| Job #: | req22505 |
| Organization: | World Bank |
| Sector: | General Services |
| Grade: | GD |
| Term Duration: | 3 years 0 months |
| Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
| Location: | Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania |
| Required Language(s): | English |
| Preferred Language(s): | |
| Closing Date: | 5/17/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).
It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org.
OVERVIEW OF THE STAFF AND TRAVELER ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR (STAC)
The Country Management Units (CMUs) of the World Bank Group in
Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi are responsible for overseeing
the implementation of the institutions’ portfolio of WBG-financed
projects as well as the safety and security of staff involved in these
programs. Corporate Security is looking to hire a well-organized,
proactive and motivated individual for the position of Staff and
Traveler Accounting Coordinator (STAC) who will report to the
field-based Corporate Security Team comprised of the Country Security
Specialist for Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi based in Dar es Salaam
and the Senior Security Specialist, and will receive technical guidance
from several globally-based technical security advisors with subject
matter expertise in Corporate Security’s technical systems deployment,
development, and training. This position will be based in Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania and will be responsible for monitoring WBG staff travel across
the Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi offices.
The STAC will be the main point of contact for coordination of field
mission planning and supporting the required security planning measures.
Additionally, the STAC will take the lead on developing protocols to
enable fast and effective accountability for permanent staff and
visitors throughout the country using various technical systems. The
duties of the STAC will be broken down into 3 areas:
1. Field Mission Coordination
2. Mission Monitoring
3. Crisis Communication and Accountability
Duties and Accountabilities
Field Mission Coordination
• Act as the focal point for all incoming and domestic travel requests
and monitor required security procedures for compliance before
processing the security component of Country Clearance in close
coordination with the CMU and CSS.
• Review all Mission Travel Requests (both incoming and domestic) and
ensure the mandatory security requirements are in place. This will
involve, but is not limited to, coordination on safe movement and
ensuring compliance with pre-deployment criteria, including training and
attendance at any mandatory briefings.
• Generate and provide on a weekly basis an institutional report to the
Country Management Units of travelers in the country the following week.
Mission Monitoring
• Develop and maintain daily trackers of all incoming and domestic
mission travel in accordance with procedures stipulated by the CSS in
order to accurately have visibility of all resident staff, visiting
missions, and travelers transiting in the region. The tracker will
document at minimum the reported locations, hotels being used, routes to
be used for field mission travel if by means other than air transport,
and accurate contact information for travelers on mission.
• Become a custodian of the Worldcue and MIR3 travel tracking and
emergency notification systems and be proficient in their use for
identifying all WBG staff and consultants who are in-country at any
time, and responsible for investigating and reporting on anomalous
country-based travel patterns.
Crisis Communication and Accountability
• When directed by the CSSs, use the travel tracking and emergency
notification systems to conduct accountability for WBG staff. The
parameters and scope of the accountability check will be determined by
the CSSs, in close coordination with the CMU. The accountability process
will include collating responses from multiple communications channels
and will often involve direct communication with resident staff and
travelers to ensure accountability.
• Assist the CSSs with drafting and preparing alerts and advisories for WBG staff
Selection Criteria
• Typical candidates will possess a high school diploma with 10
years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and
experience. A bachelor’s degree and at least five years of World Bank
Group experience is preferred.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of no
less than 5 years of working in a demanding environment that may require
unplanned working hours to support emergency response efforts.
• Candidates must have, at a minimum, basic understanding of software
interconnectivity principles and general computer software such as
Excel. Experience with internal WBG platforms a plus.
• Candidates must have excellent English communication skills, both
written and oral. Knowledge of another local language is desirable.
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Competencies
• Work Ethic and motivation – A strong sense of responsibility and
self-discipline are essential in order to fulfil the requirements of
this role. Candidates must be able to work independently and with
minimal supervision for extended periods.
• Detail Orientation – Attention to detail and a meticulous working
nature are required to ensure the duties and accountabilities of this
role are correctly carried out.
• Solutions-oriented – Candidates must show initiative to investigate
and coherently articulate atypical travel or technical issues to the
appropriate technical support contacts.
• Teamwork – Candidates must have worked collaboratively as a team member throughout their career to date.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
