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Ahmed Salih Hussein

Ahmed Salih Hussein

Security Risk Advisor

Summary

Solid training skills and the ability to develop and implement successful training sessions

• Excellent coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to to motivate staff and maintain good relations

• Excellent knowledge of operating of various communications technologies, including VHF and HF radio systems, satellite phones, cell phones etc

• Strong communication skill, people management and interpersonal skills in both English and Arabic

• Solid experience in food security project activities and implementation methods

• Management and analytical tools: log frame, mind mapping, Gantt chart and SWAT

• Proficient in world excel, power point and internet

Knowledgeable Risk Manager equipped with strategic planning and program leadership abilities to Establishes strong and successful policies to mitigate risk at each level and establish clear procedures for assessments, prevention

Familiar with regulatory requirements to maintain strict controls.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Risk Management Advisor

Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
2018.03 - 2023.12
  • Act operation manager for the field office and all aspects of the GIZ risk management system in Darfur
  • Given advises on risk management lead to reduction and mitigation interventions aimed to ensure the safety of GIZ personal and assets
  • Work with Country Risk Management Team (CRMT) and Crisis Management Team (CMT) of GIZ Sudan concerning security related developments
  • Monitoring and analysis security situation and I give advice based on the analysis regarding safety/security, crisis management, logistics, such as communication equipment, tracking of personnel, vehicles, Hibernation, and Relocation & Evacuation (HRE) planning
  • Conducting security inductions for GIZ personnel or contracted service providers (permanent staff, consultants, visitors etc.) on the security situation and basic standard operating procedures (security briefing)
  • Organizing and facilitate several trainings (such as first aid, fire drills, personal safety) for GIZ staff.
  • Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.

Staff Safety & Security Coordinator

World Vision international - North Sudan
2014.12 - 2017.05
  • Establish networks with other NGO's and UN agencies regarding staff safety and security and establish an information exchange network
  • Maintain enhance contact with World Vision Africa Regional Safety Advisor and Corporate Security Office regarding national office staff safety and security strategy and incident reporting
  • Develop and review staff safety evacuation plan for World Vision Sudan South Darfur Program and other WV Sudan locations
  • Satisfied implementation of minimum Core Staff Safety requirements established by the Corporate Security Office and follow-up on staff safety awareness among WV Sudan national and international staff
  • Develop and maintain up-to-date security evacuation protocols and arrangements for personnel, major mobile assets, and critical documentation
  • Prepare staff safety and security-training plan and conduct safety training to WV Sudan national and international staff
  • Contact and work in coordination with the World Vision Sudan South Darfur Crisis Management Team in situations of increased security risk
  • Identify areas of staff safety and security management that requires external support and bring them to the attention of the Operations Manager
  • Provide solid support WV Sudan South Darfur Program Senior Management Team on compliance with safety and security audit requirements
  • Maintain appropriate levels of life-support materials including food stocks, water, medicine, blankets, etc in the relevant contexts where and when necessary
  • Prepare a security orientation document / briefing and ensure all new incoming staff and visitors are briefed upon arrival.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.

Social cohesion Project Coordinator

Qatar Charity
2014.01 - 2014.07
  • Writing the detailed studies of the project (project document) strategies, implementation schedule
  • Manages the operational functions of the Project including organizing and coordinating events, workshops, training sessions and meetings in liaison with the stakeholders
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Working with local team to determine the various activities that can be implemented
  • Follow-up continued for beneficiaries to know the extent of success of the project
  • Write periodically technical reports on the progress of the project
  • Liaise and communicate with the relevant authorities and extraction necessary licenses
  • Participates in programme monitoring and evaluation, including project meetings, mid-term and other analytical reviews
  • Identifies new areas for support and interventions for efficient implementation and delivery of public services
  • Develop M&E system to assess the success of the project.
  • Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.

