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Security Operations Risk Management

Location:
Gatineau, QC, Canada
Posted:
March 10, 2025

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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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