Vacancy Announcement: Security Guard

Vacancy Announcement: 11th September 2026
Job Title: Security Guard
Number of Positions: 2
Reporting To: Finance & Administration Officer
Location: Sablaale District, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia
Project Fund Code: CBPF-SOM-26-S-NGO-40455
Duration: 6 months (1 October 2026 – 31 March 2027) with the possibility of extension
Closing Date: 21st September 2026
Organisational context
Agro-Pastoral Charity Organization (APCO) is a local non-governmental, non-profit-making organisation founded in 1998 that supports vulnerable populations affected by humanitarian crises in Somalia. APCO provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and addressing the long-term challenges facing our target populations — breaking the poverty cycle, fostering development and reducing vulnerability to disasters. In partnership with the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF), APCO is implementing a nutrition project titled “Lifesaving Nutrition response for underserved communities impacted by climatic shocks in Sablaale District, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia”, delivered through one fixed nutrition site in Buulo Doonka and two mobile outreach teams serving Mud Kalmooy, Halimayal, Caanawaa and Yaadjile villages. APCO is therefore looking for a security guard who is professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed.
The Role
Security Guards are stationed at the Buulo Doonka fixed nutrition site to safeguard nutrition commodities, equipment, assets, staff and beneficiaries and to ensure secure service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
•Guard the Buulo Doonka nutrition site, commodities, equipment and assets at all times on duty.
•Control entry and exit and maintain a visitor log.
•Report incidents promptly and ensure the security of service-delivery operations.
•Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.
Required Skills and Experience
•Physically fit; experience in guarding/security.
•Reliable and disciplined, with verifiable references.
•Residence near the site is an added value.
•Fluency in Somali is required.
How to apply
If you are passionate and meet the above qualifications and experience, please send your CV to the APCO HR Officer by email to info@agropastoral.org, or drop your application at the APCO office on or before 21st September 2026. Physical address: Waaberi Mall, 3rd floor | Maka Al Mukarama Street, Mogadishu, Somalia. Alternatively, you may apply directly on the APCO webpage in the career section. APCO is an equal-opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.