Experienced Security/Risk Management Specialist

Analytical and creative, with a proven track record of delivering in fast paced and demanding situations. Motivated, proactive and tenacious, with a marked sense of responsibility and strong interpersonal communication skills. A “trouble-shooter” in Crisis Management scenario with a knack for accurate behavioral assessment and a strong desire to excel in competitive environment.

Last Resume Update January 15, 2016
Address Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Experience

Agribusiness Support Fund (USAID)
Senior Manager Security Liaison
Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

• Developed and managed Project security plan in line with USAID security protocols and ensured compliance across the board in all Regional Offices in all four provinces and Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Ensured security of CFNA & JE Austin teams working with ASF including security for their short/long term international consultants from arrival to departure from Pakistan.
• Reviewed and updated security risk assessments, Crises management/business continuity plans and incorporated mitigation measures in respective site security plans.
• Developed and managed Employee Security Awareness program (ESAP) and conducted interactive training sessions/presentations/brief for management & staff.
• Organized, managed and supervised security resources and ensured contract compliance by security service providers including physical guarding & electronic resources.
• Served as security technical advisor to Chief of Party.

USAID Training For Pakistan Project
Project Security Manager
May 2012 - Jan 2013

• Maintained and ensured safe and secure work environment for the project, its staff and activities.
• Developed security procedure/policies/protocols and ensured compliance by staff in line with USAID & UNDSS guideline.
• Organized travel security management of local/expat staff in the country and liaison/arrange travel facilitation/permissions from the Government functionaries for expat staff movement.
• Managed, supervised and audit third party security contractor performance and contract compliance.
• Regularly analyzed security environment from security standpoint and issued timely advice to staff/management.
• Served as security technical advisor to Chief of Party and Security & Field Operations Division, Creative Associates International.

Winrock International (CRISP)
Manager Security
Aug 2011 - May 2012

• Ensured 360̊ security management for CRISP project, staff, asset and partners.
• Organized travel security management of local/expat staff in the country and liaison/arrange travel facilitation/permissions from the Government functionaries for expat staff movement.
• Developed and implemented procedure/policies on basis of regular review of threat assessments, audits and inspections in line with USAID & UNDSS guideline.
• Facilitated/assisted HR and Procurement departments in employee background investigations and vendor/suppliers checks/verifications.
• Analyzed security environment and advised staff/management the best practices to ensure safe and secure work environment.
• Maintained and monitored 24/7 Security Control Room with real time operational support and activity protection.
• Served as security technical advisor to Chief of Party, Winrock International US and CRISP consortium partners (Relief International & CDM).

Fearless (SMC – Private) Ltd
General Manager – Risk Management
Apr 2011 - Aug 2011

• Developed, negotiated, executed and managed risk management services for our valued clients and develop client specific security solutions.
• Developed and executed performance management policies to implement continuous improvement, capacity building and client satisfaction.
• Conducted risk assessments and suggest mitigation measures, develop and streamline processes to reduce risks
• Managed and prepared security updates and travel advisory for our clients.
• Developed and maintained close liaison with local law enforcement agencies for smooth security operations
• Developed new products and clientage for sustainable business growth

Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Sweden
Security Advisor
Jan 2010 - Apr 2011

• Maintained and ensured security of Diplomats, Embassy and employees in Pakistan.
• Maintain close liaisons with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan, Ministry of Interior, Pakistan and Diplomatic Missions in Islamabad. Issue security alerts and advisories to diplomats and expats in consultation with UN and LEAs.
• Maintained, managed and trained Counter Assault Teams (CAT) with three minutes response time to any terrorist/hostile threat.
• Managed, evaluated and monitored the security venders / service provider’s performance including vetting, invoicing and implementation of policies and rules.
• Designed, planned and managed security systems and physical security infrastructures integrating human and electronic resources to support diplomatic operations in Pakistan.
• Developed and rehearsed the evacuation plans, contingency plans and quick response / counter assault teams operations to mitigate the risk in close liaison with law
enforcement departments including diplomatic police, bomb disposal team, fire brigade and other missions.
• Regular updates to Foreign Office, Stockholm on risk assessments, threat analysis, travel security, situational reports and counter measures with budgetary constraints on weekly and monthly basis.

OMV ( Pakistan) Exploration
Security Officer - Field Operations
Feb 2008 - Jan 2010

• Ensured Security Arrangements for OMV field operations including production, exploration and seismic efforts in concession area.
• Developed and regularly reviewed the security procedures for smooth field operations including travel security of national and expat employees.
• Integrated physical and human resources (Third party Contract) to thwart terrorist efforts against plant, flow-line and wells with commitment to compliance with Human Rights and HSE standards.
• Maintained close liaison with district/regional police departments, Rangers and intelligence setups to ensure smooth field operations. Regularly issued Security advisories to employee when ever necessitated by law and order situation.
• Conducted Employee Awareness Session, capacity building of security staff and recommended improvements in existing security systems and procedures.
• Supervised, organized and implemented Airstrip protection arrangements and assisted in facilitating Air Charter operations at both the plants and business travel.
• Facilitated Community Development and Public Relations projects & operations in concession area and resolved/checked community inferences with help of Law Enforcement agencies.

Pakistan Army
Major
Sep 1985 - Feb 2008

Served in Pakistan Army as officer for 22 years and held various command & staff appointments. Commissioned in Infantry Regiment and later was inducted in Corps of Military Intelligence (CMI) in 1995. Applied and was granted premature retirement as Major in 2008.

Education

National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
MBA
Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

• MBA- Supply Chain Management ( Strategic Management, Logistics, WMS )

Pakistan Military Academy
BA (graduation)
Mar 1983 - Sep 1985

Economics

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