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Youssef El. Laithy

Cairo

Summary

Security professional with 32 years of experience managing safety and security. Leads, maintains and improves operations and functions of security department while effectively managing crises in fast-paced environment. Thorough knowledge of advanced security systems, computerized access control and security-related legislation and regulation. Strong team player and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated Field Security professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Dept. Head of Security

UN/WFP SRYCO
03.2022 - Current
  • Contribute to the development of regional security strategy, policies, and guidance to ensure optimal security presence and activity that ensures the safety and security of all WFP operations
  • Keep up to date with and advise upon global, regional and local security developments and issues and the potential impact upon WFP activity to inform security and operational activities
  • Provide support and guidance to relevant Directors and their representatives upon security responsibilities and accountabilities in line with WFP security strategies and policies and contribute to the development of regional and country strategies, policies and planning
  • Coordinate and oversee WFP’s response to safety and security within a particular area/location, e.g. Security Assessment Missions, providing technical expertise and guidance to strengthen capacity within security management and enabling considered decisions regarding risk management
  • Lead, motivate and develop a large and complex team(s) of professionals to enable high-performance
  • Build relationships and collaborate cross-functionally to align security activities with wider programmes and activities and ensure a coherent approach that complies with security and risk management best practices
  • Identify and build productive relationships with government agencies and regional/national partners to align activities and exchange information to enhance coordination and optimize the best protection for staff, activities and facilities e.g. Strengthening relationships between UNDSS security advisors and WFP country offices.
  • Establish and maintain a regional security network among WFP security personnel
  • Represent WFP at regional, national and inter-agency meetings e.g. Security coordination cells to contribute to technical discussions and exchange of knowledge and experience, Keep up to date with and advise upon regional and local security developments and issues and the potential impact upon WFP activity to inform security and operational activities
  • Provide technical advice, guidance and support e.g. Operational security requirements, security assessments and plans to country offices to strengthen the capacity within security management and crisis readiness and preparedness, contributing to the development of country strategy, policies and planning
  • Provide leadership of a security team, ensuring the effective management of all security activity and resources to support country office programmes and operations
  • Ensure the development and maintenance of an effective security management communications system to enable rapid and coordinated security activities
  • Identify and build productive relationships with government agencies and national partners to align activities and optimize the best protection for staff, activities and facilities
  • Represent WFP at national and inter-agency meetings e.g. Security coordination cells to contribute to technical discussions and exchange of knowledge and experience and advocate for the WFP position
  • Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts and external partners to align security activities with wider programmes
  • Support the maintenance of a regional security network among WFP security personnel
  • Identify potential security training and development opportunities and needs and facilitate training sessions as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners.
  • Support the monitoring and evaluation of WFP activities, providing technical analysis, interpretation and information as required to support the assessment of activity impact
  • Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace that incorporates all WFP diversity and inclusion framework dimensions. Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.

Field Security Officer

UN/WFP SRYCO
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Provide technical advice, guidance and support e.g. Security assessments and plans to COs to strengthen the capacity within security management and crisis readiness and preparedness, contributing to the development of country strategy, policies and planning
  • Develop systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of security situations needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practice
  • Conduct context analysis in conflict-affected areas of operations, determining the key characteristics and locations of non-state armed groups (NSAG)
  • Communicate and negotiate security guarantees or “acceptance” for WFP to operate in NSAG’s areas of control
  • Keep up to date with and advise upon local security developments and issues and the potential impact upon WFP operations to inform security and operational activities
  • Monitor and maintain an effective security management communications system that enables rapid and co-ordinated security activities
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with local partners to align activities and optimize the best protection for staff, activities and facilities
  • Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align activities with wider programmes and activities and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures
  • Manage junior security staff, providing coaching and guidance as required to ensure appropriate development and enable high-performance
  • Represent WFP at local and inter-agency meetings e.g. Security Co-ordination Cells to present relevant security issues and contribute to technical discussions, exchange of knowledge and experience
  • Facilitate training sessions as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners
  • Oversee and prepare accurate and timely reporting, e.g. Mandatory Field Security reports that enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders

