Marco Baccini

Experience

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  Swiss Armed Forces

  Mar 2004 - Apr 2009

  Platoon leader within the Mountain Infantry COY 4. Training and Graduation as a Swiss Armed Forces Infantry Officer (OF-1). Compulsory Conscript Service in the Swiss Armed Forces.

  • Mountain Infantry Officer (OF-1)

    Jun 2005 - Apr 2009

  • Officer Training School (OF-1)

    Oct 2004 - Aug 2005

  • Recruit School and NCO Training School (OR-5)

    Mar 2004 - Sept 2004
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  Swiss Armed Forces

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  Under the command of the Circulation and Transport Schools 47 (VT S 47/4), soldiers and recruits are trained as future motorists and traffic soldiers for the Swiss Armed Forces.The skills, experiences and achievements of a Company Commander (Zeitmilitär) are unique to the sector and open up a range of opportunities within and beyond military service. Responsibilities vary widely across various job roles within each branch but typical activities include, planning maneuvers, assigning duties and communicating effectively with other staff. Other responsibilities are commanding, training and leading subordinate personnel, monitoring the welfare and progress of recruits, operating and maintaining warfare systems, equipment and vehicles and taking on special duties such as training and administration. Often activities such as the production of briefings, reports and distribution of equipment, resources and manpower are also covered by the responsibilities of a Company Commander. Show less

  • Circulation COY Commander (OF-2)

    Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  • " Zeitmilitär" - COY Commander at VT S 47 (OF-2)

    Oct 2008 - Jul 2011

  • Transport COY Commander (OF-2)

    Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
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  United Nations

  Aug 2011 - Sept 2014

  As the national superior authority of all peace support operations abroad, the Armed Forces International Command SWISSINT is in charge of all human resources planning and management, recruitment/orientation (SWISSINT Roadshow), support and control, and training of individual staff members and contingents.Provide specific training and mentoring in the field of Peacekeeping Operations (unarmed) to potential future military observers (UNMEM) during the Swiss United Nations Military Observer Course (SUNMOC). Provided specific training at other international training centers, such as the Canadian Peace Support Training Center, for future UN Military Observers. Show less Mission entrusted by the Security Council, including the supervision of the General Armistice Agreements of 1949 between Israel and its Arab neighbors; the observation of the ceasefire in the Suez Canal area and the Golan Heights following the Arab-Israeli war of June 1967; and the assistance to the UN Interim Force in South Lebanon to fulfill its mandate.Keep abreast of military, diplomatic and political developments. Review, analyze and draft weekly reports to UNTSO HQ. Participate actively in LOC operations and long range patrols while planning and coordinating LOC activities and internal administration. Comply with Chief Military Personnel Officer and UNTSO HQ directives pertaining to military personnel management policies and procedures. Oversee all LOC signal and communication matters. Show less

  • Training Officer and Recruitment/Orientation Officer (OF-2)

    Jan 2013 - Sept 2014

  • UN Deputy Chief Liaison Office Cairo (LOC) - UNTSO (OF-2)

    Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

  • United Nations Military Expert on Mission - UNTSO (OF-2)

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
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  Swiss Armed Forces

  Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

  Staff Officer at Circulation and Transport Battalion 1 (OF-2)

  Staff Officer at Circulation and Transport Battalion 1 within the Logistics Brigade 1 (Log Br 1).

