Regional Security Officer/Regional Security Specialist - Security Division - Corporate Services[...]

International Monetary Fund; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Monetary Fund is seeking a Regional Security Officer for its Security Division in Washington, DC. The role involves monitoring global security threats, coordinating security measures, and responding to incidents affecting personnel and assets. Candidates should have an advanced degree and at least six years of relevant experience in security analysis. This is a two-year contractual appointment, with international travel required (20-25% per year) and strong communication skills essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to develop written products on complex themes.
• Experience managing electronic databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze global security threat information.
• Prepare timely security reports covering significant incidents.
• Conduct physical security assessments of offices and residences.

Skills

Security analysis and risk assessments

Fluency in English

Superior spoken and written communications

Customer service focus

Ability to work in high-stress environments

Knowledge of UN Security Management system

Education

Advanced university degree in international relations, political science, or security risk management

Job description

Position Overview

Regional Security Officer/Regional Security Specialist – Security Division, Corporate Services and Facilities Department (Contractual), Washington DC – International Monetary Fund.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Chief of the International Security Section, and in collaboration with the Senior Security Officer (STI) and Senior Security Officer (Ops), the Regional Security Officer/Specialist is responsible for field security operations for the assigned region.

Primary functions include monitoring and analyzing global security threat information to determine risks to Fund personnel and assets; informing, advising and liaising with Fund security stakeholders; maintaining and improving security-related programs; putting in place operational and physical security measures to mitigate identified risks; and coordinating response to security incidents and emergencies.

Analytical

• Collect, collate and analyze security threat information.
• Provide timely situation assessments and recommendations for action during security incidents affecting the IMF.
• Conduct country security risk assessments in the assigned region to determine risk levels for IMF personnel and operations.
• Prepare timely security reports covering significant security-related incidents and provide analysis of how each event impacts the overall safety and security of IMF personnel and operations.
• Provide analytical support to the Executive Protection team.

Operational

• Act as a focal point for Heads of Offices and field personnel for all security-related issues and provide advice on managing security issues.
• Provide substantive inputs in the forecasting of the evolving security environment, Fund security management and operational responses.
• Prepare, review, implement and support security planning, security risk management documents and risk management-based security solutions.
• Prepare and deliver security briefings for IMF missions (including B-level staff) traveling to high-risk locations.
• Establish productive liaison with security departments at the UN, the World Bank, diplomatic missions and with vendor security information providers.
• Establish and sustain close working relationships with IMF managers and field-based IMF personnel in a tactful and professional manner to exchange security information and provide advice.
• Assist in Emergency Action Plan development, compliance administration, database and geocoding development, advice sheet development, document management, after action reviews, support for security training programs and other tasks as assigned.
• Develop and conduct security training for relevant Fund personnel.

Physical Security

• Conduct physical security assessments/surveys of offices, hotels and residences overseas, and make recommendations in accordance with the Fund’s operational standards.
• Implement security risk management measures and procedures, monitoring and reporting on compliance.
• Assist Senior Security Officers in administering the Fund’s Aviation Safety, Armored Vehicle, Road Safety, Security Consultant and Field Security Coordinator programs.
• Develop and support security arrangements for overseas conferences and events.
• Assess close protection and security consultant needs and make arrangements for implementation when necessary.

Emergency Response

• Monitor the security situation in assigned region and play a primary role in supporting the Fund’s response to security incidents, emergencies and crises that affect Fund personnel and assets.
• Liaise with external sources to support emergency response efforts up to and including evacuation.

General

• Mentor/coach and manage relationships with GSOC analysts and field-based Security Coordinators.
• Lead / manage assigned projects and initiatives from inception to completion.
• Identify process issues and problems and offer suggestions for change/improvement independently.
• Perform other functions as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of an advanced university degree, or equivalent, in international relations, political science, or security risk management or a related field; or a university degree, or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of six years of relevant professional experience.

Candidates with strong educational credentials and with higher levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of security analysis and risk assessments or physical security or security operations and planning.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in another language.
• Superior spoken and written communications; candidate must be comfortable speaking in front of large audiences.
• Ability to apply subject matter expertise to innovate existing analytical and operational approaches / practices.
• Ability to develop written products on complex themes with minimal oversight.
• A strong customer service focus and ability to build and maintain trusting client relationships in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work productively in a small team environment as well as individually.
• Must be comfortable operating in a high-stress environment requiring short deadlines and be able to provide reasoned and immediate advice and assistance during emergencies with little or no supervision.
• Availability to work on emergency situations during off-hours; for an extended period of time in some cases.
• Familiarity with the UN Security Management system or with International Organizations is preferred.
• Experience in creating and managing electronic databases is preferred.

Other Details

International travel is required (20 – 25% per year).

This is a two-year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, pending incumbent's performance, budget availability and continuous business need.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The IMF is committed to hiring diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.