Company Profile

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy, and WASH to local contexts. SNV has an annual turnover of €130 million, over 1,250 staff in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.

SNV has worked in Ghana since the 1992 and currently has offices in Accra, Tamale, and Nandom. 

For more information on SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org

Job Description

• Building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition.
• Increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality.
• Improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all.

• Maintain peace and order. 
• A crucial role in safeguarding our premises, assets, and personnel. 
• Protect employees and guests of the SNV from assault, harassment, threat or intimidation, and 
• Enforce and implement rules, policies and regulations of the PSRTI aimed at maintaining security and safety. 
• Ensure timely monthly payment of guards.

• Reports and records all activities within area of responsibility. 
• Respond quickly in the occurrence of any untoward incident, and 
• Endorse properly all duties and responsibilities to incoming guard who will perform the same action Security Guard’s Basic Functions: 
• Guarding of the entire premises that the SNV is renting and occupying.
• Conduct regular patrols of company premises, both indoors and outdoors, to deter criminal activity and ensure the safety of employees and visitors.
• Monitor and control access to company facilities, verifying identification and issuing visitor passes as required.
• Respond promptly to alarms, investigate incidents, and take appropriate action to resolve security breaches.
• Document security-related incidents and prepare detailed reports for management review.
• Enforce company policies and procedures related to security, access control, and emergency response.
• Provide assistance to employees and visitors in case of emergencies or security concerns.
• Maintain a professional and approachable demeanour while interacting with employees, visitors, and external stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of current security trends, techniques, and technologies to enhance security protocols and procedures.

Perform other security related functions as maybe needed in the operations of the agency. 

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Security Officer or in a related security role.
• Proven ability to perform security patrols, monitor surveillance systems, and respond to security incidents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong observation skills, the ability to identify, read and write report suspicious activity.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and make sound decisions in high-stress situations.

• For and in consideration of the above services, the Security Agency shall be paid within thirty (30) days after receipt of billing statement. 
• The security agency shall be entitled to an adjustment of the stipulated contract price in the event that the minimum wage is increased or in the event that increased fringe benefits in favor of the employees are promulgated by law, executive order, decree or wage order subsequent to the execution to this contract. 

• Minimum one (1) flashlight 
• Minimum one (1) metal detector and truncheon,  
• Provision for mobile phone or means of communication