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Ichola Djivede Coovi is listed as Adviser, UNAIDS Safety and Security and Head of Global Security at UNAIDS, a with 1191 employees, based in Nairobi County, Kenya. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at unicef.org and a matched LinkedIn profile for Ichola Djivede Coovi.
Ichola Djivede Coovi previously worked as Adviser, UNAIDS Safety & Security / Head of Global Security at Unaids and Security Manager at Unicef. Ichola Djivede Coovi holds Executive Certificate, Senior Executives In National And International Security, Executive Certificate from Harvard Business School Executive Education.
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About Ichola Djivede Coovi
Driving by peace and justice, fairness and equality across the world, I feel most invigorated by my work when I see that my contributions have brought toward the success of organizations on the ground.I am a passionate and experienced security professional who look for new and innovative ways improve security posture leaving the comfort zones.I have a strong and progression experience in field of Security and Safety in Conflict, post conflict and development environments.Energetic, organized, client oriented and passionate about the work, I do understand the complexities of security management.Over the past 19 years, I have been working in various context (Army, United Nations, Private Sector, international humanitarian and development organizations) to protect People, Property, Program and Reputations.I am currently at Regional Security Officer for African Development Bank in East Africa and I lead security operation in 13 Countries especially in Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Burundi, Uganda, Sudan, Rwanda, and Ethiopia Field Offices.I have good experience in situational awareness in hard and hostile environments, practical skills in monitoring, planning and implementing safety and security operations in the field.I am also an experienced security trainer.I hold an engineering degree in electronics and a Master degree in Political Sciences Option International Security and Defense.I have to my credit several university publications and personal essays in security management.I have a great desire to learn, share new approach and methodology, build team, and want to continuously improve.My areas of expertise and interest are Security & Risk Management, Operation Management, Organization audit, Project Management, Think Tank, Strategic management and leadership, Humanitarian affairs, Technical innovations, Strategic Advisor. I speaks French, English (Intermediate level)
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Adviser, Unaids Safety & Security / Head Of Global Security
CurrentSecurity Leadership and Advisory: Advised the Executive Director and senior managers on security issues. Led the review and development of security policies and strategies. Global Safety & Security Management: Provided expert security advice to senior management, Regional Support Teams and country offices, ensuring compliance with UNSMS standards. Managed occupational health and safety programs.Strategic Thinking: Assessed global security risks and implemented measures to mitigate threats. Developed contingency plans for business continuity.Partnerships: Collaborated with UNDSS and IASMN to share best practices and resources. Represented UNAIDS in inter-agency security teams and task forces.Innovations: Introduced innovative security training programs and technologies to enhance staff preparedness.
Security Manager
Lead and manage security operations: Oversee security risk management, planning, and implementation. Advise and support: Provide strategic guidance to UNICEF leadership on security matters, acting as a trusted advisor to the Representative and managing the leadership and management of security personnel. Network and collaborate: Build relationships with UNDSS, UNSMS peers, host government, external security agencies and partners. Compliance: Monitor adherence to UNSMS/ UNICEF policies and procedures.Train and develop: Implement comprehensive training programs for security personnel to enhance their skills and knowledge.Innovate and adapt: Leverage technology and innovation to improve security practices and systems.ICT for Security & Knowledge management: Utilize information and communication technology to facilitate communication and collaboration within the security team and reinforced security systems
Sr Regional Security Operations Officer
Manage the Field Office security plan in coordination with Resident Representatives and Security Focal Points in the region of operation.o Prepare, maintain and put into action the ADB’s operational and tactical risk assessment programme for all Field Offices in a specific region, through which he will identify and characterise threats, assess risks and design countermeasures to eliminate or reduce risks and propose cost effective solutions.o Provide security advice for all assigned Field Offices in a specific region of Africa to the Chief, Field Office Security Officer in both pro-active and reactive manner.o Prepare, for the approval of the Chief, Field Officer security Officer, all Field Office related security documentation such as risk assessments, security procedures, reports concerning threat levels, security events affecting the Bank at all regional locations.o Establish and maintain good working relationships with the security authorities at regional locations, with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security, UNDSS, and also with similar organisations.o Monitor and improve the physical security environment at the Field Offices in a specific region of Africa to support decentralisation.o Conduct liaison with the contracted security companies in the assigned region.o Prepare and maintain crisis and emergency plans for all personnel in the assigned region, covering eventualities such as war, outbreak of disease, country evacuation, earthquake, floods, fire and temporary loss of asset access, and any other credible natural/manmade disaster or major accident.
Sr Regional Security Officer
Regional Safety And Security Adviser
key duties- Coordinate security activities in the region and Support and advise the Regional Director on his security responsibility and accountability as per the IRC Security Policy and Framework for Accountability.- Serves as a member of the regional crisis management team and contributes to the development of crisis management capacity within the region.-Provide credible information and contextual analysis of localized and regional security situations and incidents- Accountable for reviews and feedback to country offices on all security products (plans, reports, assessments etc.) to ensure they comply with IRC standards and ensure copies are sent to Headquarter.- Provide training opportunities, guidelines, timely advisory information and technical support- Monitor and provide support and reporting on any NGO filed security initiatives as required.- Identify, create and maintain a network with INGO/UN and other security specialists suitable for the region. - Facilitate regional NGO security coordination through networking, collaboration and coordination with humanitarian actors.
