Security Risk Advisor for Colombia Operations

The World Bank Group; Bogotá ciudad; On-site; COP 291,300,000 - 388,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Bank Group in Bogota, Colombia seeks a Security Specialist to support the Corporate Security Directorate (CSD) security program across Colombia. The role is advisory, providing risk management guidance and operational support to staff and missions, coordinating with CO management, and ensuring risk mitigation in line with WBG policies.

The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, fluency in English and Spanish, and willingness to travel, including to higher-risk or

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• A bachelor’s degree combined with at least seven years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in security risk management or related security functions.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Willingness to travel throughout Colombia.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional security risk management advice and operational support to WBG staff and operations in Colombia.
• Coordinate with Country Office management and relevant WBG functions to ensure effective delivery of security services and risk mitigation.
• Maintain liaison with host-government authorities, the UN Security Management System, and other international partners.
• Support reporting and management of security incidents and coordination with GSOC and CSD subject-matter experts.
• Undertake other security-related duties consistent with responsibilities of the position.

Job description

The World Bank Group in Bogota, Colombia seeks a Security Specialist to support the Corporate Security Directorate (CSD) security program across Colombia. The role is advisory, providing risk management guidance and operational support to staff and missions, coordinating with CO management, and ensuring risk mitigation in line with WBG policies.

The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, fluency in English and Spanish, and willingness to travel, including to higher-risk or