I am a highly accomplished, resourceful, and (NEBOSH) certified security specialist, with a consistently excellent track record both in UN agencies and INGOs/Development sector. I am an adaptable and innovative professional, with excellent interpersonal skills, an effective motivator and communicator who works well in challenging conditions where resourcefulness and ingenuity are required.
Furthermore, I am well-versed in English, Urdu, Pashto, Punjabi, and Hindko languages and have been working closely with the government departments, law enforcement agencies and commercial agencies in total confidentiality. I have rich and extensive experience of working in NMD’s (EX FATA-Newly Merged Districts), Peshawar and Northern areas of KPK, Islamabad, interior Sindh, Karachi.
• Established and maintained effective working relationships with country United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) office, host government agencies, and local authorities responsible for security, for security related information.
• Coordinated with LEA’s (PAK-Army, Intelligence Agencies, FC-Frontier Corps, Police) and district administration for security clearances and arrangements of Police Escort for activities and field visits of program staff.
• Support the staff in their air travel including fleet management, documentation organization and verification, airport counters orientation and maintaining a robust communication ensuring smooth and safe travel.
• Extended support in Fleet Management through allocation of vehicles, orientation of drivers and travelling staff on the travelling and security modalities, communication protocols, inspection of vehicles, staff stay management in UNDSS approved hotels etc.
• Conducted SRA Security Risk Assessments/threat/risk analysis offering with proactive prevention and mitigation recommendations and take an active role in the development and implementation of safety and security plans including BCP (Business Continuity Plan) in operational districts (North Waziristan, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai and Swat).
• Ensure that CRA safety and security documents (emergency plans, warden systems) are regularly updated and that CRA Staff understand these documents.
• Ensure all relevant security information with advise is disseminated in a timely manner to the appropriate CRA-N staff.
• Conducted security briefing of newly recruited CRA staff about the security situation in areas of operation (Newly Merged Tribal Districts).
• Conducted Pre/Post trip security briefing of all field staff, reported/documented any developments during field missions to the senior management.
• Monitored and tracked all field movements of CRA Field offices staff in coordination with the COP (Chief of Party) RTL (RTL team leader) and Supervisor in operational areas, ensured that all staff follow SOPs in the field and offices.
• Provide security clearances for all field activities in a timely manner and keep the record for future access if required.
• Provide security clearances and background verification of the newly appointed staff to the HR unit.
• Supervise the CRA offices’ Guard Force and ensure that all security guards are performing their duties and are properly trained.
• Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the local authorities, district administration, and other local organizations and appropriate IOM security focal point in Peshawar.
• Travel to conduct field missions to the CRA field offices and areas of activities.
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor or the Program Manager.
Monitored CCTV and report any abnormality to the security manager immediately.
Ensured the access to diplomatic enclave for the staff visiting US Embassy (USAID office) for weekly meetings.
Established and Maintained contacts with law enforcing authorities, government offices for information gathering and better coordination in terms of security & report to line management for further advice and action.
Regularly monitored of electronic & paper media and shared important security related information to the Security Manager for taking timely proactive measures.
Prepared and processed intimation letters to relevant authorities for expats staff prior to their field movements.
Tracked & monitored Tetra Tech delegation movements across the country through GPS Track-system and Ensured that all the movements are recorded on the operational log sheets soft copy and hard copy and then secured for the record.
Reported security incidents involving Tetra Tech staff immediately to Security Expert and took necessary actions as required.
Conducted Fire/ Earthquake mock drills on monthly basis and keep the record.
Developed duty roster for security cell reporting formats and other necessary documentation as required by Tetra Tech security expert.
Maintained and updated contact lists of local and international staffs, emergency contact numbers and relevant government departments.
Processed all official documents including security guards company invoices AD Hoc vehicle requests, Purchase orders ,MTAGs top up requests, Travel authorization requests and Travel risk management form as per defined procedures.
Managed fleet operations weekend movements, airport transfer arrangements and out of city movements.
Prepare and povide fuel consumption report of official vehicles on monthly basis.
Supported logistic department in events ensure all staff and official properly transported to the workshop area and return.
Monitored security situation of the areas of responsibility and immediate reporting on any developing situation that could affect IFRC operations in the country.
Established and maintained contacts with local law enforcing authorities (LEAs), government offices and other humanitarian actors in the country and area of operations for information gathering and better coordination in terms of security.
Regularly monitored of electronic & paper media and share security alerts accordingly.
Monitored of CCTV and report any unusual activity to IFRC security manager.
Managed & supervised of IFRC supported Security Guard teams in IFRC Islamabad Office and IFRC Mansehra , Larkana, and Karachi office while on rotation duties in IFRC control rooms all over the country.
Shared weather and road conditions report with teams on daily basis.
Reported incidents involving IFRC/National Society staff to security manager for further necessary actions.
Conducted “emergency evacuation drills/fire alarm response drills” on monthly basis.
Ensured that Safety & Security rules and regulations should be maintained and followed by everyone in office, field and in operational areas and reported any breach to Security Manager.
Assisted security manager in monitoring abnormalities, irregularities and security issues during vehicle movements.
Shared information and advisories through SMS software and follow up advisories through emails with all National & International staff.
Conducted incident/accident investigation when required and shared reports with IFRC security team and other key management.
Maintained and updated detailed contact lists of Police, road authorities, approved guesthouses, hotels, and IFRC, Partner National Societies’ staff contact lists