Theuns Mare

Experience

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  South African Defence Force

  Jan 1983 - Sept 2000

  Senior Army Officer
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  Security Officers' Board

  Aug 2000 - Dec 2000

  Manager: Training Services Division
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  People Capacity Solutions (Pty) Ltd

  Feb 2001 - Nov 2004

  Freelance HRD Consultant
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  UN Dept of Safety and Security (UNDSS)

  Jan 2005 - Sept 2006

  Field Security Coordination Associate
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  Murray & Roberts MEI

  Sept 2006 - Feb 2007

  Logistics Manager
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  UNMAO Sudan

  Mar 2007 - Jun 2008

  Security Specialist/Operations Specialist
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  UNICEF Somalia

  Dec 2008 - Apr 2011

  Field Security Advisor
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  UNICEF Yemen

  Apr 2011 - Sept 2012

  Security Advisor
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  UNDP ELECT

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

  Regional Security Advisor
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  WFP

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2017

  Security Officer
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  World Bank Group

  Dec 2018 - Jun 2021

  Consultant Security Specialist

  Assist the Senior Security Specialist and Country Office management in developing and overseeing the day-to-day conduct of the office security programmes and ensuring preparation of adequate responses to security incidents and natural and man-made disasters.Provide inputs for the preparation of the Security Risk Report for South Sudan as may be required from time-to-time.Manage the country office major security equipment programs.Provide technical security advice to and coordinate with Corporate Real Estate, in consultation with the AF E/S Senior Security Specialist and Headquarters security staff, for all existing facilities and any potential new offices to include site selection, renovation of existing facilities and installation of effective physical and procedural security measures.Monitor and advise on residential security upgrades for newly acquired and existing residences of international staff.Liaise with host government security and law enforcement officials as appropriate and security advisors for diplomatic/international organizations and private security firms to establish a network of contacts.Represent WBG and GSDCS at security meetings, as appropriate.Provide newly-arriving staff and visiting missions with practical security advice and briefings upon arrival.Draft staff security advisories on risk mitigation in response to the general security situation, following specific incidents and during periods of heightened risk.Conduct periodic security awareness briefings/training for all staff.Serve as advisor to or as a member of the country office's Crisis Management Teams.Continually assess in-country relocation and out-of-country evacuation options.Plan emergency response actions in the event of an emergency or a direct or indirect threat to staff. Take proactive measures to prevent involvement in such activities and perform reactively to avoid/escape from those in progress. عرض أقل

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  UNFAO

  Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

  Security Specialist Consultant

  Apply and monitor the implementation of established Organization and applicable United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) policies and procedures on Safety and Security.Ensure FAO compliance with the UN System-wide Security Risk Management Measures (SRM/SRMM) and the Residential Security Measures (RSM).Maintain close security coordination with UNDSS at the duty station, security focal points of other agencies and humanitarian partners, and ensure appropriate professional liaison of security matters with local authorities responsible for security;Participate at the Security cell Meeting and the Security Management Team meetings, as required.Ensure protection of FAO personnel, assets and facilities in accordance with provisions of the UN Security Management System by: strengthening the security arrangements at FAO facilities through appropriate security and contingency planning and, in close cooperation with UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), coordinating 24/7 response to all security-related incidents involving FAO personnel and assets.Provide all FAO personnel, particularly external missions, with security briefings, situation reports and other appropriate security-related information and training.Undertake missions to the program sites as required and assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security trends and advising staff, project personnel and dependents on potential security issues.Directly supervise security equipment and personnel, including inventory, extended training and performance of security contractors, guards and security escorts personnel, where necessary.Supervise the National Security Officers and Support staff.Plan and coordinate the mandatory safety drills in FAO premises at the duty station;Support the deployment and utilization of operational emergency communications systems, including its installation, operation and maintenance. عرض أقل

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  UNOPS Somalia

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2023

  Field Security Adviser

  Advise the Country Director and all UNOPS personnel under the UNSMS on all safety and security-related matters and the possible impact on project design, implementation and funding.In line with UNSMS methodology, policies, and procedures, develop as required security risk assessments outlining potential threats, risks levels and recommended mitigation strategies.Make substantive safety and security recommendations in line with UN and industry best practice enabling project implementation.Act as OIC Security Advisor when the Senior FSA is out of country.As the Single Agency Security Officer operate within the framework of the UNSMS and coordinate directly with the local UNDSS office and the Security Cell.Ensure that appropriate and effective coordination is maintained with other UN security officers and other regional security services so as to enhance coordination and implementation of the security arrangements.Report all security-related incidents across Somalia that may have an impact on UNOPS’ projects or programmes to the Country Director.In support of the Country Director and Senior FSA, manage UNDSS and UNOPS evacuation and extrication policies ensuring a smooth and efficient evacuation of UNOPS staff.Adapt and implement security policies, protocols and procedures for local conditions, consistent with the UN Security framework.Establish security as an integral part of Somalia’s programme and budget planning and operations.Review all aspects of convoy procedures and medical evacuations as relevant.Ensure personnel adherence and compliance to the various UN security advisories, UNSMS guidelines and SOPs.Perform security assessments, as required, to ensure optimal safety standards are in place for personnel traveling across the area of operation.Ensure that all UNOPS personnel receive briefings upon arrival, local security training as necessitated by changes in the security environment, and are kept informed of matters affecting their security. عرض أقل