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Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Please note that the World Bank is presently looking to contract a Country Security Advisor for Yemen -TOR Below.
Recruitment is imminent and your assistance in identifying any suitable candidates is most appreciated.
Please note that substantial Arabic language skills are required for this position.
Pay is good for the right candidate....Pass on as you see fit.. -and have any interested candidates get in touch/send me their CV asap.
Best,
Martin
Martin Ronnberg
Regional Security Advisor -MNA
IFC -The World Bank Group
Nile City Towers, North Tower, 24 Floor
2005C Corniche El Nil, Ramlet Boulac
Cairo, Egypt
Tel. +202 246 191 45 or 50 (ext 4392)
Dama line 5372+4392
Mobile. +20 101 608 306
Email: mronnberg@worldbank.org
Job Description and Scope of Work
Organization Location: The position of Country Security Advisor will be established in the World Bank Country Office in Sana’a, Yemen. The incumbent will serve in a full time capacity and oncall for emergencies 24/7. The incumbent will also provide security support to the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The incumbent will report to the World Bank Country Manager resident in Yemen. Operational support, direction and technical supervision will be provided by MNA Regional Security Advisor and the Head of Global Security, World Bank Corporate Security.
General Description:
The duties of the Country Security Advisor are to provide security support to IBRD and IFC 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.
Scope of Work:
Security Management –
Assist the Country Manager in developing and overseeing the daytoday conduct of the office security program, ensuring preparation of adequate responses to security incidents, natural and manmade disasters.
Provide technical security advice, in consultation with the RSA and Global Security, for the existing and a potential new office including site selection and the establishment of effective physical and procedural security measures. Liaise with the contracted guard company and host government office regarding the guard services
provided to the country office and the residences of international staff members.
Manage the video surveillance, card access and other physical security and fire/life safety systems. Carry out evacuation drills periodically. Conduct residential security surveys at the residences of international staff members. Provide general residential security advice to all staff. Provide advice on security arrangements of hotels the country office recommends Travel Services to negotiate agreements with. Liaise with local law enforcement, diplomatic/international organizations and private security officers in close consultation with the Country Manager or designee. Develop and strengthen contacts with local authorities. Monitor status of local investigations involving Bank interests.
Assist staff and visiting missions reporting (criminal incidents, suspicious activity, and special coverage) to the local authorities and WBG management. Provide Visiting Missions with advance practical security advice and contact information, arrival briefing specific to their mission and communications and logistical support for field missions. Ensure a viable system is in place to track, note arrival/departure/residence changes and to coordinate with UN DSS and the Watch Office.
Security Awareness –
Provide security briefings to all newly arriving staff and visiting missions. Provide security briefings and support for field missions. Draft security advisories with advice on risk mitigation for issuance by the Country Manager or designee on the general security situation, specific incidents and during periods of heightened threat. Conduct periodic security awareness briefings for all staff. In conjunction with the Country Manager and RSA/GSDSO deliver relevant security training to Country Office staff
Crisis Management –
Coordinate revisions of the Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plan (ERBC) on a biannual basis or more frequently as required or directed. Serve as advisor to, and conduct training for, the Country Office Emergency Management Team. Maintain and update as necessary all country office contingency planning material, reference documents and annexes. Organize periodic tabletop exercises to test the ER&BC Plan. Maintain and periodically test the staff telephone tree and warden system. Organize security and fire/life safety training and briefings for all staff. Maintain and enhance the country office travel management system and WBG travel clearance program in coordination with the Watch Office and UNDSS to track the location and contact information for all visiting mission personnel.
Protective Services As required, accompany WBG staff on identified high risk movements to provide hands on security management and reduce the risk for injury or attack. Constantly assess the immediate surroundings as a gauge to evaluate the level of assistance required to provide effective security support of the mission.
Initiate emergency response actions in the event of an emergency or a direct or indirect threat to the senior official. Take proactive measures to prevent involvement in such activities, and perform reactively to avoid/escape from those in progress.
Review weekly staff travel schedules and projected travel itineraries to identify potential security and safety related issues. Assist the Country Manager or designee by notifying and arranging police and security support for visiting senior World Bank officials.
Arrange special police protective services support for staff receiving threats due to their Bank related duties or such support that may be required for visiting missions.
Coordinate security arrangements for Bank sponsored conferences.
Conduct site advances for visiting senior officials of the Bank, visiting missions and conferences.
Essential Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Competencies:
Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials. Ability to operate in an international security arena prior experience in an international organization is desirable. 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.
Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and
implementation by the Country Management team. Knowledge of corporate office and residential physical security practices –with a general understanding of blast mitigation and high risk operations. Ability to communicate effectively in English and Arabic orally
and in writing. 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.
Minimum Education/Experience:
Minimum Education Minimum Years of Directly
Relevant Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education is preferred. 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization.
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Please note that the World Bank is presently looking to contract a Country Security Advisor for Yemen -TOR Below.
Recruitment is imminent and your assistance in identifying any suitable candidates is most appreciated.
Please note that substantial Arabic language skills are required for this position.
Pay is good for the right candidate....Pass on as you see fit.. -and have any interested candidates get in touch/send me their CV asap.
Best,
Martin
Martin Ronnberg
Regional Security Advisor -MNA
IFC -The World Bank Group
Nile City Towers, North Tower, 24 Floor
2005C Corniche El Nil, Ramlet Boulac
Cairo, Egypt
Tel. +202 246 191 45 or 50 (ext 4392)
Dama line 5372+4392
Mobile. +20 101 608 306
Email: mronnberg@worldbank.org
Job Description and Scope of Work
Organization Location: The position of Country Security Advisor will be established in the World Bank Country Office in Sana’a, Yemen. The incumbent will serve in a full time capacity and oncall for emergencies 24/7. The incumbent will also provide security support to the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The incumbent will report to the World Bank Country Manager resident in Yemen. Operational support, direction and technical supervision will be provided by MNA Regional Security Advisor and the Head of Global Security, World Bank Corporate Security.
General Description:
The duties of the Country Security Advisor are to provide security support to IBRD and IFC 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.
Scope of Work:
Security Management –
Assist the Country Manager in developing and overseeing the daytoday conduct of the office security program, ensuring preparation of adequate responses to security incidents, natural and manmade disasters.
Provide technical security advice, in consultation with the RSA and Global Security, for the existing and a potential new office including site selection and the establishment of effective physical and procedural security measures. Liaise with the contracted guard company and host government office regarding the guard services
provided to the country office and the residences of international staff members.
Manage the video surveillance, card access and other physical security and fire/life safety systems. Carry out evacuation drills periodically. Conduct residential security surveys at the residences of international staff members. Provide general residential security advice to all staff. Provide advice on security arrangements of hotels the country office recommends Travel Services to negotiate agreements with. Liaise with local law enforcement, diplomatic/international organizations and private security officers in close consultation with the Country Manager or designee. Develop and strengthen contacts with local authorities. Monitor status of local investigations involving Bank interests.
Assist staff and visiting missions reporting (criminal incidents, suspicious activity, and special coverage) to the local authorities and WBG management. Provide Visiting Missions with advance practical security advice and contact information, arrival briefing specific to their mission and communications and logistical support for field missions. Ensure a viable system is in place to track, note arrival/departure/residence changes and to coordinate with UN DSS and the Watch Office.
Security Awareness –
Provide security briefings to all newly arriving staff and visiting missions. Provide security briefings and support for field missions. Draft security advisories with advice on risk mitigation for issuance by the Country Manager or designee on the general security situation, specific incidents and during periods of heightened threat. Conduct periodic security awareness briefings for all staff. In conjunction with the Country Manager and RSA/GSDSO deliver relevant security training to Country Office staff
Crisis Management –
Coordinate revisions of the Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plan (ERBC) on a biannual basis or more frequently as required or directed. Serve as advisor to, and conduct training for, the Country Office Emergency Management Team. Maintain and update as necessary all country office contingency planning material, reference documents and annexes. Organize periodic tabletop exercises to test the ER&BC Plan. Maintain and periodically test the staff telephone tree and warden system. Organize security and fire/life safety training and briefings for all staff. Maintain and enhance the country office travel management system and WBG travel clearance program in coordination with the Watch Office and UNDSS to track the location and contact information for all visiting mission personnel.
Protective Services As required, accompany WBG staff on identified high risk movements to provide hands on security management and reduce the risk for injury or attack. Constantly assess the immediate surroundings as a gauge to evaluate the level of assistance required to provide effective security support of the mission.
Initiate emergency response actions in the event of an emergency or a direct or indirect threat to the senior official. Take proactive measures to prevent involvement in such activities, and perform reactively to avoid/escape from those in progress.
Review weekly staff travel schedules and projected travel itineraries to identify potential security and safety related issues. Assist the Country Manager or designee by notifying and arranging police and security support for visiting senior World Bank officials.
Arrange special police protective services support for staff receiving threats due to their Bank related duties or such support that may be required for visiting missions.
Coordinate security arrangements for Bank sponsored conferences.
Conduct site advances for visiting senior officials of the Bank, visiting missions and conferences.
Essential Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Competencies:
Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with executives, managers, staff, government, military and law enforcement officials. Ability to operate in an international security arena prior experience in an international organization is desirable. 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.
Ability to develop detailed security advisories and notifications for consideration and
implementation by the Country Management team. Knowledge of corporate office and residential physical security practices –with a general understanding of blast mitigation and high risk operations. Ability to communicate effectively in English and Arabic orally
and in writing. 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.
Minimum Education/Experience:
Minimum Education Minimum Years of Directly
Relevant Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education is preferred. 5 years experience with a law enforcement, military, intelligence, public or private security organization.