Mohammed *******
Curriculum Vitae
Lebanese National & Ukrainian Resident ● Potchtova 85
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Slavyansk, Ukraine ●
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SUMMARY
Experienced Risk Operations Director with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization
management industry. Skilled in Crisis Management, Negotiation, Operations Management, Analytical Skills, and
Government. Strong program and project management professional with two Bachelor's degrees focused in Military
& Security Sciences and Civil Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jan 2019— Current
ADRA International
Kkramatorsk, Ukraine
Area Director
Responsible for leading the overall planning, implementation and management, as well as ensuring the achievement
of the goals and objectives of the existing projects, in a timely and cost-effective manner with adherence to technical
quality standards and donor guidelines.
Line management for senior project staff and support functions (Field Office Coordinators and Sub-Office staff)
in the area.
Member of the ADCOM.
Compliance with and adherence to ADRA, guidance and procedures.
Provide area specific input on strategies, Country Strategy and Plan of Action.
Implementation of projects (including master support budget and coordinating input for donor proposals and
reports) in the area, in compliance with contractual commitments (i.e. quality, synergies, timeliness, use of
resources).
Assess needs, develop emergency response and implement response plans.
Ensure optimal use of resources within the allocated project budgets and strategies.
Ensure overall security and safety of staff in the area.
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
Manage and lead ADRA staff. This includes building an effective team through result-oriented management
systems, providing leadership and on-the-job capacity building especially for national Directors.
Represents ADRA in the area by developing/maintaining relations with local/regional authorities, NGOs, local
and international organizations (UN, ICRC, OSCE), donors and other relevant stakeholders.
Manage the ADRA Strategy to gain/maintain access and expand humanitarian space in NGCA of eastern
Ukraine, including undertaking negotiations with authorities and other involved actors.
Dec 2016— Dec 2018
Save the Children (SCI)
Slavyansk, Ukraine
Program Operations & Risk Manager
Led the SC Ukraine Emergency Response and Recovery Efforts
Designed and implemened a coherent organizational structure
Established, maintained, and improved active and regular working relationships with: host government
authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, the UN and local and international
NGOs
Ensured the Ukraine Emergency Response complies with SCI Quality Framework, MOSS & SOPs
Ensured with the Security team effective, up to date and coordinated security management; on-going
development and review of systems promoting ownership of security across operations in collaboration with the
security department.
Responsible for overall coordination of program implementation and responsible for field delivery of high
quality programming
Mohammed *******
Curriculum Vitae
Lebanese National & Ukrainian Resident ● Potchtova 85
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Slavyansk, Ukraine ●
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Participated in designing, innovative and high-quality programs to serve difficult to reach children
Participated in the program proposal process
Served as over-all budget holder for most programming
Oversaw all field-offices
Ensured that every partnership is formed in the context of the Theory of Change and is designed and managed
to achieve Save the Children's global strategy
Analyzed potential partners and ensure they comply with Save the Children and donor requirements
Oversaw program implementation of existing partners and ensure appropriate partners are engaged in emergency
preparedness activities
Led on the process of articulating programmatic risks at the strategic and project level
Monitored programmatic risks and ensure mitigation measures are applied and programs adapted as and when
necessary, and Leads on communicating risks and the impact on programs to all relevant stakeholders
Strengthened the Ukraine response organizational readiness to respond to sudden spikes and contingencies.
Mounted appropriate and timely responses at scale to all emergencies
Maintained active engagement in key inter-agency emergency preparedness and response coordination
mechanisms including the Cluster system
Ensured appropriate staffing within Program Implementation, including field office staff
Managed the Program Implementation team.
Developed staff capacity by training, and promoting staff as appropriate
Managed the performance of all staff in the Program Implementation work area
Ensured that the response logistics capacity and systems meet the SCI MOS and are able to satisfy the
programming requirements
Provided leadership to the Logistics department
Ensured goods and services procured are cost effective and of standard quality
Worked with the Safety & Security Manager to ensure that the staff and assets of SC Ukraine are safe and secure
Ensured that all safety and security minimum operating standards and in country guidelines and procedures are
met by area offices and promote a culture of security awareness and duty of care amongst staff in area teams.
Feb 2016— Dec 2016
Save the Children
Beirut, Lebanon
Risk Management Director
Worked with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the risk management process is aligned with the country
office’s strategic planning and budgetary processes.