Head of Security Unit

UN/WFP YEMCO
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • 1. Keep up to date with and advise upon regional and local security developments and issues and the potential impact upon WFP activity to inform security and operational activities
  • 2. Provide technical advice, guidance and support e.g. Operational security requirements, security assessments and plans to country offices to strengthen the capacity within security management and crisis readiness and preparedness, contributing to the development of country strategy, policies and planning
  • 3. Provide leadership of a security team, ensuring the effective management of all security activity and resources to support country office programmes and operations
  • 4. Ensure the development and maintenance of an effective security management communications system to enable rapid and co-ordinated security activities
  • 5. Identify and build productive relationships with government agencies and national partners to align activities and optimise the best protection for staff, activities and facilities
  • 6. Represent WFP at national and inter-agency meetings e.g. Security coordination cells to contribute to technical discussions and exchange of knowledge and experience and advocate for the WFP position
  • 7. Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts and external partners to align security activities with wider programmes
  • 8. Support the maintenance a regional security network among WFP security personnel
  • 9. Identify potential security training and development opportunities and needs and facilitate training sessions as required to build the security capabilities of WFP and external partners
  • 10. Oversee and prepare accurate and timely reporting e.g. Mandatory ODF reports that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders
  • 11. Support the monitoring and evaluation of WFP activities, providing technical analysis, interpretation and information as required to support the assessment of activity impact.

Regional Security Officer

UN-WFP RBC
03.2014 - 07.2018
  • 1. Contribute to the development of regional security strategy, policies and guidance to ensure optimal security presence and activity that ensures the safety and security of all WFP operations
  • 2. Keep up to date with and advise upon regional and local security developments and issues and the potential impact upon WFP activity to inform security and operational activities
  • 3. Provide support and guidance to relevant Directors and their representatives upon security responsibilities and accountabilities in line with WFP security strategies and policies and contribute to the development of regional and country strategy, policies and planning
  • 4. Co-ordinate and oversee WFP’s response to safety and security within a particular area/location, e.g. Security Assessment Missions, providing technical expertise and guidance to strengthen capacity within security management and enabling considered decisions re: risk management
  • 5. Lead, motivate and develop a large and complex team(s) of professionals to enable high performance
  • 6. Build relationships and collaborate cross functionally to align security activities with wider programmes and activities and ensure a coherent approach that complies with security and risk management best practices
  • 7. Identify and build productive relationships with government agencies and regional/national partners to align activities and exchange information to enhance co-ordination and optimise the best protection for staff, activities and facilities e.g
  • 8. Strengthening relationships between UNDSS security advisors and WFP country offices
  • 9. Establish and maintain a regional security network among WFP security personnel
  • 10. Represent WFP at regional, national and inter-agency meetings e.g. Security coordination cells to contribute to technical discussions and exchange of knowledge and experience, provide advice to the international community on security practices and advocate for the WFP position
  • 11. Performs other duties as required

Head of Security Unit

UN-WFP YEMCO
03.2011 - 03.2014
  • 1. Establish and maintain effective exchanges with security officials of other international organizations, government and partner security services UNDSS and appropriate UN security focal points, in order to ensure up to date security-related information that is beneficial to the mission
  • 2. Acquire comprehensive operational understanding of WFP programs in Yemen and provide advice, including risk assessments in areas where WFP works or is planning to work with its teams
  • 3. Inform the Country Director on all safety/security management issues and mitigation measures for the safe implementation of programs, and the protection of WFP staff and assets
  • 4. Recruit, lead and train a team of WFP security assistants as well as monitor all WFP - contracted security services
  • 5. Ensure that all relevant security information, including, but not limited to UNDSS security advisories, are appropriately disseminated to UN AFPs personnel
  • 6. Participate and contribute to UNDSS security cell meetings
  • 7. Ensure comprehensive knowledge of the UNDSS-IOM Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
  • 8. Ensure understanding and compliance by all WFP staff to Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS), Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards (MORSS)
  • 9. Contribute to the development and updating of various UNDSS evacuation/relocation/security plans, and ensure that WFP staffs are integrated into these plans
  • 10. Attend as observer bi-weekly UN Senior Management Team meetings and advise the Chief of Mission of salient issues beforehand
  • 11. Conduct security risk assessment of WFP compounds with the aim of developing and updating the Mission's Business Continuity Plan and Fire Safety Plans
  • 12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Feild Security Officer,

