Security Operations Risk Management
Resume:
Edgardo Daniel Garcia Pereyra
Gatineau, QC, J9J3T4, Canada
Tel: +1-581-***-**** (Canada) / +675-******** (PNG)
E-mail: ******-*******@**.*** ******@*******.***
Professional Summary
Highly experienced security coordinator with over 20 years of military service and 20 years of security experience with the United Nations Security Management System in high-risk environments. Skilled in staff and budget management, crisis response, and operational security in conflict zones. Proven ability to coordinate multinational teams and liaise with government and non-governmental agencies to ensure secure operations.
Core Competencies
Security operations and crisis management
Risk assessment and mitigation
Coordination of humanitarian and peacekeeping missions
Budget and resource management
Liaison with government and international agencies
VIP and diplomatic security
Staff leadership and training
Fluent in Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, and basic Italian
Professional Experience
United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS)
Field Security Coordination Officer Mendi, Papua New Guinea
February 2023 – Present
Coordinate security for humanitarian operations in the Highlands Area of PNG, covering 12 UN agencies (e.g., UNDP, UNFPA, IOM).
Serve as acting Country Security Advisor in the advisor’s absence.
Field Security Coordination Officer Aden, Yemen
March 2020 – January 2023
Managed security for humanitarian operations in southern Yemen, supporting 18 UN agencies (e.g., WFP, UNICEF, UNDP, UNHCR).
Oversaw security planning for the world’s largest humanitarian operation before the Ukraine conflict.
Security Coordination Officer Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen
April 2019 – March 2020
Provided security coordination for peace talks in southern Yemen.
Managed VIP security and arrangements for negotiations between conflict parties and UN representatives.
Secured OSESGY premises and personnel in the area of responsibility.
United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
Field Security Coordination Officer Kasais Region, DRC
August 2017 – April 2019
Led security efforts during the humanitarian crisis caused by the Kamuina-Nsapu revolt and the murder of UN human rights reporters.
Secured UN operations for special investigation teams and human rights investigators.
Managed security for 8 UN agencies (WFP, UNICEF, UNHCR, and others).
United Nations Mission in Colombia (UNMC)
Field Security Coordination Officer Villavicencio, Colombia
August 2016 – August 2017
Secured 40% of FARC members engaged in Colombia’s peace process.
Provided security coordination for UNMC staff, premises, and 12 UN agencies, including UNODC.
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)
Deputy Chief Security Officer Beirut, Lebanon
July 2014 – June 2015
Managed security operations for UN House ESCWA.
Supervised 125 UN security officers.
Liaised with national authorities and UN agencies, overseeing security planning, budgeting, and training.
United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH)
Regional Security Officer Haiti
December 2006 – August 2016
Ensured security for UN staff, operations, and facilities.
Temporarily assigned to ESCWA (Beirut) for special security coordination.
Returned to Haiti to lead field office security.
Chief of Security Planning Section Haiti
December 2004 – December 2006
Developed and implemented security coordination plans for field operations.
Military Experience
Uruguayan Army (1991 – 2004) Retired as Major
1991 – 1992: Platoon Leader, 5th Mechanized Cavalry Regiment.
1992 – 1996: Platoon Leader, 1st Cavalry Regiment, Presidential Guards (Honor Guard Commander).
1996 – 1998: Military High School, Cadet Instructor.
1998 – 1999: Captain Career Course (Top 10% of class).
1999 – 2003: Chief of Operations, Armor Training Center.
2003 – 2004: Chief, National Weapons Register Department.
UN Peacekeeping Deployments with the Uruguayan Army
1994: Mozambique
1995: Angola
2003: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Education & Training
U.S. Army Armor & Cavalry School Ft. Knox, Kentucky, USA (2000)
oGraduate of Armor Captain Career Course 02-2000 (Top 10% of class).
Qualified Paratrooper and Anti-Terrorist Assault Team Member
Awards & Recognitions
UN Peacekeeping Medal (Awarded three times)
Top 10% of U.S. Army Armor Captain Career Course (2000)
Languages
Fluent: Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
Basic: Italian
Additional Skills
Security planning and intelligence analysis
Counterterrorism and emergency response
Strategic risk assessment and mitigation
Team leadership and crisis decision-making
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
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