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  SWISSINT - Swiss Armed Forces International Command

  Oct 2014 - Feb 2015

  EUFOR / Commander Liaison and Observation Team (LOT) - Trebinje (OF-2)

  The European Union’s Military Contribution to the Stabilization and Integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina into the European Family of Nations.United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1575, adopted unanimously on 22 November 2004, welcomed the EU’s intention to launch an EU military operation in BiH. It authorized the Member States acting through or in cooperation with the EU to establish a multinational stabilization force (EUFOR) as a legal successor to SFOR under unified command and control, which will fulfil its missions in relation to the implementation of Annex 1-A and Annex 2 of the Dayton/Paris Agreement. EUFOR has the main peace stabilization role under the military aspects of the Peace Agreement.Operational and administrative responsibility for a team of 15 inclusive of civilian interpreters and other local staff. Establishing and maintaining contacts to the population, local and state institutions, religious dignitaries, media, enterprises, educational establishments and governmental/non-governmental organizations. Observing and assessing the political, social and economic situation in the area of responsibility of LOT-Trebinje and maintain constant situational awareness. Compiling and cultivating the “Area Profile” of our AOR by processing and monitoring the database. Establishing links to EUFOR sensors in assigned areas of operations. Representation of LOT-Trebinje on visits from national and EUFOR sides and showing presence on important local events, preparation of several visits and responsible for well-being and safety. Show less

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  United Nations Command

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2017

  Head of the Swiss Secretariat to Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission (OF-3)

  NNSC - NEUTRAL NATIONS SUPERVISORY COMMISSION, Panmunjom, Republic of Korea – Commission responsible for monitoring the 1953 ceasefire agreement and the United Nations Command.Lead the NNSC secretariat as the executive Secretary while organizing and providing administrative support of the weekly NNSC meetings. Management of supervision and evaluation of the rotation of military personnel in Korea. Representation of the Swiss Delegation as Liaison Officer to partner organizations such as the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission, the Republic of Korea Advisory Group, official authorities in the Korean administration and the various diplomatic missions in Seoul. Agenda planning and events coordinator for the Delegation with all persons involved and interested authorities. Active participant and representative of the NNSC as observer during inspections, special investigations and observation missions. Show less

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  SWISSINT - Swiss Armed Forces International Command

  Apr 2018 - now

  EUFOR: Operation ALTHEA - The European Union’s Military Contribution to the Stabilization and Integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina into the European Family of Nations.The “Ammunitions, Weapons and Explosives” (AWE) Masterplan, developed by EUFOR and the International Community (IC) and owned by the BiH Ministry of Defence, assigns EUFOR a leading role in the coordination of BiH’s and the IC’s efforts to reduce the amount of dangerous surplus AWE in BiH and establish a sustainable “Life Cycle Management”.The SAWAD is responsible for the overall coordination of the AWE Masterplan implemented in BiH.The Assistant Special Ammunition and Weapons Adviser (ASAWAD) works under the direct supervision of the Special Ammunition and Weapons Adviser (SAWAD). In particular with projects relating to the reduction and disposal of SALW and Ammunition stockpiles. Full authority to interact with all internal EUFOR staff, divisions and units (COS, MNB, LCC & LOTS), International Community (IC), AF BiH and national authorities in order to gather information and coordinate efforts. Brief COMEUFOR and attend meetings related to AWE on order of SAWAD and ensure that the intent is followed by the staff and understood by the various IC stakeholders. Show less

  • Peace Support Operations Training Officer (OF-4)

    May 2017 - now

  • Assistant Special Ammunition and Weapons Adviser to COM EUFOR (OF-3)

    Mar 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Senior National Representative (SNR) of the EUFOR Swiss LOT Contingent 28 (OF-3)

    Apr 2018 - Oct 2018
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  Small Arms Survey

  May 2019 - now

  The Small Arms Survey provides expertise on all aspects of small arms and armed violence. As a global centre of excellence, the Small Arms Survey generates evidence-based, impartial, and policy-relevant knowledge and analysis on small arms and armed violence issues for governments, policy-makers, researchers, and civil society. The Survey is a project of the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland.WAM: Weapons and Ammunition ManagementWAM refers to the oversight, accountability and management of arms and ammunition throughout their lifecycle, including establishment of frameworks, processes and practices for safe and secure materiel acquisition, stockpiling, transfers, tracing and disposal. Show less

  • Programme Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • WAM Specialist / Project Coordinator

    May 2019 - Jan 2023