Worked with risk owners to track progress against risk reduction plans for all risks in their areas of responsibility
and ensure that risk levels are within the risk appetite
monitor the mechanism whereby significant local risks in country programs and regions are escalated upwards
for inclusion and action within the regional or corporate risk registers
Brought together all those within the organization who perform risk assurance activities and ensured that the
risks and actions identified are appropriately shared and understood.
Led the Risk Assurance committee to identify and close gaps in the risk review process
A focal point for all risk reporting to the Senior Management Team .
took responsibility for the risk evaluation process and maintained the Risk Register, monitoring actions by risk
owners of these business-critical risks
Developed measures allowing managers to demonstrate their proactive management of risks within operational
units.
Covered project management role of specific projects from time to time, e.g. investigations, reviews etc.
participated in cross-functional projects as required
July 2016— Dec 2017
Save the Children
Eastern Ukraine
Mohammed *******
Curriculum Vitae
Lebanese National & Ukrainian Resident ● Potchtova 85
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Slavyansk, Ukraine ●
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Senior Safety & Security Adviser
(Deployment)
Fully assessed the national SSC’s strengths and weaknesses.
Provided the necessary tailored trainings for the Security team.
Undertook and managed implementation and compliance with SCI Safety and Security Policy and Standards
Developed and delivered capacity building in safety and security management for managers and safety and
security training for staff
Provided safety security management advice, guidance and support to the Country Team.
Updated country/program security guidelines and made recommendations for improvements using the Standards
in the Save the Children Policy and Standards for security management plans, evacuation contingency plans and
standard operating procedures.
May 2016— June 2016
Save the Children
Beirut, Lebanon
Acting Operations Director
Helped establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government
authorities, donors, partner agencies including major institutional donors, and local and international NGOs
Responsible for overall coordination of program operations and delegated responsibility for field delivery of
high quality programming in line with the objectives of the country strategy
Served as overall budget holder for most programming
Accountable for program delivery in ways responsive to local government, local NGO partners, communities,
and children in line with Save the Children principles, values and strategic plan
Led all operations to integrate child safeguarding, accountability to children, and monitoring and evaluation into
their programming and to see that SC team and partners have the technical and management capacity to do this
Responsible for the preparation of timely and high-quality progress reports, program reports, and donor reports
Overseen all sub-offices in Lebanon
December 2015— April 2016
Save the Children
Zahle, Lebanon
Acting Area Manager
Oversight of project implementation plans (USD 18 Million portfolio )
Took the lead in demonstrating practices for quality program implementation.
Represented Save the Children in inter agencies meetings and at Governorate level meetings with government
officials.
Managed, mentored and motivated the staff in the field to undertake their roles and responsibilities effectively
Ensured all staff in the area of operations adhere to the safety and security guidelines.
Helped staff build on synergies and integration among all projects.
Supported the development/evolution of existing programs, with the aim of ensuring that staff has the capacity
to support others (local partners and government counterparts) in the implementation of quality programs that
show impact.
Participated in local based coordination with governmental organizations, NGOs and partners.
Managed team, defined expectations, provided leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluated direct
reports regularly.
March 2015— August2015
Save the Children
Eastern Ukraine
Safety & Security Manager
(International Emergency Deployment)
Carried out safety and security assessments for the both governmental and non-governmental controlled areas
in Eastern Ukraine
Undertook Security Risk Assessments for emergency response
Mohammed *******
Curriculum Vitae
Lebanese National & Ukrainian Resident ● Potchtova 85
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Slavyansk, Ukraine ●
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Recruited an international security manager & national security officers for all field offices and building their
capacities.
Developed reliable information networks to gather information from various sources Conduct regular SRA of
the operational area
Established reliable networks with the official authorities in both governmental and non-governmental
controlled areas in Eastern Ukraine
Developed and delivered capacity building in safety and security management for managers and safety and
security training for staff
Provided safety security management advice, guidance and support to the Country Team.
Developed country/program security guidelines and made recommendations for improvements using the
Standards in the Save the Children Policy and Standards for security management plans, evacuation contingency
plans and standard operating procedures.
Jan 2014— Feb 2016
Save the Children
Beirut, Lebanon
Safety & Security Director
Ensured that roles and responsibilities in security management, communication channels and decision-making
protocols are clearly defined and understood by relevant stakeholders
Information gathering and analysis: assessed operating environments, recommended actions, issued regular
alerts and advisories to reduce exposure and enhance acceptance
In coordination with field teams and where required, conducted baseline risks assessment and threat analysis
and provided feedback and recommendations on mitigation strategies
Ensured situational analyses are maintained and updated for all areas of intervention External representation and
participation in relevant security coordination forums.
