Watchman (Security Guard) - Sanaa

About the role

Médecins Sans Frontières France is recruiting Yemeni nationals for a watchman position at its Sanaa coordination office. The post reports to the logistics supervisor and runs on a fixed-term contract of 6 months. Only applicants from the Sanaa governorate will be considered.

Key responsibilities

• Guard the MSF premises and perimeter, surveying access points and guiding visitors to reception during authorised hours, after checking with the administration team.
• Patrol the premises regularly, stay on duty until another guard takes over, and keep the post unattended only when another guard is present.
• Control vehicle traffic inside the premises and check that doors, windows and lights are secured when people leave.
• Keep the area clean and tidy and carry out basic garden maintenance such as cutting grass and pruning trees.
• Maintain torches, radios and other equipment, including batteries, and monitor diesel and petrol tank levels and fuel supplies.
• Check that generators and water pumps work correctly, keep records of their running hours, and ensure fire extinguishers are accessible.
• Log visitors and vehicles, report security incidents and suspicious activity, and support site security measures during high-risk periods.
• Manage keys securely, verify the identity of visitors, contractors and suppliers, and report maintenance issues found during patrols.
• Monitor CCTV and alarm systems, take part in security briefings and drills, and supervise water storage, delivery and bottle supplies.

Required profile

• Secondary school education or above.
• At least 1 year of experience in MSF or a similar NGO.
• Arabic and English are essential.
• Physical fitness to work in tough situations; commitment to MSF principles, stress management, teamwork and service orientation.

To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, diplomas, work certificates and references through the online application form by 20 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.