Mar 2008
Urgent Vacancy - Security Consultant for Short Assessment Mission - Somalia
20/03/08 07:18 Filed in: Security Jobs
The Emergencies Department of Save the Children UK is
urgently seeking an experienced Security Consultant
for a field assessment mission in Somalia. If you are
interested or if you believe you know someone who is
interested, please contact David
Wightwick for more information.
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Has the World Become a More Dangerous Place?
17/03/08 16:32 Filed in: Risk | Human
Security
Is the world a more dangerous place to live now than
it was ten years ago? How about a hundred years?
According to this first video the answer is yes. In it the University of Hawaii examines the complex issues of armed conflicts, peace-keeping operations and humanitarian relief with the input of former UN and government officials, humanitarian aid workers and PKO experts.
In "A Brief History of Violence" Steven Pinker argues the opposite. His data suggests that we are living in what might very well be the most peaceful time in human history.
So who is right here? Is the world safer? How do our cognitive biases shape our perceptions of the risks we face now versus those faced by our ancestors?
According to this first video the answer is yes. In it the University of Hawaii examines the complex issues of armed conflicts, peace-keeping operations and humanitarian relief with the input of former UN and government officials, humanitarian aid workers and PKO experts.
In "A Brief History of Violence" Steven Pinker argues the opposite. His data suggests that we are living in what might very well be the most peaceful time in human history.
So who is right here? Is the world safer? How do our cognitive biases shape our perceptions of the risks we face now versus those faced by our ancestors?
Islamabad Bomb Kills Turkish Aid Worker
16/03/08 06:18 Filed in: Security
Incident
On Saturday, a bomb blast at the Luna Caprese Italian
restaurant killed a Turkish aid worker and wounded
eleven others. According to reports a British
diplomat and the Italian owner of the restaurant were
among the injured.
It appears that the bomb was planted in the outdoors eating area and was not the work of a suicide bomber. Luna Caprese was popular with expats as it was one of the few restaurants in Islamabad to serve alcohol.
Time has more details here.
It appears that the bomb was planted in the outdoors eating area and was not the work of a suicide bomber. Luna Caprese was popular with expats as it was one of the few restaurants in Islamabad to serve alcohol.
Time has more details here.
Relocation
11/03/08 10:01 Filed in: PA News
Vacancy - NGO Security Officer - DRC
11/03/08 09:38 Filed in: Security Jobs
CARE DRC is having a difficult time finding a
qualified NGO security officer for Goma, North Kivu,
DRC. The position requires fluency in French.
Proficiency in English and/or Kiswahili is desirable.
You'll also need at least five years experience
working with NGO's and demonstrated security skills.
If you would like to apply for the position please
send me an email (there is a contact me link at the
very bottom of this page) and I'll send you contact
details.
Vacancy - UN Security Officer - Pakistan
08/03/08 05:52 Filed in: Security Jobs
There is a security
officer vacancy with UNICEF in Islamabad,
Pakistan.
Vacancy - Security Coordinator IMC - Afghanistan
07/03/08 09:15 Filed in: Security Jobs
International
Medical Corps is seeking a Security Coordinator for
Afghanistan. Along with the usual security
officer skills they are looking for someone with
one to three years experience in Afghanistan.
ReliefWeb has more details here.
ReliefWeb has more details here.
Vacancy - Security Advisor - Bandah Aceh
07/03/08 05:53 Filed in: Security Jobs
The American Red Cross is looking for a security
advisor for its Tsunami Recovery Program in
Bandah Aceh, Indonesia. This is a leadership
position so demonstrated leadership skills are
required.
UN Helicopter Crash in Nepal
03/03/08 18:49 Filed in: Security
Incident
According media reports ten bodies have been pulled
from the wreckage of a UN helicopter that crashed in
bad weather in Nepal. The helicopter was returning
with UN arms inspectors from a camp in Eastern Nepal.
Somewhat surprisingly there seems to be some confusion as to how many passengers were on board. In my experience with UN helicopter flights passenger manifests were checked repeatedly. At the time it I thought it was annoying. Now it just seems prudent.
Somewhat surprisingly there seems to be some confusion as to how many passengers were on board. In my experience with UN helicopter flights passenger manifests were checked repeatedly. At the time it I thought it was annoying. Now it just seems prudent.