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Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief of the International Security Section, the Regional Security Officer/Specialist is responsible for field security operations for the Latin America and Caribbean 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.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Listed in Order of Importance

Analytical

• Collect, collate, and analyze security threat information.
• Provide timely situation assessments and recommendations for action during security incidents affecting the IMF.
• Produce desktop country security risk assessments for the Latin America and Caribbean 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

• Provide substantive inputs in the forecasting of the evolving security environment, Fund’s security management and operational responses.
• Prepare and deliver security briefings for IMF missions travelling to high-risk locations.
• Establish and sustain close working relationships with IMF managers and field-based IMF personnel to exchange security information and provide advice.

Physical Security

• Implement security risk management measures and procedures, monitoring and reporting on compliance.
• Assist the Senior Security Officer (Operational Support) 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.
• 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, security risk management or a related field; or a university degree, or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of six years of relevant professional experience.

Skills and Experience:

• ​Demonstrated knowledge of security analysis and risk assessments or physical security or security operations and planning.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Superior spoken and written communications; candidate must be comfortable speaking in front of large audiences.
• 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.

This is a six-months contractual appointment. Please note this position requires full time presence in IMF Headquarters in Washington D.C.

Department:

CSFSEIN Corporate Services & Facilities Dept Security Services International Security Services

Hiring For:

A09, A10, A11

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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements