JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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. • Demonstrated capacity to work in close partnership with other security colleagues to achieve a coherent and rigorous security program. • 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. • Proficiency in Spanish language is desired. • 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 • Knowledge of the risk environment in Colombia. • Demonstrated capacity to write coherent security risk management documentation and standard operating procedures. • 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.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders. 2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact. 3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements

Organization: World Bank Group