UN-WFP SOMCO
08.2008 - 03.2010
  • 1. Prepare draft of security plan for the mission, designated county or geographic area, including all aspects related to elaboration, development, implementation and updating of the plan
  • 2. Maintain continuing lines of communication with security focal points and all other agencies to ensure maximum security coordination
  • 3. Serve as a member of the UN SMT, contributing to implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the security plan
  • 4. Assess prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising UN staff, project personnel and dependants on potential security problems, such as mines, kidnapping, armed attacks, arrest and detention
  • 5. Maintain an ongoing evaluation of air, land and sea evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring the availability of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, fuel supply and assessable roads
  • 6. Ensure that fire detection devices and fire-fighting equipment are available on the premises
  • 7. Maintain fire evacuation plan and conduct fire drills and training as necessary
  • 8. Maintain office security by conducting physical security inspections of facilities, issuance of identity cards, if possible background checks, and entry control
  • 9. Maintain dialog with authorities and international institutions such as Red Cross/Red Crescent in the event of natural disasters -Ensure availability of emergency communications system by making periodic checks to determine if system is functioning properly; arranges for necessary repairs or adjustments
  • 10. Investigate accidents involving UN vehicles and prepares report of findings
  • 11. Investigate security-related incidents involving UN staff members, project personnel or eligible dependant
  • 12. Assume responsibility for guard force management
  • 13. Maintain protection detail for senior officials as necessary
  • 14. Conduct security training in such subjects as the security management system, responsibilities of Area Coordinators and Wardens and personal security awareness.

Deputy Chief of Safety and Security

Omar Effandi Company
10.2007 - 08.2008
  • 1. Assists the Chief of Safety and Security in his advisory role for the Director General on all matters related to safety and security.
  • 2. As directed by the Chief of Security, maintains regular contact and communication with other duty station's specific security and crisis management bodies
  • 3. Assists the Chief of Security in the development of specific procedures for security and safety management at the Headquarters and coordinates their implementation
  • 4. Assists the Chief of Section in the administration of the Department, performance management, budget preparation, resource allocation and procurement
  • 5. Under the direction of the Chief of Security, the Deputy Chief compiles security risk assessments for the Headquarters and other facilities at the duty station, which fall under the responsibility of the Director General, This also includes assessments for specific events with security implications conferences, meetings, VIP visits
  • 6. Assists in compiling and maintaining personal security risk assessments for high-profile officials in collaboration with the Protection
  • 78. Evaluates the effectiveness of physical security and safety installations, including, but not limited to, emergency preparedness and security procedures, disaster recovery, business continuity and crisis management planning, building safety measures, fire prevention, evacuation planning, and makes recommendations regarding measures to be taken to mitigate identified risks
  • 8. Identifies and expands the use of new physical security equipment and information technology tools
  • 9. Revises the Crisis Management and other security planning documents
  • 01. Oversees and guides the implementation of security and safety training programmes for security personnel and staff members at the Headquarters
  • 11. Assists the Chief of Security in consultations and coordination of protection measures

