Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh

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: dhaka.jobapplication@eda.admin.ch.

The closure date for applications is 31 December 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an assessment and interview.