May 2008
Gunmen Kill Aid Worker in Southern Somalia
18/05/08 14:29 Filed in: NGO Security
| Security
Incident
The director of the Somali aid organization Horn
Relief was killed by masked gunmen as he arrived at
his house in Kismayo, Somalia late Saturday.
According to village elders the reason for the
killing of Ahmed Bariyow was not readily apparent.
The killing comes as central Somalia enters a humanitarian emergency amid fears of a full blown famine.
Press TV: Somali aid organizer shot dead.
The killing comes as central Somalia enters a humanitarian emergency amid fears of a full blown famine.
Press TV: Somali aid organizer shot dead.
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Aid Vessel Hijacked near Somalia
18/05/08 08:18 Filed in: Security
Incident | News
A Jordanian vessel carrying 4,000 tonnes of sugar
donated by Denmark was seized by pirates off the
coast of Somalia on 17 May.
The Indian Ocean near Somalia has one of the highest piracy rates in the world. At least twelve ships have been attacked this year. Vessels carrying aid shipments are easy and lucrative targets for the pirates who ply the Somalia coastline.
The Indian Ocean near Somalia has one of the highest piracy rates in the world. At least twelve ships have been attacked this year. Vessels carrying aid shipments are easy and lucrative targets for the pirates who ply the Somalia coastline.
Vacancy - PATH Safety Officer - USA
17/05/08 08:06 Filed in: Security Jobs
PATH seeks an experienced professional to strengthen
its organizational emergency preparedness activities
in support of employee safety and business continuity
for PATH's facilities and programs across the globe.
The person in this position will provide strategic guidance to key leaders and respond to security incidents as appropriate.
* Lead PATH's Emergency Preparedness Program.
* Directly support the implementation of the Crisis Management Leadership Program and Team, including managing the 24x7 point of contact for the Crisis Line.
* Utilize and liaise with contracted vendor to proactively monitor global security situations.
* Develop and maintain emergency preparedness and response plans for the organization. Guide and support the development and training of plans in PATH offices to address all hazards, including natural and manmade disasters, political unrest and pandemic scenarios. Recommend, design and implement systems as needed.
* Design, conduct and evaluate trainings and tabletop exercises.
* Promote and support the safety and security of travelers, national, international and expatriate staff.
* Liaise with peer organizations and security coordinators as well as government authorities and agencies as appropriate.
* Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Corporate Services Division Directors, Field Support Team, Site Leaders and Travel Coordinator.
* Continually improve organizational safety and security; ensuring scalability to address organizational growth and dynamic global realities.
* Chair Steering Committees as needed.
* Identify and hire external consultants as needed.
* Maintain a presence on PATH's internal website.
Required Skills
* Strong working knowledge of crisis management programs and standards.
* Understanding and familiarity with business continuity programs.
* Ability to think strategically and develop actionable plans for execution.
* Ability to understand, facilitate and coordinate during urgent, emergency, and crisis situations.
* Strong cross-group collaboration and relationship management skills including advising and coordinating global teams to achieve deliverables.
* Ability to work with and closely support executives.
* Ability to interact effectively at various levels and across diverse cultures.
* Ability to work with little or no supervision.
* Strong computer skills required. Must be proficient in the use of the Microsoft family of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point).
* Willingness and availability for international travel.
Experience
* This position requires a Bachelor's degree.
* Minimum of 5 years experience in professional program management with demonstrated experience in crisis management, business continuity, corporate safety and/or security.
* Professional certifications strongly preferred.
* Overseas and International NGO experience strongly preferred.
If you are interested, follow this link: Safety Officer, Corporate Services
The person in this position will provide strategic guidance to key leaders and respond to security incidents as appropriate.
* Lead PATH's Emergency Preparedness Program.
* Directly support the implementation of the Crisis Management Leadership Program and Team, including managing the 24x7 point of contact for the Crisis Line.
* Utilize and liaise with contracted vendor to proactively monitor global security situations.
* Develop and maintain emergency preparedness and response plans for the organization. Guide and support the development and training of plans in PATH offices to address all hazards, including natural and manmade disasters, political unrest and pandemic scenarios. Recommend, design and implement systems as needed.
* Design, conduct and evaluate trainings and tabletop exercises.
* Promote and support the safety and security of travelers, national, international and expatriate staff.
* Liaise with peer organizations and security coordinators as well as government authorities and agencies as appropriate.
* Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Corporate Services Division Directors, Field Support Team, Site Leaders and Travel Coordinator.
* Continually improve organizational safety and security; ensuring scalability to address organizational growth and dynamic global realities.
* Chair Steering Committees as needed.
* Identify and hire external consultants as needed.
* Maintain a presence on PATH's internal website.
Required Skills
* Strong working knowledge of crisis management programs and standards.