Chief of Safety & Security

Ministry of Interior
06.2006 - 10.2007
  • 1. Managing the headquarters physical security program, (which currently includes approximately 220 security staff)
  • 2. Responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing security policies, procedures, and programs; creating business metrics and measures to ensure continuous program improvements; developing and administering the division's budget; and promoting teamwork and the best use of the division's cadre of security and administrative professionals
  • 3. Provide armed security and general safety services for the protection of staff, visitors (including dignitaries) and property at assigned Aswan HQ sites by: -carrying out ground patrols or stationary posts on HQ premises; -controlling access and egress of persons, materials and packages at authorized entry point(s); conducting security inspections
  • 4. Maintaining a record of visitors and contractors involved in building and maintenance of the premises
  • 5. Managing the executive protection program for top officials
  • 6. Coordinating emergency planning and crisis management response efforts, and collaborating on business continuity planning
  • 7. Compiling and analyzing local and international security risk and intelligence information, disseminating threat and risk assessments to internal stakeholders, identifying and implementing appropriate mitigation measures that address vulnerabilities, and managing a travel clearance program
  • 8. Perform other related duties as required.

Group Site Commander African Union Mission (UNMIS)

African Union Commission
04.2005 - 05.2006
  • 1. Assumes full responsibility for appropriate performance and operational directives to monitors and administrative staff; support and take corrective actions when required; Conduct daily briefings and assign officers to various functions or posts; Supervise staff and carry out inspections to ensure that officers on duty are discharging their functions appropriately; supervises administrative staff and officers
  • 2. Develops and provides evaluation of staff performance
  • 3. Participate in international, regional or national meetings and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions
  • 4. Represent the Organization at inter-agency meetings, seminars, etc
  • 5. Conducts security risk assessments to determine adequate protection measures for the facilities
  • 6. Maintains regular and effective communications with security and crisis management bodies, and the United Nations Offices and Agencies in the AOR; Compiles security risk assessments for the AU facilities at the duty station
  • 7. Evaluates the effectiveness of physical security and safety installations, emergency preparedness and security procedures
  • 8. Investigate security-related incidents involving AU staff members, project personnel or eligible dependant
  • 9. Coordinates joint security operations with local law enforcement agencies, other security services and diplomatic missions: Establishes contacts and cooperates with local, district and national authorities, police, fire service and other security and safety services; determines, in cooperation with host country counterparts, threat levels and criteria for specific protection measures and coordinates their implementation; implements, in cooperation with host country security agencies and permanent missions, personal protection measures for the visiting of high-level officials
  • 10. Perform other related duties as required.

Operations Supervisor

Ministry of Interior
11.2002 - 04.2005
  • 1. Organise and manage the activities of the Universities Security Department including supervision and guidance of staff assigned to the Department
  • 2. Handle monthly and weekly schedules
  • 3. Ensure the proper maintenance of all relevant equipment and records
  • 4. Prepare and review incident reports received by the Department, ensuring that all incidents related to the staff and complaints are effectively reported
  • 5. Prepare draft notes for State Security Department focal points, and security coordination meetings
  • 6. Ensure accurate and timely updates of staff list
  • 7. Assist the chief in ensuring effective management of the security plan related data
  • 8. Supervise and maintain regular radio checks
  • 9. Supervise the deployment
  • 10. Provide training to staff and security personnel and assist the Chief in organising, overseeing and implementing security- related training in evacuation procedures and security awareness
  • 11. Under the direct supervision of the Chief, ensure the maintenance and regular updating of evacuation plans
  • 12. Assist the Chief in the coordination with other police agencies on staff list convoys and evacuation requirements
  • 13. Ensure the availability of all required resources to carry out his/her duties and responsibilities
  • 14. Ensure all communication systems related to the security plan are operational and report deficiencies to the chief of communications
  • 15. Assist the Chief in conducting regular Security briefs for new staff and visitors arriving at the duty station
  • 16. Perform all other related duties as required.

Unit Commander

Ministry of Interior
06.2000 - 11.2002
  • 1. Developing, coordinating and implementing the High Important Facilities Security Department (HIFSD) Comprehensive Crisis Management Plan (CCMP)
  • 2. The CCMP will serve as the foundation crisis management plan to coordinate crisis preparation, response, mitigation and recovery; Determining the crisis management roles, responsibilities, structure, education and training, and resource coordination;
  • 3. Proposing and establishing appropriate planning coordination mechanisms and providing the lead in the development of a CCMP concept
  • 4. Coordinating all matters related to physical security to ensure alignment of proposed mechanisms with existing Standard Operating Procedures; Coordinating initial emergency and crisis response procedures as well as day-to-day security information, according to the existing SOP's
  • 5. Leading, supervising and coordinating the production of the detailed CCMP following State Security Department approval; overseeing a CCMP validation exercise/test
  • 6. Performing other duties as required.

