Guard/Watchman
2026-09-02        Kabul       Full Time        30
Job Location: Kabul
Nationality: National
Category: Security
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per Tdh salary scale
Vacancy Number: Tdh-061-2026
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Bagrami
Organization: Terre des hommes (Tdh) Foundation
Years of Experience: Minimum of three years of relevant experience
Contract Duration: 6 Months ( with a three-month probation period)
Gender: Male
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent qualification is mandatory.
Close date: 2026-09-02


About Terre des hommes (Tdh) Foundation:

The Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne and an office in Zurich, is the leading Swiss child rights organisation with more than 2000 employees worldwide. We stand together with children to uphold their rights, protect their lives and improve their well-being. We achieve this through innovative programmes focused on health, migration and access to justice, specially designed to have a positive and sustainable impact.

Tdh has been working in Afghanistan since 1995 and carry out projects related to Child Protection, Mother and Child health and Livelihood Programs in Kabul, Balkh, Kunar and Nangarhar provinces

Job Descriptions:

Job Summary :

Ensure the safety and security of the BHC/Health Facility premises, staff, patients, visitors, equipment, and assets by controlling access, monitoring the facility, conducting regular patrols, screening and guiding visitors/patients, reporting security concerns, and maintaining a clean and orderly environment.

Main responsibilities:

  • Monitor and patrol the assigned BHC/Health Facility premises to ensure the safety and security of the facility, staff, patients, visitors, and assets.

  • Perform day and night security duties according to the duty roster and schedule assigned by the Line Manager.

  • Regularly patrol the facility premises and surrounding areas during duty hours and remain alert to potential security risks, incidents, and suspicious activities.

  • Inspect the facility at the beginning of each shift and provide a proper handover to the incoming guard, including any incidents, concerns, or pending issues. Maintain a security logbook to record incidents, observations, and other important information.

  • Ensure that all doors, windows, gates, and other access points are properly secured and locked when required.

  • Control access to the facility by preventing unauthorized persons from entering and ensuring that restricted areas are accessed only by authorized personnel.

  • Welcome and treat all clients/patients, visitors, community members, and staff with respect, courtesy, and professionalism.

  • Distribute tokens to patients and visitors as required and guide them to the appropriate service areas, providing basic directions to help them access the required health services.

  • Support the orderly movement and flow of patients and visitors within the health facility, particularly during busy periods, while following the instructions of health facility staff.

  • Immediately report any security incident, suspicious activity, theft, damage, unauthorized access, or other security concern to the Line Manager, Logistician, or Security Focal Point.

  • In case of an emergency, immediately notify the responsible person and take appropriate action in accordance with established emergency procedures.

  • Do not allow suspicious packages, materials, or unauthorized items into the facility and immediately report any such case to the responsible person.

  • Monitor and protect health facility equipment, furniture, medical supplies, medicines, and other assets against loss, damage, theft, or unauthorized removal.

  • Regularly check facility gates and access points and ensure they remain properly controlled during and after working hours.

  • Regularly check and monitor the facility's electrical system, including lights, switches, sockets, and other electrical equipment, and immediately report any fault, damage, or malfunction to the responsible person.

  • Check and monitor the vaccine refrigerator and related power supply, as applicable, and immediately report any malfunction or technical concern to the responsible staff.

  • Check the fuel/gas supply, water pump, water tank, gas cylinders, and kitchen stove, where applicable, and promptly report any fault, damage, leakage, or malfunction to the Line Manager or responsible staff.

  • Monitor the functionality of the facility's electricity and water supply systems and ensure that the water tank has an adequate supply. Report any technical or operational problem to the Logistician or responsible staff.

  • Support basic cleanliness and maintenance of the facility surroundings, including the yard and compound, as assigned.

  • For day-shift guards, support the watering and basic care of the facility garden, where applicable.

  • Remove snow from the roof and facility surroundings during winter when required, provided that it can be done safely and in accordance with applicable safety procedures.

  • Assist facility staff with loading and unloading incoming and outgoing materials when requested and appropriate.

  • Ensure that office/health facility equipment, furniture, supplies, and other items remain in their designated places.

  • Provide reasonable assistance to staff responsible for facility maintenance, within the scope of assigned duties.

  • Maintain appropriate sanitation, cleanliness, health, and safety standards within the assigned work area.

  • Take reasonable care to prevent damage, breakage, loss, or misuse of facility property and immediately report any damage or loss to the responsible person.

  • Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance while on duty.

  • Remain at the assigned duty station during working hours and do not leave the duty post without informing and obtaining approval from the Line Manager or responsible person.

  • Sleeping during duty hours is strictly prohibited. The Security Guard must remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout the entire shift and conduct regular patrols as assigned.

  • Maintain continuous awareness of the security situation within and around the health facility and immediately report any incident, suspicious activity, security threat, or other concern through the established reporting line.

  • Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by the Line Manager in accordance with Tdh policies, procedures, and security requirements.

Job Requirements:

Experience / Skills :

  • A minimum of three years of relevant experience in BPHS programmes with national and/or international NGOs is required.

Languages:

  • Written and verbal fluency in Local languages (Dari and Pashto)
    Basic knowledge of English is an advantage.

Tdh General Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies :

  • Commits to promoting and complying with the Global Code of Conduct, systematically reporting any violations of the Code through Tdh's formal reporting mechanisms and dealing with any violations of procedures and processes appropriately.

  • Raises awareness of the Foundation of the risks of policy non-compliance, violence and abuse, and related rights, towards children, community members and our own employees.

  • Undertakes to comply with key ethical policies and guidelines, including the Safeguarding Policy, the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and other policies related to the prevention of terrorist financing and criminal activities, as well as workplace behavior.

  • Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behavior, in full compliance with the Code of Conduct, and always respecting established procedures and processes.

  • Commits to developing a compliant and enlightened management culture within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

References :

Please note that all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and checks (criminal record and anti-terrorism funding check). Terre des hommes will ask the Human Resources of previous organisations to provide references on any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment as well as fraud and corruption, during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left employment.

Submission Guidelines:

Procedure:

Only complete applications (updated and accurate CV + covering letter) received through Tdh online application platform will be processed. It is essential that all information provided is complete, truthful and verifiable, as any discrepancies may affect your eligibility in the recruitment process.

Additional documents (diplomas, work certificates, etc.) will be requested at a later date. 

Please note that

  • Only applications submitted through the online platform will be considered. Applications submitted by email, in person, or through other means will not be accepted.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

  • Tdh upholds the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any harm, abuse, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults by staff, representatives, or partners.

  • Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Tdh values the diversity, perspectives and contributions each individual brings to the team. 

Submission Email:

https://jobs.tdh.org/en-GB/jobs/internal/14562b16-60cc-49f7-9aa9-fa1969b76ca5

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