Vacancy Announcement
To complement its dedicated team, the Embassy of
Switzerland in Bangladesh invites qualified Bangladeshi candidates to
submit applications for the position of
Communication and Security Officer
As Communication and Security Officer of the Embassy
of Switzerland you will be responsible for a variety of issues from
security analysis and safety management to communication. You will need
to support both the Embassy and the Development team in the preparation
of different tasks that can range from preparation of reports on
context analysis to police clearance for field trips in Bangladesh.
Responsibilities
Analysis of the security context: Perform
in-depth analysis of the security situation and political development
in Bangladesh (entire country) and develop context monitoring tools for
the management of the Embassy. Conduct district level political and
security monitoring visits in the regions where the Embassy has most
activities. Support the Embassy’s development team in the field of
strategic risk management.
Communication: Prepare analytical reports
regarding the security development in Bangladesh, international
security and research results of new trends.
Security management: Advise and support the
embassy’s management; liaise with other organizations’ and embassies’
security officers as well as Bangladeshi emergency response
authorities; advice and coach embassy staff as well as partners in
security issues; liaise with security-relevant contacts in the target
regions of projects implementation.
Safety management: Supervise, on behalf of
the Embassy management, the implementation of safety and security
guidelines and procedures; coordinate measures related to office
building safety; ensure vehicle safety.
Requirements
The requirements for this position include a
post-graduate degree from a reputed Bangladeshi or foreign academic
institution, at least 3 years of professional experience
in security management, political science or international studies,
highly developed communication skills (including proficiency in English
writing), good analytical skills, hands-on and a strong sense of
initiative. The advisory and coaching tasks imply seniority and require
strong interpersonal and intercultural skills. The Communication and
Security Officer’s tasks also entail frequent travels within various
regions of Bangladesh.
Candidates who fulfill these criteria and would like
to work in a friendly and supportive intercultural environment with a
broad scope for autonomous and diverse work are invited to download and
complete the Application Information Form and send it, along with a letter of motivation, to the following e-mail address: [email protected].
The closure date for applications is 31 December 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an assessment and interview. |