Chief of Administrations - UN Mission in Kosova

United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
02.1999 - 12.1999
  • 1. Manage all aspects of the administration and work of Gjilane Police Station (CivPol);
  • 2. Ensure that routine patrols and Investigations patrols are conducted to check security situation in the Area of Operational Responsibility (AOR) to rules and regulations;
  • 3. Receive, record and appropriately action information received through all communication means;
  • 4. Handle monthly and weekly schedules
  • 5. Ensure the proper maintenance of all relevant equipment and records
  • 6. Obtain comprehensive security information and produce background papers relating to incidents that affect safety and security in the mission;
  • 7. Instruct personnel in the performance of CivPol duties,
  • 8. Conduct investigations as directed and prepare comprehensive reports on accidents and incidents involving UN personnel and equipment;
  • 9. Liaise where necessary with designated host government security, safety and emergency officials;
  • 10. Liaise and exchange security related information with all components of the mission and other UN agencies in the area;
  • 11. Conduct threat assessments and site surveys; Prepare and provide security briefings,
  • 12. Acts as an Information Liaison Officer
  • 15. Gather comprehensive information about events or actions that may affect the safety and security of the UN staff and assets of the mission
  • 16. Share relevant security information with Military contingents and security focal points within other agencies
  • 17. Conduct daily briefings and assign officers to various functions or posts; - Supervise staff and carry out inspections to ensure that officers on duty are discharging their functions appropriately
  • 18. Brief officers under command of possible security threats and related operational plans;
  • 19. Assume control of specific areas as assigned during periods of heightened security;
  • 20. Provide inputs for the performance evaluation of comply Officers and language assistance personnel under command
  • 21. Perform all other related duties as required.

CivPol Officer - United Nations Mission in Kosova

United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
09.1998 - 02.1999
  • 1. Conduct in-depth research and analysis regarding criminal investigations of all the conflict with information obtained from multiple sources related to the activities and persons under investigations and circumstances surrounding persons under investigations, prepare reports relating to the criminal aspects of persons under investigations for serious violations of International Humanitarian; including investigations in all cases of genocide, complicity in genocide, crimes against humanity, conspiracy to commit genocide and related crimes such as rape, sexual assaults, etc;
  • 2. Record statements from survivors and victims of genocide; Prepare testimony for the Intentional Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia;
  • 3. Conduct interviews and obtain documents; Analyze facts and submit investigation reports on genocide; Locate and interview victims of sexual assaults;
  • 4. Travel to various parts of the country to follow up on various sources of information collected, to visit crime scenes, collect exhibits and generally develop more and more witness contacts;
  • 5. Confirm existing witness statements and take new statements when and as necessary;
  • 6. Collaborate and liaise with the various investigations and trial teams in charting the investigation and the prosecution strategy;
  • 7.Submit weekly reports on the progress of cases being handled;
  • 8. Work with trial attorneys, legal advisers and crime analysts in the preparation of case files for trial
  • 9. Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Shift Supervisor

