Security Analysis Specialist

The World Bank Group

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About The Position

The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. The Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) department provides a broad range of shared corporate services that are needed for the effective functioning and mission of the WBG to include: Corporate Security; Corporate Real Estate & Facilities and Corporate Services. Corporate Security (GCSSC) is responsible for the strategic security program that empowers the WBG to carry out its business worldwide. The division's mission is to support global operations by employing risk mitigation strategies and promoting the principle of a shared responsibility for security and safety. The Security Analysis Specialist will be responsible for identifying, monitoring, and evaluating global security developments as they relate to WBG operations in the Latin America and Caribbean Region. This includes coverage of current events and strategic threat and risk trends that may affect longer-term WBG decision making.

Requirements

• A master's degree plus five years' experience is required, preferably in a foreign area study, international relations, political science, national security studies or security policy studies
• A bachelor's degree combined with 7+ years of analytic experience may be accepted in lieu of the master's degree
• Proficiency with common office computer programs
• Oral and written fluency in English is required
• Proficiency in a second language is highly desirable

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use structured analytic techniques to make analytic judgments about global security threats and collaborate with stakeholders to develop appropriate risk management approaches
• Awareness and/or knowledge of World Bank Group regional operations
• Ability to concisely and effectively communicate threats and risks to non-security professionals to aid in decision making
• Strong oral and written English communication skills of a level suitable for interaction with senior management

Responsibilities

• Timely identification and communication of security threat information
• Developing and analyzing integrated data and information on security threats and incidents affecting WBG staff and operations
• Preparing and disseminating timely analytic reports on security threats and incidents affecting WBG staff and operations
• Coordinating the Security Risk Management process
• Coordinating with Security Specialists to monitor specific security issues and produce regional analytic products, as needed
• Liaising with institutional stakeholders
• Collaborating with the Global Security Operations Center
• Developing and maintaining subject matter expertise in your regional area of responsibility
• Using various analytic methods and models to assess the relevance of developments in their area of responsibility and the potential implications for WBG staff safety and security, assets, and operations
• Developing a robust security information network to help maintain a comprehensive understanding of global, regional, and local security issues

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan
• Medical, life and disability insurance
• Paid leave, including parental leave
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree