Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience, including more than 12 years in humanitarian security management across Africa, this expert is a Certified Security Management Professional. Key skills include security risk analysis, crisis management, and policy development. Career highlights include leading global security initiatives with organizations such as Project HOPE and Population Services International, enhancing safety and security standards. Accomplishments encompass developing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and managing crisis response teams. Responsibilities have included pivotal leadership roles in securing staff and assets in challenging environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in working with international Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) like Project HOPE and Population Services International, the expert has provided leadership in global security management. This collaboration involved project implementation, capacity building, and technical assistance in humanitarian security management. The expert has worked extensively in conflict and post-conflict environments across multiple countries in Africa and Asia, focusing on security risk analysis, crisis management, and policy development to ensure safety and security in challenging settings.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as Global Security Manager and Security Subject Matter Expert, the expert has worked within the security, conflict, and justice reform sectors. Responsibilities have included conducting security risk analyses, developing crisis management strategies, and implementing security policies. The expert's cross-cutting expertise in humanitarian security management is evident in projects across Africa and Asia, where they have enhanced organizational safety and security standards in challenging environments. This work has spanned regional and country-specific scopes, addressing complex security challenges in diverse settings. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, working in countries such as Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, Nigeria, Haiti, and the USA. With a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, the expert has been involved in long-term assignments and security management projects in conflict and post-conflict settings. This experience has provided valuable insights into regional development issues and enhanced the ability to operate effectively in diverse environments.

Languages and education

With a background in fluency in English and Swahili, the expert has used these languages extensively in professional settings across Africa. These language skills have facilitated effective communication in multilingual teams and during in-country work in various African nations. The expert's proficiency in these languages supports collaboration and coordination in diverse and challenging environments. The expert holds a Master of Arts in Armed Conflict and Peace Studies and a Bachelor of Education in Swahili & History, both from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. These academic qualifications provide a strong foundation in conflict resolution, peace studies, and education, supporting the expert's extensive career in security management and humanitarian work.