Ministry of Interior
09.1996 - 09.1998
  • 1. Manage the responsibilities under my command; issue assignment orders, including redeployments, in accordance with operational requirements;
  • 2. Instruct and direct subordinate supervisory staff in their duties and responsibilities
  • 3. Recommend and advise on matters concerning the management of the activities of my assigned responsibilities;
  • 4. Supervise supervisory personnel and all other staff under command;
  • 5. Ensure that all posts are properly and effectively supervised;
  • 6. Ensure the availability of all relevant resources to carry out duties and responsibilities;
  • 7. Supervise preparation of all incident and administrative reports, confirming their accuracy and ensuring their prompt dispatch through the chain of command;
  • 8. Review security arrangements and staffing resources on a continuous basis and make recommendations for improvements in the procedures for more effective deployment of staff;
  • 9. Assume command of emergency or heightened security situations until properly relieved
  • 10. Ensure that first-line supervisors make frequent patrols to all static and mobile posts to observe work performance and to further brief officers on duty;
  • 11. Coordinating all matters related to physical security to ensure alignment of proposed mechanisms with existing Standard Operating Procedures
  • 12. Coordinating initial emergency and crisis response procedures as well as day-to-day security information management; Carry out patrols to monitor performance of officers under command and to inspect uniforms, equipment and general appearance of subordinates;
  • 13. Receive reports of complaints, accidents and unusual incidents occurring in the area of command and personally conduct investigations of all serious accidents, crimes and property losses in the area of operations; report all pertinent data for complete investigation by the Investigation Unit;
  • 14. Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Chief of Investigations Unit

Ministry of Interior
09.1995 - 09.1996
  • 1. Conduct daily briefings and assign officers to various functions or posts; Supervise staff and carry out inspections to ensure that officers on duty are discharging their functions appropriately;
  • 2. Examine routine reports prepared by subordinates and certify their accuracy; - Ensure the availability of all relevant resources to carry out duties and responsibilities;
  • 3. Recommend and advise on matters concerning the management of the activities under assigned responsibilities;
  • 4. Supervise preparation of all incident and administrative reports, confirming their accuracy and ensuring their prompt dispatch through the chain of command;
  • 5. Assign cases to investigators, recommending action to be taken; direct sensitive and/or complex investigations
  • 6. Make recommendations on operational matters to the supervising officer;
  • 7. Brief officers under command of possible security threats and related operational plans;
  • 8. Assume control of specific areas as assigned during periods of heightened security;
  • 9. Counsel, train and provide mentoring for officers under command;
  • 10. Provide inputs for the performance evaluation of security personnel under command
  • 11. Prepare written reports of all unusual incidents
  • 12. Make recommendations on basic security operation
  • 13. Perform all other related duties as required.

Investigator

Ministry of Interior
09.1993 - 09.1995
  • 1. Conduct investigations in all cases of crimes against humanity and related crimes such as rape, sexual assaults, etc; conducts pro- and re-active investigations of cases of misconduct, fraud, malfeasance, mismanagement, abuses or violations of Rules and Regulations and Administrative instructions
  • 2. Record statements from survivors and victims; Conduct interviews with subjects and witnesses and obtain documents
  • 3. Analyze facts and submit investigation reports; follow up on various sources of information collected, to visit crime scenes, collect exhibits and generally develop more and more witness contacts; Confirm existing witness statements and take new statements when and as necessary;
  • 4. Collaborate and liaise with the various investigations and trial teams in charting the investigation and the prosecution strategy reviews and analyzes leads and case materials, provides study and analysis of documents and records;
  • 5. Maintains case records, testimony and evidence, and drafts reports and communications on findings, with recommendations for further inquiry or disposition of a case
  • 6. Submit weekly and monthly reports on the progress of cases being handled; Work with trial attorneys, legal advisers and crime analysts in the preparation of case files for trial
  • 7. Perform all other related duties as required.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Safety, Health, And Environment

Arab Academy For Science, Technology & Maritime Trasport
Cairo - Egypt, The Republic Of,
04.2008

BBA - Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies

UN Peace Operations Training Institute
Italy
09.2006

Associate of Science - Human Rights And NOGs

Cairo School of Economics And Political Science
Cairo University, Cairo - Egypt, The Republic Of,
09.2005

Master of Science - Security And Risk Management

Egyptian Police Academy
Cairo - Egypt, The Republic Of,
07.2004

Associate of Applied Science - Crisis Risk Management

American University In Cairo
Caro - Egypt, The Republic Of,
06.2004

Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement Administration

Post Graduate College - Egyptian Police Academy
Cairo - Egypt, The Republic Of,
06.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Ein Shama University - Egyptian Police College
Cairo - Egypt, The Republic Of,
08.1993

Bachelor of Science - Police Science

Police College
Cairo - Egypt, The Republic Of,
08.1993

Skills

  • Crisis Management
  • Negotiation
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Security management
  • Threat Assessment
  • Risk Analysis
  • Physical Security
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Emergency Management
  • Relationship building and management

Accomplishments

  • The Human Security Approach, Date: 22 Nov 2023, Location: United Nations System Staff College, Italy
  • Introduction to Emergency Programming at WFP, Date: 23 Feb 2023 Location: BBA, Syrian Arab Republic
  • Online Training of Trainers, Date: 09 Feb 2023, Location: BBA, Syrian Arab Republic
  • Introduction to Risk Management, Date: 23 Nov 2022, BBA, Syrian Arab Republic
  • Introduction to the Country Portfolio Budget (CPB), Date: 19 Jun 2022, Location: BBA, Syrian Arab Republic
  • Cash-Based Transfers - SECURITY, Date: 02 Jan 2022, Location: BBA, Syrian Arab Republic
  • Learning for and from Emergencies, Date: 02 Jan 2022, Location: BBA, Syrian Arab Republic
  • Executive Coaching for Leaders, , Date: 15 Dec 2021, Location: Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
  • Kidnapping and Hostage Survival, Date: 05 Oct 2021, Location: Qamishli, Syrian Arab Republic
  • Ensuring Inclusivity in Security Positions, Date: 18 Aug 2021, Location: Qamishli, Syrian Arab Republic
  • UNHCR E-SAPP: Security Analysis Process & Practice, Date: 10 Aug 2021, Location: Qamishli, Syrian Arab Republic
  • American Red Cross - Emergency Preparedness, Date: 26 Aug 2020, Location: Qamishli, Syrian Arab Republic
  • Road Safety Online Course, Date: 09 April 2019, Location: Online, Egypt
  • SHAP - UN Module on Prevention, , Date: 29 Sep 2016, Location: Sana'a, Yemen
  • Information Security Awareness Course, Date: 22 Sep 2016, Location: Cairo, Egypt
  • SMT: BBA Learning Programme, Date: 18 Sep 2016, Location: Cairo, Egypt
  • SHAP - UN Module on Prevention, Date: 14 Sep 2016, Location: Cairo, Egypt
  • Basic Security In The Field II, Date: 14 Sep 2016, Location: Cairo, Egypt
  • Active Shooter Awareness, Date: 14 Sep 2016, Location: Cairo, Egypt
  • Sec Information Management & Sec Analysis System, Date: 14 Sep 2016, Location: Cairo, Egypt
  • Prevention of Fraud, Corruption & SEA at WFP, Date: 14 Sep 2016, Location: Cairo, Egypt
  • Brief & Assessor Driver Training, Date: 03 Dec 2014, Location: Amman, Jordan
  • Armored Vehicle Driver Training, Date: 03 Dec 2014, Location: Amman, Jordan
  • Off-Road Driver Training, Date: 03 Dec 2014, Location: Amman, Jordan
  • Defensive Driver Training, Date: 03 Dec 2014, Location: Amman, Jordan
  • Security Awareness Induction Training, Date: 26 Jun 2014, Location: Amman, Jordan
  • Emergency First Aid, Date: 24 Jun 2014, Location: Amman, Jordan
  • Safe and Secure Approaches (SSAFE), Date: 13 Jun 2014, Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Advanced Security in the Field, Date: 26 Feb 2014, Location: Sana'a, Yemen
  • Basic Security In The Field II, Date: 20 Feb 2014, Location: Sana'a, Yemen
  • Security Certification Programme, Date: 07 Jun 2013, Location: Monrovia, Liberia
  • Security Analysis Process & Practice Programme, Date: 23 Mar 2012, Location: Rome, Italy
  • Basic First Aid & Tarumã Course, Date: 24 Jun 2010, Location: Bangkok, Thailand
  • Information Analysis Training Programme, Date: 19 Feb 2010, Location: Cape Town, South Africa
  • UN Hostage Incident Management Training Programme, Date: 29 Jan 2010, Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Field Security Coordination Officer, Date: 25 Nov 2009, Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Maritime Anti-Piracy Suppression, Date: 17 Aug 2009, Location: Singapore, Singapore
  • Port Facility Security Officer Course, Date: 14 Aug 2009, Location: Singapore, Singapore
  • International Ship & Port Facilities Security Officer, Date: 14 Aug 2009, Location: Singapore, Singapore
  • Basic Emergency Trauma Kit Course, Date: 30 April 2009, Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Team Negotiation, Date: 30 Jan 2009, Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Restoring Civil Order Following Hostilities, Date: 05 Jan 2009, Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Advanced Security in the Field, Date: 27 Aug 2008, Location: Rome, Italy
  • Basic Security in the Field (B), Date: 27 Aug 2008, Location: Roma, Italy
  • Commanding United Nations Peacekeeping Operation, Date: 12 May 2008, Location: Buwali, Somalia
  • Security Measures for United Nations Peacekeepers, Date: 11 May 2008, Location: Buwali, Somalia
  • OSHA Safety Standards for Fire Prevention, Date: 16 April 2008, Location: Cairo, Egypt
  • An Introduction to the UN System, Date: 23 Feb 2008, Location: Buwali, Somalia
  • Crisis Management Training Course, Date: 22 April 2004, Location: French Embassy In Cairo, Egypt
  • Universities Security Training, , Date: 02 Feb 2002, Location: Cairo, Egypt
  • Kosovo Police Information System Database, Date: 28 Aug 2000, Location: Pristina, Bosnia & Herzegovina
  • Lotus Note, Intranet and Internet, Date: 25 Aug 2000, Location: Kosova, Bosnia & Herzegovina
  • IT-SD Advanced Physical Security Training, Date: 28 Dec 1998, Location: Georgia, U.S.A
  • High Important Facilities Security, Date: 23 Jul 1998, Location: Cairo, Egypt
  • Commando Training Course, Date: 19 Feb 1993, Location: Commandos School/ Ministry of Defense, Egypt.

Timeline

Dept. Head of Security

UN/WFP SRYCO
03.2022 - Current

Field Security Officer

UN/WFP SRYCO
01.2020 - 02.2022

Head of Security Unit

UN/WFP YEMCO
07.2018 - 05.2019

Regional Security Officer

UN-WFP RBC
03.2014 - 07.2018

Head of Security Unit

UN-WFP YEMCO
03.2011 - 03.2014

Feild Security Officer,

UN-WFP SOMCO
08.2008 - 03.2010

Deputy Chief of Safety and Security

Omar Effandi Company
10.2007 - 08.2008

Chief of Safety & Security

Ministry of Interior
06.2006 - 10.2007

Group Site Commander African Union Mission (UNMIS)

African Union Commission
04.2005 - 05.2006

Operations Supervisor

Ministry of Interior
11.2002 - 04.2005

Unit Commander

Ministry of Interior
06.2000 - 11.2002

Chief of Administrations - UN Mission in Kosova

United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
02.1999 - 12.1999

CivPol Officer - United Nations Mission in Kosova

United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
09.1998 - 02.1999

Shift Supervisor

Ministry of Interior
09.1996 - 09.1998

Chief of Investigations Unit

Ministry of Interior
09.1995 - 09.1996

Investigator

Ministry of Interior
09.1993 - 09.1995

Associate of Applied Science - Safety, Health, And Environment

Arab Academy For Science, Technology & Maritime Trasport

BBA - Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies

UN Peace Operations Training Institute

Associate of Science - Human Rights And NOGs

Cairo School of Economics And Political Science

Master of Science - Security And Risk Management

Egyptian Police Academy

Associate of Applied Science - Crisis Risk Management

American University In Cairo

Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement Administration

Post Graduate College - Egyptian Police Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Ein Shama University - Egyptian Police College

Bachelor of Science - Police Science

Police College

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