Terms of Reference for Consultant/ Consulting Firm to

Conduct Security Risk Assessment of BRAC

1.1 Background

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BRAC,

one of the largest Non-governmental Organization in the world, since its

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

incorporated various infrastructure, physical facilities, institutions, enterprises,

investment avenues etc under its umbrella in order

to

pursue its goals and

objectives. BRAC Strategy 2016- 2020 has been adopted for its future directions.

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Country's security situation ultimately impacts on BRAC operations including its

people and assets. Very often

it

poses a challenge for the organisation

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

the smooth running of present and future

development activities. Emergence of unidentified criminal groups and extremist,

Change

of crime pattern,

'modus operondi' and emergence

of new

crimes

including cyber related crimes have posed threat to the organisation.

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High value targets

of

BRAC

which include persons and establishments do seem

vulnerable.

1.1.5

Similarly certain employees' unexpected behaviour sometimes lead to security and

reputational issue.

L.L.6

Basic safety issues like

fire and earth quake awareness among the staff

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

organisation like BRAC cannot afford

to ignore. When a clear and in-depth

understanding of the existing security status, vulnerabilities and risks are available;

forecasting of future security challenges are made, measures and strategies to

overcome the challenges are possible to plan.

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

in need of delineating the existing and forthcoming

potential

internal and external security risks, vulnerabilities, hazards, shortcomings and

weak areas through a detailed risk assessment and on the basis of the findings of

the assessment chalk out plans to meet the security challenges.

1.1.10 BRAC has arrangement

of

managing

the security of its people, assets and

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

assess current and forthcoming security

is

threats and vulnerabilities to

meet the present and future security challenges and ensure security and safety of
its people and assets.
1.2 Objective

The objective is

to

assess security risks

of people,

assets and operations

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

1.3.j. The consultant/ consulting firm will conduct

assessment

of security risks and

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

methodology to overcome/mitigate the risks.

The consultant/consulting firm will consider and analyse the national security procedure,
regulatory requirements, geo-political scenario, socio-cultural and economic perspective during

the assessment and recommendation.

1.3.2 All current BRAC development programmes in particular and BRAC enterprises in

general within the geographical area of Bangladesh will be covered in the assessment.

1.3.3 All internal

and external security threats mentioned in para 1.1 to be covered in

the assessment.

7.3.4 The consultant/

procedures

of

consulting firm will review the existing security risk management

BRAC and recommend necessary amendments

in line with the findings of

security risk assessment.

1.3.5 ln the light of the assessment, the consultant

submit

a report with

necessary recommendations

consulting firm will prepare and

and implementation plan. The

consultant/consulting firm will consider and analyse the national security procedure, regulatory

requirements, geo-political scenario, socio-cultural and economic perspective during the

assessment and recommendation.
1.4 Methodology

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Survey

to be conducted by consultant/ consulting firm

following appropriate

methods (quantitative and qualitative), questionnaire and sample to be decided in consultation

with

BRAC

focal person. The consultant/ consulting firm must follow internationally defined and

recognized standards and methodologies for the assessment.

L.4.2

Review of the security risk management plan, procedures and systems of selected

NGOs, UN and other relevant organizations/business.

L.4.3

Review

of the available secondary data and information on security risks

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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1.5 Qualification and experience of the consultant/ consulting

i)

Expert/experienced in the field

firm

of business/UN/lnternational Organization/Nco

security management

ii)
iii)

Experienced and trained on security management and geo-political analysis.

Have experienced and internationally reputed security experts comprising of

national and expatriates.

iv)

Previous experience of security risk assessment, evaluation and preparation of

security procedu re of business/U N/l nternational Organization/NGO

v)

Having international certification of Protection Professional (CPP) or the likes will

be additional qualification

vi)
vii)
viii)

Policy and procedure review and implementation skills

Excellent documentation and deliverable skills

Having team of consultants experienced in geo-political and sociological analysis,

crime prevention, detection, and modern security management. Experts with law
enforcement background will be considered as additional advantage

ix)

Field data collectors should have past experience and minimum educational
qua

x)

lification of higher seconda ry/eq uiva lent

Consultant/ consulting firm may submit any other credentials relevant to security
risk management

1.6 Presentation

Short-listed candidates will have

to present their methodology on June 16, 2OL6 in BRAC

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)

An lnception report on understanding and comments on TOR and submission of

plan of work at the end of

ii)

Znd

week.

A presentation to BRAC on preliminary security risk assessment at the end of 13th Week

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Submission of security risks assessment report with recommendations at the end of

week. The Report should cover

ldentified risks, evaluation and ratings of the risks,

methodology to cover/mitigate the risks with clear recommendations and plans.

iv) Review of the submitted security risks assessment report and recommendation for
amendment of existing security risk management procedures by BRAC, consultation

with

v)

BRAC by r8ttt week.

Submission of final report and acceptance by BRAC at the end of

1.8 Supports
BRAC

from

20th

week.

BRAC

will provide the following inputs and facilities:

i)

Food, transport and accommodation

for lead team members during field trips

on payment basis.

ii) All available documents, papers, information etc. relevant to the

specific

assignment will be provided.

iii)
iv)

Set up of interviews, consultations and focus group discussions for the assessment
A focal person

to liaise and assist will be made available.

1.9 Supervision of the consultant

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.

1.10

Payment terms

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ii)

LO%

on signing contract.

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on submission of lnception report.

iii)

25 % after submission of Security Risks Assessment report with recommendation.

iv)

50 % after acceptance of final report.

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