Calling for applications for the role of security specialist at the world bank 2024!
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The WBG is a member of the UN Security Management System. It also maintains close working relationships with other International Financial Institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, the African Development Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank.
Reporting to the Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Administrative Officer, the Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) Department brings together the functions of Corporate Security, Corporate Real Estate, and Corporate Services, such as travel, conferences, and multimedia.
Corporate Security (GCSSC) is a division within the World Bank’s Global Corporate Solutions Department. It is responsible for the strategic security program that empowers the WBG to carry out its business worldwide.
GCSSC staff serve at both WBG Headquarters in D.C. and Bank Group offices in more than 40 countries. The division’s mission is to support global operations by employing risk mitigation strategies and promoting the principle of shared responsibility for security and safety.
General
The World Bank Group in Dhaka (Bangladesh) Country Offices consists of national and non-national staff, as well as visiting mission staff. The position of Country Security Specialist (CSS) will be Internationally Recruited Staff (non-national) and located in the Country Office in Dhaka.
The incumbent CSS will report to, and receive support and direction from the regional CS Manager through the India-based Senior Security Specialist (SSS) for the SAR region. The incumbent will advise and consult with management in the WBG Offices of responsibility and will discharge his/her assignment under the direct authority and guidance of the IBRD and IFC Heads of Office in each location.
The CSS may, when requested, be required to provide occasional back-up support to WBG Country Offices and other Country Security Specialists in the SAR region, and possibly to other geographical regions, and may be required to travel on short notice. In addition, the CSS will serve in a full-time capacity and on-call for emergencies.
Location:
BangladeshBenefits
- The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
- The World Bank Group is proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Eligibilities
Selection Criteria
- Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in combination with seven years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.
- A career-level diploma (at least three consecutive years of training) from a military or police institution, college, or academy, in combination with seven years of security experience, may be exceptionally substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- Five years of progressive experience in security program management with an international or diplomatic organization preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in security program delivery and project implementation, especially in the geographic area of responsibility.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications, namely, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Proven proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
- Willingness to travel to high-risk locations on short notice.
- Able to comfortably operate within a multicultural environment and build effective working relations with staff across the WBG.
Specialized Skills
- In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures and a general understanding of threat mitigation procedures and high-risk operations.
- Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by Country Office management.
- Knowledge of the range of protective operations.
- Familiar with basic procurement procedures and project/resource management.
Application Process
- You must fill in ALL sections or your application will not be considered.
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Application Deadline: July 15, 2024
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