Job vacancy for Security Specialist in World Bank

The position of Security Specialist (Regional) will be established in the World Bank Group Country Office in Nigeria.  The incumbent will serve in a full time capacity and on-call for emergencies. The incumbent will also provide security support to all entities of the World Bank Group (IBRD, IFC, MIGA, ICSID, IDA). While reporting to the Senior Security Specialist (SSS), GSDSO, the SSR will discharge his assignment in coordination with the designated Regional Security Focal Point of the assigned region. Operational support, direction and technical supervision will be provided by the Senior Security Specialist, Global Operations Coordinator, Head of Global Security and World Bank Group Corporate Security.  From time to time there may be a requirement to provide security coverage in other regions in which the World Bank Group  operates.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• In coordination with the Sr. Security Specialist  and Security Specialist  develop, train and mentor a network of part-time security focal points within in each Bank Group country office so as to provide for a standardized application of corporate security policies and operating procedures.

The duties of the Security Specialist (Region) are to provide security support to World Bank Group country office staff in the following areas:  a) security management; b) security awareness; c) contingency planning; d) protective services. Details of these duties are described below but other responsibilities may be added as needed.  

• To develop a region-wide network of contacts among senior law-enforcement, military and other Government officials to ensure that host government responsibilities for the security of Bank Group operations are discharged to the maximum extent possible.

• To review and enhance where necessary all country office emergency response and business continuity planning documentation to ensure accuracy and workability.

• To review the residential security and fire safety provisions at the residence of the Country Office Director and Manager and at Bank approved hotel accommodation for visiting mission staff making recommendations for improvement where necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education in specialized technical training, specific skills or technologies is preferred.

• 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials.

• In-depth knowledge of the institutional and socio-cultural dynamics that determine the security and business continuity challenges including proven expertise in handling security events with durable positive outcomes.

• Demonstrated experience with operational planning to include physical security project management and staff travel coordination/monitoring.

• In depth knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent with operations in a high risk environment. –with a general understanding of threat mitigation and high risk operations.

• Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and implementation by the Country Management team.

Interested candidates should apply here

Closing Date is 15-Dec-2010