Guard

Background

EQUALITY for Peace and Development Organization (EPDO) is a women’s rights Afghan non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 2010 to empower women and youth at the community and policy level in Afghanistan. EPDO envisions Afghanistan as a peaceful, prosperous, and welfare state where all Afghans enjoy equal rights without discrimination. Therefore, EPDO aims to increase the capacity of vulnerable groups, especially women and youth, to enable them to represent their needs in all aspects of development. EPDO focuses on various spectrums of peace, security, livelihood, and development in Afghanistan — ranging from the salient need for humanitarian assistance, economic empowerment, and continuous development processes, to long-term projects for sustainable peace.

Project Background

The project aims to empower and improve the well-being of illiterate children, youth, and adults, including girls and women, and learners from returnee and host communities in Areas of Responsibilities (AoR) and their families. This will be achieved by providing targeted case management, literacy education, and livelihood skills development to enhance protection, literacy, and promote economic empowerment, while also supporting learners in their roles as parents and caregivers to foster the holistic development of their children.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of project staff, office premises, training centers, equipment, and assets in Farah or Ghor provinces
• Monitor entry and exit points and maintain visitor logs
• Conduct regular patrols of project facilities and surrounding areas
• Prevent unauthorized access, theft, or damage to project property
• Respond promptly to security incidents and emergencies, reporting them to the Admin Officer or Project Manager
• Coordinate with local authorities and community leaders regarding security concerns
• Assist in emergency preparedness measures, including evacuation or safety drills
• Maintain awareness of security threats in the local area and provide timely updates to project management
• Ensure proper storage and handling of keys, alarms, and security equipment
• Support staff and beneficiary safety during field visits, trainings, or community events
• Maintain discipline, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times

Job Requirements

• Minimum secondary education
• 1–3 years of experience in security or guarding
• Familiarity with safety procedures, emergency response, and local security context.
• Trustworthiness, confidentiality, respect for humanitarian principles, and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to communicate in local languages (Dari/Pashto); basic English is an asset.

• Interested candidates to send their application (CV and Cover letter in one file) by email to admin@epdo-afg.org  
• Please write the position title and VA# in the subject line of your email otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.