Security Operations Officer

ALI MOHAMMED ALSABAI

Sana'a, Yemen

************@*****.*** +967-*********

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Security and Risk Management Specialist with 20+ years of progressive experience leading security operations across humanitarian, international NGO, and peacekeeping missions. Proven ability to design and implement risk-informed strategies that enable safe, secure, and effective program delivery in fragile contexts. Strong record of advising senior leadership, building staff capacity, and integrating security systems into program frameworks. Deep knowledge of NGO safety protocols, incident management, and coordination with UN, government, and civil society actors. Committed to humanitarian principles, child protection, and safeguarding across all operations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Security Leadership

NGO & Humanitarian Security Frameworks

Security Risk Assessments & Mitigation

Operational Security Planning & SOPs

Crisis Management & Emergency Response

Staff Safety, Training & Capacity Building

Stakeholder Coordination & Liaison

Incident Reporting & Threat Analysis

Faith-Based & Community-Oriented Program Support

Policy Advisory & Security Governance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

International Medical Corps (IMC), Yemen

Security and Liaison Officer – Al Mukha

Jan 2022 – Apr 2025

Directed all security operations supporting IMC’s health, nutrition, and monitoring teams across 11 facilities.

Acted as Field Site Manager, leading coordination with local NGOs (e.g., Solidarités International) and government actors.

Developed, implemented, and routinely updated SOPs, contingency plans (CP), and security protocols (SP) tailored to evolving threats.

Conducted contextual security analysis and site-specific risk assessments for remote and conflict-affected regions.

Supervised security focal points, delivered staff training, and supported compliance with global IMC security standards.

Advised on budgetary planning for security operations and oversaw procurement to ensure readiness and cost efficiency.

Provided ongoing advisory support to senior management for field-level decision-making and program continuity.

Global Communities – Yemen

Senior Security Officer

Mar 2017 – Apr 2020

Oversaw safety and security across all national program sites, aligning security systems with donor and organizational mandates.

Led incident response planning, evacuation procedures, and mitigation measures.

Designed security assessments for new project locations and advised on site viability.

Built an incident reporting system and developed a national security information database.

Facilitated security briefings and awareness training for national and international staff.

Maintained a broad network of coordination with UN, I/NGOs, and government security actors to ensure timely and accurate intelligence.

United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)

Force Police Unit – FBU Admin

Feb 2013 – Aug 2015

Managed coordination and security administration for multinational military and police contingents.

Supported oversight of security personnel and managed coordination with peacekeeping delegations.

Controlled secure movement for personnel and vehicles, supervised security equipment inspections.

Produced detailed incident analysis reports for planning and response optimization.

Security Operations Center – Operations Officer

Jan 2012 – Jan 2013

Managed reporting, coordination, and analysis of field security data for UNMIL security units.

Operated CCTV, VHF, and HF radio communications with military and civil security forces.

Conducted patrols, maintained security logbooks, and led emergency tracking operations.

UNAMID – African Union/UN Mission in Darfur

Personnel Officer

Jan 2010 – Jun 2011

Coordinated immigration processes, ID issuance, attendance, and leave tracking for UNPOL staff.

Advised operations and HR on personnel policy, recruitment, and conflict mitigation.

Delivered newcomer orientation and supported field staff performance tracking and compliance.

Military Works Department – Yemen

Operation Management Officer / Planning Officer / Payroll & Logistics Officer

1993 – 2007

Led contract management, logistics, procurement, and operations for military infrastructure projects.

Monitored salary distribution, ensured transparency in service contracts, and maintained asset tracking systems.

Coordinated transportation, accommodation, and administrative logistics across multiple field offices.

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Volunteer Peacekeeping Diploma – Yemen Peacekeeping Institute

Advanced Occupational Health & Safety

Officers Candidate School – Rhode Island, USA

Diesel Engines Maintenance – Illinois State, USA

English Language & Computer Studies – Al-Resale Institute

Security Training (Multiple) – International Medical Corps

Logistic Emergency Protocols

Reducing Carbon Footprint – Fleet

Safeguarding Policy

Supply Chain for Pharmaceuticals

Road Traffic Safety for Aid & Development

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ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Fluent in Arabic and English

Expert in security communications systems (VHF, HF, CCTV, radio protocols)

Proficient in MS Office and Google Earth (for mapping high-risk areas)

Experienced in operating in high-risk zones and emergency deployments.

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