* Understanding and familiarity with business continuity programs.
* Ability to think strategically and develop actionable plans for execution.
* Ability to understand, facilitate and coordinate during urgent, emergency, and crisis situations.
* Strong cross-group collaboration and relationship management skills including advising and coordinating global teams to achieve deliverables.
* Ability to work with and closely support executives.
* Ability to interact effectively at various levels and across diverse cultures.
* Ability to work with little or no supervision.
* Strong computer skills required. Must be proficient in the use of the Microsoft family of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point).
* Willingness and availability for international travel.
Experience
* This position requires a Bachelor's degree.
* Minimum of 5 years experience in professional program management with demonstrated experience in crisis management, business continuity, corporate safety and/or security.
* Professional certifications strongly preferred.
* Overseas and International NGO experience strongly preferred.
If you are interested, follow this link: Safety Officer, Corporate Services
Vacancy - Country Security Manager - Afghanistan
17/05/08 07:43 Filed in: Security Jobs
CESVI has a nine month position for a Country
Security Manager in Afghanistan. Applicants
should have at least six years NGO security
experience in conflict or post-conflict
environments. A working knowledge of Italian is
desirable.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The person will operate as primary point of contact for all security issues
Activities planning
Maintain awareness of the security environment at all CESVI Afghanistan offices
Specify, implement and enforce security procedures
Review physical security guidelines, protocols, and emergency plans on an ongoing basis and updates them where necessary
Provide detailed analysis and recommendations for security and travel for any event or program activity held in Afghanistan
Provide routine and emergency security updates to Country Representative and CESVI staff
Develop a network of professional security contacts and local actors
Maintain a relationship with ANSO and other security-related offices (UN, military, private security companies, etc.)
Provide on-going security training and refresher courses on all aspects of security protocols
If you are interested send your CV to recruiting@cesvi.org and indicate that you are interested in position "41/2007 CSM AFGH".
JOB DESCRIPTION
The person will operate as primary point of contact for all security issues
Activities planning
Maintain awareness of the security environment at all CESVI Afghanistan offices
Specify, implement and enforce security procedures
Review physical security guidelines, protocols, and emergency plans on an ongoing basis and updates them where necessary
Provide detailed analysis and recommendations for security and travel for any event or program activity held in Afghanistan
Provide routine and emergency security updates to Country Representative and CESVI staff
Develop a network of professional security contacts and local actors
Maintain a relationship with ANSO and other security-related offices (UN, military, private security companies, etc.)
Provide on-going security training and refresher courses on all aspects of security protocols
If you are interested send your CV to recruiting@cesvi.org and indicate that you are interested in position "41/2007 CSM AFGH".
Darfur 'No Fly Zone'?
14/05/08 08:15 Filed in: News | NGO Security
According to sources the Government of Sudan is
creating a 'no fly zone' for UN and humanitarian
operations in Darfur. There are contradictory reports
of airport closures and the grounding of flights.
Nyala and El Fasher airstrips were closed on 13 May.
NGO security advisors are advised to reassess their medical evacuation plans for Darfur. The lack of reliable aeromedical evacuation capability increases the threat to life and limb of even relatively minor medical events.
NGO security advisors are advised to reassess their medical evacuation plans for Darfur. The lack of reliable aeromedical evacuation capability increases the threat to life and limb of even relatively minor medical events.
Vacancy - ANSO Regional Safety Advisor - Afghanistan
09/05/08 19:59 Filed in: Security Jobs
ANSO is looking for a Regional
Safety Advisor for Mazar-e-Sharif,
Afghanistan.
WFP Head of Sub-office Killed by Gunmen in Northwestern Kenya
On Wednesday, 7 May 2008, gunmen shot dead
37-year-old Zimbabwean Silence Chirara outside a UN
compound in Lokichoggio, north of Nairobi, near the
border with southern Sudan. He was ambushed while
driving a clearly marked UN vehicle.
See also:
UN food agency shocked by killing of staffer in Kenya
Zimbabwean Aid worker killed in Kenya
KENYA / GUNMEN KILL WFP HEAD OF SUB-OFFICE IN NORTHWESTERN KENYA « APO-SOURCE : The African News Source via kwout
See also:
UN food agency shocked by killing of staffer in Kenya
Zimbabwean Aid worker killed in Kenya
Another WFP contracted driver killed in Somalia
09/05/08 08:42 Filed in: Security
Incident | NGO Security
On 7 May another WFP contracted driver was killed by
militiamen at an illegal checkpoint in Somalia. The
incident occurred when 12 WFP contracted trucks were
stopped at gunpoint at a checkpoint 30 km north of
Galkayo. The driver was injured and later died when a
gunman opened fire on the trucks.