Established and implemented SCI policies and procedures ensuring that SOPs are in place and updated where
appropriate
Designed (where appropriate) and updated formats for security reports, PDI, SSMP
Engaged staff at all levels to facilitate compliance with the Save the Children’s Safety and Security Policy and
Standards
Designed and conducted trainings for SC staff and partners to build capacity and reduce organizational
vulnerabilities
Provided technical support to Area Managers in security monitoring, analysis and management
Ensured contingency plans and related emergency supplies are in place and kept up-to-date
Ensured warden systems and emergency communication networks are in place and functional
Contributed to Crisis Management Team and crisis management planning
Ensured that appropriate security reporting mechanisms are in place
Ensured required security resources are adequately budgeted at capital and field level.
May 2013— Jan 2014
Save the Children
Beirut, Lebanon
Safety & Security Manager
Part of the country Senior Management Team
Budget security related activities/purchases/installations on a yearly and sub-yearly .
Planning and organizing safety and security trainings for SCI staff, consultants and partners Participated in the
INGOs security forum
Monitored the security environment and made recommendations to adjust the security policies and procedures
accordingly. Maintained and reviewed the incident reporting and mapping system. Ensured that up to date
incident map is available for all SC staff on a regular basis
Mohammed *******
Curriculum Vitae
Lebanese National & Ukrainian Resident ● Potchtova 85
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Slavyansk, Ukraine ●
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Ensured that regular security meetings are conducted with relevant SC staff, consultants and partners
Liaised with UN, government, diplomatic and consular officials and community leaders in the process of
gathering and verifying security information on a regular basis.
Presented written weekly and monthly reports to the Senior Management Team and SC Regional and Head
Office Management.
Ensured proper use of the security incident reporting system
Undertook security assessments of program areas and potential program areas as requested by CD and SMT.
Reported on findings and design necessary improvements.
Oct 2000 — march2013
Lebanese Army
Beirut, Lebanon
Infantry company commander
Served as Company Commander of a Forward Support Company, part of a Light Infantry Battalion in an Infantry
Brigade Combat Team.
Ultimately responsible for the ability of the company and its resources.
Responsible for planning and executing individual training of the company’s members and collective training
of the company towards full mission readiness in support of the battalion combat service support missions and
state emergency missions.
Responsible for the health, welfare, training and professional development of the company’s members .
Managing the administrative and logistic requirements of the Company
Assuming control of police activities in major emergencies such as fires and civil disturbances in the absence of
a police commander.
Responsible for sustaining mission readiness of materials and MTOE property valued at over $4 million
Oct 1999 — Feb2002
Assaf Company for engineering & Consulting
Beirut, Lebanon
Assistant quantity surveyor
Aug1998 — Aug1999
Lebanese Army
Beirut, Lebanon
Engineer lieutenant
Jun1995 —Sep1997
BITAR Engineering & General Contracting Co.
Ltd
Beirut, Lebanon
Site engineer trainee
CERTIFICATIONS
IFRC basic safety course.
OSST2 (SCI)
PSST2 (SCI)
Budget Holder Training (SCI)
Safety Management Training (DRC)
UN basic security in the field training.
UN advanced security in the field training.
Humanitarian Operation Program (SCI)
Senior Management Development Program (SCI)
Project Cycle Management Training (SCI)
HEAT (DRC)
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
Infantry company leader course.
Tanks platoon leader course.
Certified judicial investigation officer course.
Mohammed *******
Curriculum Vitae
Lebanese National & Ukrainian Resident ● Potchtova 85
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Slavyansk, Ukraine ●
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Certified Firefighting officer course.
Artillery controlling & sight officer course.
Minimized course in Special Forces techniques. Applied courses in ICS-************, ICS-400
LANGUAGES
English & Arabic: Fluent
French
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
Microsoft windows, Microsoft office
EDUCATION
Oct2000— feb2002
Lebanese military officers college
Beirut, Lebanon
Bachelor in Military & Security Sciences Infantry
Sep1992 — jun1998
Beirut Arab university
Beirut, Lebanon
Bachelor in Civil Engineering Structural analysis