OVERVIEW

Post Number : 1ITSC PA121TP

Grade : G-3

Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)

Duty Station: Trieste

Job Family: Natural Sciences

Type of contract : Project Appointment

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 12-JAN-2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

This position is a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and budget availability.

Only candidates who are entitled to work in the E.U. may apply to this position

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the supervision of the Security Shift Lead, the Security Guard acts as the contact point for security related operational issues and performs related surveillance tasks.The incumbent collaborates with all other relevant offices and in particular with Receptionists (present on a 24h/7 days a week), visitors, maintenance, ICTS and Medical services as needed.

Essential responsibilities include:

Long Description

• Carry out surveillance and control access to premises. Ensure protection of ICTP property, staff and visitors. Control IDs of visitors, ensure their validity and ascertain the purpose of the visit. Use the necessary security instruments/equipment (video surveillance and recording system, detectors, alarm system, access control system etc.) in line of performance of official duties. Patrol the premises internally and externally, including parking areas. Open and close buildings, switch on/off the lights. Check all common areas, meeting rooms, library and bathrooms and ensure the windows are properly closed prior to locking the buildings.
• Identify the situations which are not part of the normal routine, presence of people with a suspect conduct/comportment or illegal/unethical behaviour and report any emergencies immediately to supervisors. Take urgent measures in case supervisory guidance is not immediately available.
• Provide information and assistance to staff members and visiting scientists. Intervene in case of person found with health problems, call for medical intervention in urgent cases, provide first aid support as needed. Serve as a first responder in case of fire.
• Be part of the ICTP security network and actively participate in fire drills and other simulated and real emergencies.
• Undertake protective surveillance duties against fire, water leakage, the deposit of dangerous objects or any other action which could cause damage or injury to premises or personnel. Enter any observations or actions taken into the security logbook. Contact maintenance team for prompt intervention. Drive official vehicles to move around the buildings for night patrol and whenever necessary.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Completed secondary, technical or vocational school.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least two (2) years of police, military, government or private security working experience, preferably in an international environment.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• A valid, clean driving license.
• Tact and diplomacy with all visitors and personnel of ICTP.
• Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment.
• Good knowledge of standard office automation such as Excel and Word.
• Ability to understand and operate at basic level technical installations like central heating, air condition system, surveillance and access control systems, for the purpose of intervening in emergency to avoid further damages.
• Flexibility to work within a 24-hour coverage shift system inclusive of night and weekend duties when required.
• Excellent sense of observation, alertness, analytical ability.
• Ability to manage emergencies and keep calm in crisis situations.
• Very good sense of communication and human relations (sense of contact, courtesy, restraint, respect of hierarchy).
• Respect of the professional secrecy and the deontology proper to a security service.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent knowledge of English and Italian.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Formal security qualifications and documented training in general security, first aid, fire prevention, emergency response.

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 36,214 EUR.

For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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