Somaliland’s Anti-Money Laundering Law No. 87/2019, approved in December 2019, formally established a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) that is an independent department within the Bank responsible for receiving, requesting, analyzing, and appropriately disseminating information concerning money laundering and terrorist financing. The Bank has requested an assessment of the physical security of the FIU Department to improve the protection of the department's staff and sensitive information.
IDLO is seeking to recruit a short-term Security Assessment Consultant to conduct a security assessment of the FIU premises to identify the adequacy of the current security policies and procedures in place and to recommend, where applicable, new interim measures to address risks and vulnerabilities to the FIU premises and staff. He/she will work under the supervision and guidance of Somaliland FIU Director. The expected final deliverables of the assignment are:
Physical security assessment of the premises as well as the FIU Department’s existing security policies and procedures.
Detailed security assessment report. The report should identify the adequacy of current security measures in place and the gaps in security that the FIU Department needs to address.
Detailed list of the immediate security equipment required to improve the physical security of the FIU Department premises.
Education and Professional Experience
An advanced university degree (or equivalent such as a senior command and staff qualification). in security management, information management business administration, or related field.
Minimum 8-10 years of managerial-level risk assessment and security experience.
Languages
Fluency in written and spoken English;
Fluency in written and spoken Somali is an asset but not a requirement.
Specific knowledge, skills and competencies
Proven experience in undertaking security assessments and developing security plans/strategies.
Strong Understanding of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing risks.
Good understanding of the Somali context an asset.
Ability to meet deadlines and respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner.
Strong analytical, writing, and editing skills.
Terms & ConditionsApplications will be screened on regular basis; a qualified applicant might be recruited before the deadline. In the interest of making most effective use of resources, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.
Applications will be screened on regular basis; a qualified applicant might be recruited before the deadline. In the interest of making most effective use of resources, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.
IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome applications of qualified and diverse candidates.
IDLO is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.
IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature, or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.
Application deadline: 7 December 2023 (23:59hrs Rome Time).
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the employee assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and in compliance with IDLO’s policy on personal data protection. The Director-General of IDLO reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities or even to cancel the recruitment to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
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