Senior Staff Safety Trainer

redr uk Sudan
2007.10 - 2013.11
  • Responsible for the preparation of the logistical materials & equipment for each training event, and supported by the Admin, Logistics and Liaison Officer
  • Ensure that the required materials are available and at venue on time, photocopying handouts, producing welcome packs and CDs, organizing stationery and ensuring audio-visual equipment are available and working
  • Write concise training report after every training event
  • Conducting hundreds of follow up, post training by phone or in person with course participants, 3-4 weeks after assessing training impact
  • Conducting regular monitoring & evaluation of participants
  • Conduct successful weekly marketing selling redr training to UN agency, INGOs and NNGOs persuading them to participate
  • Co-facilitator and facilitator Delivered training session in some security /safety training.
  • Analyzed training, participants outcomes and course delivery metrics to produce reports for senior management.
  • Chaired staff and monthly management meetings, communicating current progress towards training goals to training team and senior management.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans and teaching aids such as reference materials and videos.
  • Assessed staff performance and training effectiveness, capitalizing on opportunities to develop new training programs and improve existing courses.
  • Evaluated training needs to improve training quality.
  • Developed and improved training courses to increase staff awareness and overall training effectiveness.

Food Security Project Officer

Spanish Red Cross Nyala
2006.07 - 2007.08
  • Responsible for field coordination work with field team to insure material and technical equipment with staff and technician are work harmonically
  • Leading data collection team and work to inter it, analyze it then write the report
  • Running hundreds of interviews with various interlocutor at all level including traditional leader, villagers, development committee, authorities
  • Coordinate relevant project activities, such as information of village development committees or in site awareness campaigns
  • Responsible for logistic and financial data related to the project
  • The one-year project result was rehabilitation of 75 hand pumps and installation of 25 new hand pumps.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
  • Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
  • Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.
  • Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
  • Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.

Storekeeper

Intersos an Italian Aid Services
2005.12 - 2006.06
  • Preform daily store activities, including processing postings, supplies receipt and distribution, carry out inventories and inventory control activities
  • Manage items and commodities to field sites and distribution
  • Responsible for fuel/vehicle/maintenance
  • Managing Driver and guards (ten driver and seven guard)
  • Assist the logistic manager.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Collaborated with various departments to manage timely delivery of orders and avoid delays.
  • Conducted regular inspections and audits to check quality and verify inventory levels.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices and comply with health and safety procedures and regulations.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with intersos safety standards.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.

Food Security Program coordinator

Action Contre la faim (ACF) South Darfur
2004.08 - 2005.11
  • Supervise all food security ongoing activities in Kalam , Otach and Sania Afandu IDP camps
  • Analyze and report the humanitarian needs and provide clear and detailed recommendations for interventions
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Supervise income generating activities scheme
  • Leads the team in the field and ensures that the distribution sites are organized according to standard operating procedures
  • Design assessment questionnaire and train monitors involved in data collection (post distribution monitoring)
  • Recruiting casual worker and train them, work with 120 workers in food mixing process.
  • Closely coordinate and collaborate with other technical departments (nutrition, water and sanitation) and support departments (log-admin, Human resources).
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
  • Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
  • Coordinated program logistics to keep all relevant materials and equipment available and in good condition.
  • Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.

Education

License of Arts - History/Geography

Alneelain University Khartoum - Sudan

Post Graduate Higher Diploma - Peace Studies & Communities Developments

University of Nyala, South Darfur - Nyala
2001.05 -

Skills

Mediation

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Training

Security Risk Management training March 2019 Steinbach -Germany Personal Field Security Training December 2018 Nairobi Kenya Primary + Secondary First Aid December 2018 Nairobi Kenya Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) December 2015 Embakasi Kenya

Timeline

Risk Management Advisor - Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
2018.03 - 2023.12
Staff Safety & Security Coordinator - World Vision international - North Sudan
2014.12 - 2017.05
Social cohesion Project Coordinator - Qatar Charity
2014.01 - 2014.07
Senior Staff Safety Trainer - redr uk Sudan
2007.10 - 2013.11
Food Security Project Officer - Spanish Red Cross Nyala
2006.07 - 2007.08
Storekeeper - Intersos an Italian Aid Services
2005.12 - 2006.06
Food Security Program coordinator - Action Contre la faim (ACF) South Darfur
2004.08 - 2005.11
University of Nyala - Post Graduate Higher Diploma, Peace Studies & Communities Developments
2001.05 -
Alneelain University Khartoum - Sudan - License of Arts, History/Geography
Ahmed Salih HusseinSecurity Risk Advisor