A similar incident occurred on 13 February when the leader of a WFP contracted aid convoy was shot and killed by militia in southern Somalia.
A similar incident occurred on 13 February when the leader of a WFP contracted aid convoy was shot and killed by militia in southern Somalia.
Centre for Monitoring Election Violence - Sri Lanka
The Centre
for Monitoring Election Violence is
monitoring the election in eastern Sri Lanka.
They are using the emerging standard, Twitter
updates mashed with google maps, a blog, and
mobile phone access to spread the word. Even if
you are not interested in the elections you
should check it out in case you need to do
something similar in your own country.
CMEV is comprised of the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) the Free Media Movement (FMM) and INFORM Human Rights Documentation Centre. Despite financial constraints they plan to field 330 stationary monitors at selected polling centres across the Eastern Province along with 49 Mobile Teams.
CMEV is comprised of the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) the Free Media Movement (FMM) and INFORM Human Rights Documentation Centre. Despite financial constraints they plan to field 330 stationary monitors at selected polling centres across the Eastern Province along with 49 Mobile Teams.
Citizen Reports on Election Violence and Malpractices in Sri Lanka
07/05/08 07:10 Filed in: News | Technology
Vikalpa has launched a new site on Twitter with short
reports generated by its citizen journalist network
in Eastern Sri Lanka. eastelections08
will provide updates on election related
violence and malpractices in the Eastern
Province.
You can also view the updates on the vikalpa website. You'll find them in the middle column just above the fold.
You can also view the updates on the vikalpa website. You'll find them in the middle column just above the fold.
Sending GPS Coordinates from your Thuraya to Twitter
Aid Worker Daily has instructions
for sending GPS co-ordinates from your Thuraya
satellite phone to Twitter via an SMS message.
This might come in handy if you get into trouble
and need help like James
Karl Buck.
Vacancy - NGO Security Focal Point Coordinator - Sudan
02/05/08 14:47 Filed in: Security Jobs
Catholic Relief Services has a position for an
NGO
Security Focal Point Coordinator for Sudan.
The NGO Security Focal Point Coordinator
supports the work of the Southern Sudan NGO
Forum which represents over 50 international and
Sudanese NGOs.
Vacancy - Director of Security - USA
02/05/08 12:30 Filed in: Security Jobs
CHF International has a vacancy for Director of
Security. This is a US based executive level
position.
Save the Children Aid Worker Killed in Chad
02/05/08 12:29 Filed in: NGO Security
| Security
Incident
Save the Children aid worker, Pascal Marlinge, was
shot and killed by armed men in Chad on 1 May 2008.
The link below has more detail from Save the
Children.
Vacancy - Security Coordinator - North Sudan
02/05/08 12:26 Filed in: Security Jobs
Merlin (Medical Emergency
Relief International) has an urgent requirement
for a Safety
Coordinator for North Sudan for a period of
9 to 12 months. Along with the usual
competencies they consider Arabic and previous
experience in the area an asset.
Salary and Benefits: £22,990 - £26,698 plus cost of living allowance of £4,646 per annum, insurance cover, accommodation, & flights.
Salary and Benefits: £22,990 - £26,698 plus cost of living allowance of £4,646 per annum, insurance cover, accommodation, & flights.
UNDP Worker Arrested with Pistol - Snarky Comments Follow
This article about a UNDP worker being arrested while
carrying a pistol is interesting but its the comments
that stand out. Some are funny... some just sad. What
does it say about acceptance as a security strategy
in Sri Lanka? Have we been doing a good job
communicating what it is we do and who we are?
The Taliban and Propaganda of the Deed
The Insurgency Research Group has an excellent
analysis of the significance of the Taliban attack on
Sunday's Afghan National Day parade. The whole post
is worth reading but don't do it yet. Read the
following paragraph first and then watch the No
Comment TV video.
OK. Now go ahead and read the whole post.
The incident on Sunday demonstrates a classic propaganda of the deed partnership in which the insurgents with growing skill select a media-significant target and with witless incomprehension international reporters beam the most sensationally damning images of the event around the world so as to deliver the worst possible interpretation. There is no need for a Taliban subtext or even a photo caption, the images speak powerfully for themselves sending messages of a stricken regime put to flight in their gilded uniforms by the daring fighters of the Taliban.
OK. Now go ahead and read the whole post.
iPM: Twittering Around the World
BBC Radio's iPM until
Chris Vallance contacted me to talk about using
Twitter in Afghanistan. He has put together a a
great piece titled "Twittering Around the
World". Its definitely worth listening to. There
are a lot of fascinating people doing
interesting things with Twitter.
Be sure to check out the blog post too. Chris has links to some cool Twitter related sites.
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Be sure to check out the blog post too. Chris has links to some cool Twitter related sites.