Guard

About SEED: SEED is a women-led, local NGO in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, dedicated to creating a thriving society by advancing social protection and human development. We support individuals, empower communities, and strengthen systems to drive lasting change and equal opportunity. With a focus on collaboration, we promote gender equality, protect children, combat human trafficking, and improve mental health and well-being. SEED’s holistic, locally-driven approach integrates transformational services, community development, training and education, and advocacy to create sustainable impact. SEED is committed to creating a just, equitable society where everyone’s rights are protected, with healthy families and strong communities, and a future where everyone can thrive.

Role of the Guard: The Guard ensures the safe and secure environment at the Sulaimani SEED Center, and welcomes beneficiaries to the Center. Protecting and maintaining the security and safety of the property and staff  at the SEED Center.

Specific Tasks:

• Maintain security watch throughout the assigned shift.
• Conduct regular rounds in keeping with security directives.
• Monitor and control access at building entrances.
• Immediately report any security issues/concerns to the supervisor and notify asayish and police as appropriate.
• Maintain security logs, in keeping with SEED’s policies and procedures.
• Note and report problems, including suspicious activities, behaviours, and maintenance concerns.                  
• Respect confidentiality of all. 
• Participate in all training instructed by the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as necessary, as assigned by the supervisor.

Key Values:

• Serve as a positive role model and representative of SEED at all times.
• Treat all people with dignity and  respect regardless of age, gender, religion, nationality, disability status, marital status and ethnicity.
• Work collaboratively with all colleagues.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative attitude.
• Demonstrate integrity, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.

• Completion of high school is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a security guard.
• Surveillance detection skills. 
• Previous training in safety and security plus first aid. 
• Stable, moral and robust character and a good team-player. 
• Excellent communication skills, calm with a good sense of humor. 
• Proven commitment to accountability practices. 
• Fluent in both Kurdish and Arabic. A basic level of English is required. 
• Ability to work under pressure. 
• Good knowledge of operating and maintaining a range of safety and security  equipment, including the use of VHF radios, CCTV system, fire alarms etc. 
• Excellent knowledge of safety and security procedures and protocols.
• The candidate must be in a good physical condition.

• Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume via this LINK not later than Wednesday, December 25, 2025.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Safeguarding Statement 

SEED staff are expected to perform job duties and responsibilities professionally, respecting SEED’s Code of Conduct and Policies. SEED is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants, or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members as part of our commitment to a safe and harmonious work environment.