,and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Officeprovides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversightin key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management andOversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health andSafety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery,fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement,the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparentresource management, and a better quality of life for communitiesacross the continent.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Based in Tunis, the North Africa Multi-Country Office (NAMCO)oversees operations in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, and Morocco,delivering project management, financial services, infrastructure,procurement, and human resources support. With active projectoffices in Morocco and Libya, NAMCO works in close partnership withgovernments, NGOs, and international financial institutions toadvance socio-economic development across the region. NAMCO'sportfolio spans health, justice, climate action, and environmentalpreservation, while promoting youth and women's empowerment throughimproved access to education and employment opportunities. Keyinitiatives include: supplying digital learning materials forTunisian schools (World Bank), supporting Tunisia's nationaldevelopment plan (AICS), enhancing maritime border management (EU),delivering high-tech health equipment to 75 hospitals (World Bank),supporting resilient agriculture in Libya (IFAD), and advancingvocational training in Morocco (KOICA). NAMCO's work contributesdirectly to inclusive growth and progress toward the SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs).

Job Specific Context

Ce poste est situé au sein du bureau de l'UNOPS et dupartenaire de l'UNOPS à Tunis et est responsable de lasûreté et de la sécurité du personnel,des visiteurs et des biens. L'Agent de Sécurité (retainer) mettra en œuvre les procédures desécurité, répondra aux incidents etmaintiendra un environnement de travail sûr,conformément aux normes de sécurité desNations Unies.

Role Purpose

L'Agent de Sécurité ( retainer) est responsable dela mise en œuvre des mesures de sécurité, de laréponse aux incidents sécuritaires et du maintiend'un environnement sûr et sécurisé pour lepersonnel du partenaire de l'UNOPS, les visiteurs et les biensà Tunis.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Tâches quotidiennes :

• Appliquer les procédures de contrôle desvisiteurs, y compris l'envoi d'escortes au besoin.

• Fournir et utiliser les équipements électroniques(détecteur de métal) pour la recherche et lafouille.

• Entretenir et faire fonctionner les systèmesd'extinction d'incendie, nouveaux et existants, ainsi quel'équipement connexe fourni.

• Effectuer le contrôle du courrier en inspectant lesmatériaux et les colis entrant dans les locaux, ainsi queles systèmes de réception, d'enregistrement et dedistribution du courrier. )

• Empêcher l'accès au complexe à despersonnes ayant l'intention de causer des dommages au personnel,aux biens ou aux systèmes de l'ONU.

• Comptabiliser les biens appartenant à l'organisation dusystème de gestion de la sécurité des NationsUnies qui quittent les locaux ou la zoneprotégée.

• Prendre des mesures immédiates en cas d'incident desécurité.

• Faciliter les déplacements dans les locaux ou dans lazone d'une manière qui répond aux besoinsopérationnels.

Tâches périodiques :

• Mettre en œuvre toute tâche ponctuelle liéeà la sécurité jugée essentielle pourassurer ou maximiser la sécurité et lasûreté du personnel de l'ONU, telle quecommuniquée par l'organisme des Nations Unies ou UNDSS.

• Assurer le déploiement d'une équiped'intervention rapide dans un délai n'excédant pas 30minutes, en cas d'attaque, de menace ou de toute autre situationurgente nécessitant un renfort sur site.

Skills

Security

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively todifferences and encourages others to do the same. Upholdsorganisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards oftrustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit.Collaborates and supports the development of others. For peoplemanagers only: Acts as positive leadership role model,motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizingappropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on allpartners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds andmaintains strong external relationships and is a competent partnerfor others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for selfand/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total taskaccomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Seesopportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understandsthat responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on ourbeneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment.Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances orrequirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior.Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursuescontinuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmaticdecisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculatedrisks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needsof others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge.Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinionand finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Etude secondaire est un avantage

Experience Requirements

Avoir une expérience d'au moins 1 an en qualitéd'agent.e de securité

Language Requirements

Language: Arabic

• Proficiency Level: Fluent
• Requirement: Required

Language: French

• Proficiency Level: Intermediate
• Requirement: Desirable

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicitedresumes.
• Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitmentprocess request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnightCopenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.Applications received after the closing date will not beconsidered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contactedand advance to the next stage of the selection process, whichinvolves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employmentopportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities,cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations,and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversityto ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive workingenvironment for its entire workforce.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills,qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the vacancyannouncement. We are committed to considering all candidates in afair and transparent manner, and we value diverse perspectives andexperiences, including those of women, indigenous and racializedcommunities, individuals with diverse gender identities and sexualorientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their bestduring the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and requireadditional assistance to complete any assessment, includingreasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources teamwhen you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint acandidate at a lower level than the advertised level of thepost.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatorycourses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time,before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatorycourses may be required during your contract. Please note that youwill not receive any compensation for taking courses andrefreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• For more details about the contract types, please clickhere.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their dutiesin accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies andInstructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks.In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of theSustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UNcore values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on allpotential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on theresults of such checks.