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1.1 Background
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BRAC,
inception in \972 has been working with people whose lives are dominated by
extreme poverty, illiteracy, disease and calamities. lt has taken great strides in the
above fields and contributed in the development of Bangladesh and its society.
The Nation has grown, so has BRAC over the years. ln the process
it
has
to
objectives. BRAC Strategy 2016- 2020 has been adopted for its future directions.
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it
to
run
smoothly and attain its goal in an unsecured environment. BRAC has grown, the
dimensions of security vulnerabilities and hazards have also been multiplied and
proliferated.
1.1.3 Trend of extremist activities in the country and in the region has made BRAC
management concerned about
Change
of crime pattern,
of new
crimes
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of
BRAC
vulnerable.
1.1.5
reputational issue.
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are
concern for the organisation. Enhanced level of awareness ultimately effects total
safety standard of the organisation.
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1,.L.7 Considering the present security situation and the situation that would be
in
coming day UN SDG has kept agenda on security with targets to be met.
1.1.8
Under the circumstances security has become an issue that a forward looking
understanding of the existing security status, vulnerabilities and risks are available;
1.1.9
ln view of the existing and rapid changes in security risks that exist in the country
and may occur in the future during current BRAC strategic plan period of 20162020, BRAC is
potential
of
managing
operations. Moreover, it conducted a security risk assessment in 20L3 for the first
time and developed a security policy and procedures effective since May 2014. lt
necessary
to
is
meet the present and future security challenges and ensure security and safety of
its people and assets.
1.2 Objective
The objective is
to
of people,
of
BRAC
Bangladesh, evaluate the risks and vulnerabilities and chalk out management plan to meet the
present and future challenges and reduce potential impacts of security incidents.
1.3 Scope
assessment
vulnerabilities of BRAC in Bangladesh including all people, assets and operations, identify the
threats and risks to which each of the mentioned components are exposed, analyse the trend
and pattern of security risks and vulnerabilities, determine the probability of the threat
occurring, identify the impact of the threat should it occur, ascertain values for probability and
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impact, present results of values for probability and impact against values for protection with
The consultant/consulting firm will consider and analyse the national security procedure,
regulatory requirements, geo-political scenario, socio-cultural and economic perspective during
general within the geographical area of Bangladesh will be covered in the assessment.
the assessment.
of
submit
a report with
necessary recommendations
consultant/consulting firm will consider and analyse the national security procedure, regulatory
L.4.1
Survey
following appropriate
with
BRAC
focal person. The consultant/ consulting firm must follow internationally defined and
L.4.2
Review of the security risk management plan, procedures and systems of selected
L.4.3
Review
threats in Bangladesh.
BRAC
and
will provide incident statistics from its available records and assist
in organizing consultations, interviews and FGDs. Other secondary data to be collected by the
consultant/ consulting firm.
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i)
firm
of business/UN/lnternational Organization/Nco
security management
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
crime prevention, detection, and modern security management. Experts with law
enforcement background will be considered as additional advantage
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Field data collectors should have past experience and minimum educational
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x)
Consultant/ consulting firm may submit any other credentials relevant to security
risk management
1.6 Presentation
Centre Premises.
1.7 Time schedule and deliverables
A 20 weeks time schedule will be allowed from the day of appointment to complete the
task. The detailed work schedule will be as follows.
i)
ii)
Znd
week.
A presentation to BRAC on preliminary security risk assessment at the end of 13th Week
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iii)
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Submission of security risks assessment report with recommendations at the end of
iv) Review of the submitted security risks assessment report and recommendation for
amendment of existing security risk management procedures by BRAC, consultation
with
v)
1.8 Supports
BRAC
from
20th
week.
BRAC
i)
on payment basis.
specific
iii)
iv)
Set up of interviews, consultations and focus group discussions for the assessment
A focal person
The selected consultant/consulting firm will work under the overall supervision of Director
Administration and Road Safety Programme and direct supervision of Head of SRM.
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Payment terms
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ii)
LO%
on signing contract.
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iii)
iv)
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