Ghazi Ahmed Kassim is a security consultant and former police officer with over 30 years of experience in security roles. He has extensive experience coordinating security for the UN in Yemen, including evacuating international staff during periods of conflict. His background includes roles developing security plans, conducting risk assessments, and liaising with government security officials. He is fluent in English and Arabic with technical skills in driving, first aid, and computer programs.

1. Ghazi Ahmed Kassim
1) Al-Rawda District, Sana’a – Republic of Yemen
ghazi.aloudaini@yahoo.com
Mobile: 00967 734857838 – Sana’a
Date of Birth: 01/05/1951 Marital Status: Married
Nationality: UK/YEMEN. Languages: English & Arabic
PROFILE:
• Highly motivated individual with a wealth of experience as both a team player and competent leader
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in bi-languages with the ability to communicate complex
concepts to non-specialists
• Strong appetite to learn with an aptitude for problem solving, developing options and implementing solutions
• Confident and ambitious and deal with situations with a high degree of accuracy and diplomacy
• Naturally inquisitive and opened minded, with a strong ability to priorities workload and follow as well as relay
instructions effectively
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
 Fluent in English, Arabic.
 Excellent driving ability, previously trained as a driving instructor.
 1st Aid trained.
 Fair working knowledge of MS access and Excel
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Feb 2015 – April 2015 Security Consultant – UNDSS, Aden.
Role: Worked as a Security Consultant to coordinate the Safety and Security of UN International and National
staff and Agencies Offices and assist in drawing up plans to facilitate the evacuation of UN International
staff with the possibility of relocation of National staff in case of civil war erupting in Aden governorate
and the surrounding governorates.The situation in Aden and the surrounding areas was very tense and
volatile as a result of the deterioration in the political and military talks taking place between the
government and rebel groups. The end result was a successfulevacuation of all UN International staff and
the relocation of National staff to safe areas.
15 May 2014 – August 2014 Security Coordinating Officer for the Office of the Special Advisor to the Secretary
General of the United Nations.
Role: Coordinate all Security related issues to the safety and security of SASG and his movements while present
in the Yemen, insure and implement security measures as to the safety of all staff and office.
04 Feb – 03 May 2014 Security Consultant – Hostage Incident Management Cell (HIM)
Role: Assist in the establishment of a Hostage Incident Management Cell and coordinate its work in the wake of a
kidnapping incident of a UNICF International staff. The establishment of the cell culminated in the safe
release of the member of staff.

2. Nov 2007 - 2013 Security Associate/SeniorLSA (United Nations Department of Safety and Security)
Role: Work as a primary security associate to the Central region – Yemen and cover as FSCO a.i, when needed;
responsible for assisting,developing and updating the country specific security plans.
Worked as FSCO a.i. North for a period of three months over the period 2008 – 2009.
2011 Tasked to work as a Security co-ordinator and liaison for SASG since 2011 where I was responsible for all
Security related issues concerning the SASG’s stay in Yemen, his travels around different governorates and
visiting hot-spot areas.That was the case until the establishment of his Office.
2013 Worked as Consultant Coordinator for the HIM Cell dealing with UNICEF Staff, James, kidnapping.
2014 Worked as Security Coordinating Officer for OSASG, 4 months contract,
Responsibilities:
• Develop, monitor and evaluate office physicalsecurity measures for all UN premises in Yemen, and establish
appropriate access control procedures,assume responsibility for guard force management at all UN premises
and arrange all security aspects ofvisits by senior UN Dignitaries as necessary.
• Maintain regular contacts with Ministry of Interiors & Intelligence Operation Centers to obtain any information
relating to current Security Situation, Threats levels from Terror groups or armed tribal elements & movements
safety requirements for missions & staff travelling through remote and hostile areas.
• Assist in updating and running security briefing sessions fornew staff and security personalaffiliated to the UN
agencies in Yemen.
• Deal with threats to UN agencies and staff, evaluate risk assessment and work out plans to improve safety and
reduce threats.
• Liaises and coordinate with Host Government security organizations; with mid and high level police,
intelligence & Security Officials and work closely with such officials to facilitate any security problems that
may arise to insure complete security coverage for all UN organizations, International & national staff and
coordinate for high level UN visitors & delegates Personal Protection and convoy Security while on missions to
the country.
• Implement Security plans and maintain security standards procedures to guarantee maximum security protection
for UN staff, buildings and programs.
• Establish, in coordination with the DSS FSCO emergency and evacuation procedures for UN staff in Yemen
and ensure office integration with the country Security and Evacuation Plan.
• Maintain information flow and information sharing with all UN agencies Field Security Coordinating Officers,
Security Focal points,protection officers and foreign missions Security Focal points.
• Perform close liaison with UN agencies and its Security Focal Points (in relation to security is sues,regular
visits to locations and security personalto check & update security requirements including assessments on
security guards performance and insure full cooperation between Focal points,UNDSS & Host Government’s
Security agencies to all security issues concerning UN organizations and staff);
• Maintain Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS), as established by the Yemen Security Management
Team, in all of its’ activities.
• Assist in working out the most appropriate & effective administrative support.
• Assist in security and intelligence reports & update on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Maintain computer database on current Security situation, maintain information gathering and intelligence
analysis.
• Performs occasional in-country travel, when Security situation dictates and to conduct intelligence assessments
and investigations.Assist in the conduct of Investigation in relation to all incidents which involves UN
International & national staff including all UN agencies offices and off site centers.
All of my work involves working within a team-based culture. This involved planning, organization, co-ordination,
undertooktraining & directing new recruits with full commitment to achieving the targets and goals.
Jan 1988 - Sep 2003 Police Officer (Metropolitan Police Service – London, UK)
Role: Worked as a Police Officer dealing with normal day to day policing which involved patrolling the streets,
maintaining Public Order, detection of crime and trouble hot spots,providing required protection to public
and premises also problem solving in disputes.

3. EDUCATION
Apr 25 – April 30 2011 SSAFE Training Course. (Training the Trainers) - Turin, Italy
Mar 17– March 23 2010 Security Associate Course - Amman, Jordan
Sep 1996 – Jun 2001 BSc. In Policing & Police Studies – Portsmouth University, UK
Jan 1988 – Jul 1988 General Policing & Security Studies, Social Studies - (Hendon Police Training School,
UK)
INTERESTS/ACHIEVEMENTS
I enjoy keeping fit (swimming and gym), reading and travel.
 Occupational Travel: organised extensive travel throughout The Yemen visiting historical and natural
reserves & protected sites with colleagues to study and learn about these sites
 Supporting Literacy: Taught at literacy centres supporting locals in villages throughout the Yemen to read
& write
 Undertook role as UNDSS representative to present at key events and support & facilitate training courses.
 Had the privilege of being nominated and tasked to oversee and implement the Office Security for the GCC
Embassy and the GCC Ambassadors’residence security to Yemen.
REFERENCES
Mr. Graeme Membrey – Chief Security Adviser, United Nations Department of Safety and Security, YEMEN.
Email: Graeme.membrey@undss.org
Mr. Mohamed Farouk – Deputy Chief Security Adviser, United Nations, YEMEN.
Email: Mohamed.farouk@undss.org