Job # 102314
Job Title Security Spec. Regional (Nigeria)
Job Family General Services
Location Lagos, Nigeria
Appointment Local Hire
Closing Date 15-Dec-2010
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description

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.

Duties and Accountabilities
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.

• 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.

• To work closely with the Sr. Security Specialist and Security Specialist in their region and other units of the GSDSO Corporate Security to provide expert risk mitigation advice and support to Country Office Directors and Managers and Regional Vice Presidency staff to ensure compliance with corporate administrative policy on the safeguarding of personnel, property and reputation.

• 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.

• In coordination with GSD Corporate Real Estate to review all plans for the construction or refurbishment of country offices to ensure compliance with corporate physical security and fire safety standards.

• 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.

• To review and coordinate the provision of manned guarding services at country offices to ensure consistency of service standards and value-for-money in operations.

• To identify cost saving opportunities where available in the provision of manned guarding services and the procurement of security related equipment.

• To manage crisis response operations in coordination with Emergency Management Teams and GSDSO, including country office evacuations and relocations and to respond to security related incidents as required.

• To develop and conduct culturally focused security awareness training sessions for staff based in country offices and visiting mission personnel and to increase security awareness generally throughout the region by the production and distribution of awareness material such as newsletters, pamphlets or other documents/media.

• To conduct regular site visits to country offices in order to implement the services detailed above.

• Develop and submit a Security Risk Assessment within the GSDSO specified frequency for the country of responsibility.

In addition to the standard services detailed above, an SSR may be required to perform certain non-standard security services. These may include:

• Provision of security services in support of conferences and/or retreats organized within the region.

• Provision of security services in support of visits by senior Bank management or Executive Director personnel.

• Sourcing and assisting in the negotiation for specialist security services such as counter- surveillance and/or electronic counter-measures.

• Provision of security support services to other organizations sharing a similar broad mission as the World Bank Group, providing any and all such services are agreed in advance by the Parties and subject to the terms and conditions of any subsidiary agreements and arrangements for cost-sharing and/or charge-back.

Selection Criteria
• 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.
• Knowledge of executive protection security practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and with a working knowledge of French
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with standard computer packages. Conversant with Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel and Power point and the ability to effectively use email and maintain other date bases.

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender nationality, culture, and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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