Preliminary Job Information 

• Title: GUARD – CASUAL WORKER
• Duty Station: YEMEN - MOKHA
• Reports to: BASE LOGISTICS ASSISTANT
• Contract duration: DAILY WORKING AGREEMENT BASED ON THE NEEDS
• ANNOUNCING DATE: FEBRUARY 3, 2026
• ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2026

Acknowledgement

Please note that this recruitment process aims to create a roster of qualified candidates for the position under a Daily Worker Agreement. PU-AMI will not issue standard employment (HR) contracts as an outcome of this process. Selection to the roster does not guarantee a specific number of working days; engagement will be on a need-based basis, depending on program requirements.

PU-AMI: Mission, Reach, and Operations

Première Urgence – Aide Médicale Internationale (PU-AMI) is an international, non-profit, non-political, and non-religious humanitarian organization which aims to provide rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity. PU-AMI provides assistance to more than 6 million people throughout 24 countries, with more than 2,500 staff worldwide. PU-AMI adopts an integrated approach, to identify and understand the full array of the needs of the people affected by crises. This innovative approach is at the core of every PU-AMI-supported project, to better target and prioritize actions, stabilize and improve the situation of the most vulnerable groups. It allows the teams to take all aspects of a problem into account, to come up with an efficient combination of solutions, which will have a powerful and long-lasting impact on the affected populations. In this respect, the organization runs worldwide around 190 projects a year, most of which are focused on Health, Nutrition, Food Security, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Psychosocial Support, Education and Protection activities. PU-AMI is participating actively in clusters and sub-clusters (health; nutrition; food security and livelihoods; WaSH) and works closely with relevant government departments.

Job Description

Acknowledgement

Please note that this recruitment process aims to create a roster of qualified candidates for the position under a Daily Worker Agreement. PU-AMI will not issue standard employment (HR) contracts as an outcome of this process. Selection to the roster does not guarantee a specific number of working days; engagement will be on a need-based basis, depending on program requirements.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The Security Guard is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of PU-AMI premises, personnel, visitors, and assets, and for supporting basic compound operations in accordance with PU-AMI security procedures, internal regulations, and humanitarian principles.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Security and Access Control

• Ensure the safety and security of PU-AMI premises, equipment, and assets at all times.
• Control access to the PU-AMI base (guesthouse and office), ensuring that only authorized persons are allowed entry.
• Ensure the main gate is properly closed at all times.
• Conduct visual checks prior to opening the gate to assess the external security situation.
• Register all visitors accurately and verify authorization with PU-AMI staff before granting access.
• Inform relevant staff of visitors’ presence and, when required, accompany visitors within the compound.
• Monitor and control the entry of non-PU-AMI vehicles.
• Conduct regular patrols inside and outside the compound, including a minimum of three (3) night rounds per shift.
• Ensure appropriate lighting is switched on during hours of darkness and switched off during daylight.
• Remain alert and awake throughout night shifts.
• Immediately report any security incidents, irregularities, or potential threats to the direct supervisor.

2. Compound and Facility Support

• Support basic handling and movement of materials within the PU-AMI compound when requested.
• Ensure the proper functioning of generators and water pumps, including starting, stopping, and recording operating hours.
• Monitor generator maintenance (fuel, oil, and water levels) and report any malfunction or technical issue.
• Maintain and monitor compound lighting equipment (bulbs, lanterns, pressure lamps), including refueling and replacement as needed.
• Support compound cleanliness, including watering of gardens and maintaining clean guard facilities.
• Maintain the guard room in a clean, safe, and orderly condition at all times.
• Ensure a proper handover and briefing to the guard on the next shift.

3. Conduct and Confidentiality

• Respect staff privacy at all times; entry into private areas is strictly prohibited unless explicitly authorized.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding PU-AMI operations, staff movements, and security matters.
• Adhere to PU-AMI internal regulations, safety procedures, and the Code of Conduct.

Reporting and Work Organization

Hierarchical link

• Direct functional management: Logistics Assistant

Work Schedule:

• Day and Night shift, from Sunday to Saturday depending on the schedule

Personal Attributes

• Strong sense of responsibility and integrity
• Discretion and strict respect for confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure and in unstable environments
• Physical and mental fitness suitable for security duties
• Team spirit and positive attitude
• Neutrality and professionalism
• Commitment to humanitarian principles
• Zero tolerance for alcohol, drugs, or qat while on duty