Security Specialist, World Bank Third Party Monitoring, Various Locations

Company Profile: 

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Proposal Summary:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is bidding to provide Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) services under a World Bank Framework Agreement to support project oversight in fragile and conflict-affected settings globally. The initial framework agreement will span five years, with a possible extension of an additional five years based on performance. TPM activities may be conducted in regions including Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, with specific country assignments determined by purchase orders. The objective is to independently monitor implementation progress, fiduciary compliance, and environmental and social safeguards across a range of World Bank-financed operations. Through physical site visits, financial reviews, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven reporting, MSI will help ensure that project funds are used for their intended purposes and in accordance with legal and procedural standards. The work will be delivered in close coordination with the World Bank and implementing partners, with an emphasis on adaptive methods, secure data handling, and local engagement.

Position Summary:

The Security Specialist will support the Security Lead in implementing and maintaining effective security measures for TPM activities in fragile and conflict-affected environments. This role includes conducting local risk assessments, preparing field safety guidance, coordinating logistics, and ensuring staff compliance with security protocols. The Security Specialist will serve as a critical link between headquarters and field staff for operational safety and security matters.

Responsibilities:

·       Conduct location-specific risk assessments and assist in the development of security plans.

·       Liaise with local authorities and security providers to obtain up-to-date threat information.

·       Monitor field staff movement and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

·       Support implementation of field safety briefings and emergency communication protocols.

·       Assist in coordinating evacuations, medical emergencies, or incident response as needed.

·       Maintain security documentation including logs, contact lists, and risk matrices.

·       Advise on local travel routes, accommodation safety, and access permissions.

·       Contribute to the development and update of business continuity plans.

·       Report security concerns and incidents to the Security Lead in a timely manner.