Executive Director
The Executive Manager is ultimately responsible for the overall strategic and operational responsibility for the company. Key responsibilities include, but are not restricted to: 1) Define the company orientation, 2) Leadership and management of projects and commercial teams, 3) Implementation of strategies in the three (03) intervention areas (security of persons and property, Security and Defense, Information Technology and Communication security-oriented) to increase the number of clients, international partners and cross-selling of products and services. 4) Provide services to customers to secure their international development particularly in Africa.Leadership and Management: 1) Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration and security systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals. 2)Area of expertise: research and development, training and audit, study and advice
Security Advisor
Strategy and information analysisProgramme implementation, Emergency Communications System (ECS) and TrainingSecurity Operations Management Security Risk Management Crisis Management
Security Advisor
Strategy and information analysis▪ Systematic collection, analyze and share security informationSecurity operations (Policies and procedures) ▪ Develop and maintain country-wide security plan that is consistent with the acceptance model and organization standards▪ Ensure quality and relevance of area security plans▪ Undertake reviews of policies and procedures; identify opportunities to enhance security management systems (security plans, SOPs, contingency planning, business continuity, security policy, MEDEVAC ...)Staff Safety and Security▪ Ensure that all safety and security minimum operating standards are met▪ Coordinate preparation and implementation of staff security guidelines and support sub-offices in carrying out periodic security assessment and reportsProgramme implementation, Emergency Communications System (ECS) and Training▪ Advise on safe movement of staff, e.g. proper vehicle fleet management policies, adequate safety and Emergency communications equipment in vehicles, and training of drivers in established procedures and requisite skills. Security Training for Staff Members▪ Assist with programme proposal development to ensure adequate consideration of safety and security needs and inclusion of safety and security costs▪ Undertake security risk assessments during field missions to programme areas and potential programme areas; report on findings and design necessary improvements▪ Provide safety and security support and advice to area and field managers. ▪ Established and Managed the security system in liaison with the Security Focal Points
Head Of Security & Logistic Department
Manage all aspects of security and safety in the country; all Emergency and preparedness response.Security and Operation management- Prepare, maintain and update the country specific security documents: security risk assessment, security plan, SOP…- Prepare and setup all prevention and intervention procedures in Safety & Security;Logical security & Logistics management1) Setup, manage logical system (CCTV, intrusion, detection and access control…) 2) Coordinates or conducts various security training and security awareness for staff. 3) Coordination logistics related interventions 4) Coordinate preventive and curative maintenance of equipment and installationsChairman of Tender Committee The main function of the Tender Committee is obtaining the most favorable terms for acquisition of goods, work and services required for the Bank's main activities on the principles of competitiveness, transparency and team decision making.
Security Consultant
Support and provide security and safety services to governments and structures which have sensitive activities (Bank, fund transfer, VIP and private sector…)Area of expertise: 1) Operation Management 2) Assistance, Security audit and Consulting. 3) TrainingTasks: 1) Supervise the deployment of Security & Emergency system 2) Supervise private security operation (Risk Assessment and implementation of security systems, Business Continuity plan and Office assessment …) 3) Provided Training in security and ICT; Develop new programs, procedures and training for clients.
Field Security Officer
Security operations▪ Prepared, maintained and updated security and contingency plans (MEDEVAC, mass causality, natural disaster…) of the country or areas▪ Managed the quick reaction Force (Groupe de Protection et de Securite: GPS) to protect UN and NGO staff members (Bangui)▪ Disseminated security information to agencies staff, sub offices and NGO in the field▪ Prepared a security and threat assessment of the country to include all locations ▪ Coordinated the warden system for agencies▪ Established and managed separate warden systems for both international and national staff▪ Established a security coordination cell & share security informationEmergency Communications System (ECS)▪ Established a common Telecommunication system, based on the Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) for all UN agencies and ONGs to ensure staff security and activities▪ Improved emergency communication system and managed all radio rooms▪ Advised UN Agencies and NGO on equipment to be purchasedTraining▪ Provided security (Warden Zone, Building evacuation…) and ICT training for UN & NGO staff▪ Ensured that all agencies staff members have completed the BASITF and the ASITF.▪ Trained staff members on the use the ISECT Continuous learning▪ Ensured users support and Helpdesk (Security and ICT)Administration▪ Supervised administrative & finance activities according to UNDP rules▪ Prepared documents for resources mobilization(CAP & CERF) and annual procurement plan of office▪ Drafted the common services security budget for Central African Republic in coordination with GOSNU (Operational Group of the United Nations)▪ Managed the security budget for the country ($78,600) and common services budget ($ 300,000)
Local Security Associate
The Security Assistant is responsible to the Security Adviser for the physical security, defense and protection of UN Staff, property and installations. The Security Assistants remain the eyes and ears for the security section and the first line of physical defense for UN Staff, property and installations of the UN Agencies against any attack, destruction or theft.The Security Assistant:1) Act as focal point for Regional Security Coordinators on the ground. 2) Coordinate the warden system for agencies in capital and sub offices. 3) Manage the security budget for the country (38500$). 4) Organize training courses on security issues/awareness and preparedness.
Military Signal Officer
As signals Officer: responsible for the operations and maintenance of all communications systems▪ Core activities of the military +▪ Telecommunications management services to the Benin Forces, especially the Army and command units.▪ Policy development, project management, systems engineering and network operation.▪ Support equipment and systems (Full spectrum of radio systems, Electronic warfare capabilities, Cyber warfare capabilities, Cryptographic and communications- security capabilities)▪ Trained military specialist of battalion for exams: CAT 1-2, BS (Technical certificate level 1 and 2 & High level certificate of sub-officer) in transmission and infantry
Military Staff
Duty stations: Groupement of services, Cotonou 04/02-07/04 | 1st Battalion Inter-Army, Gbada 06/01-04-02Presidency of Republic, Cotonou 06/00-06/01 | Military intelligence service, Cotonou 11/98-06/00Military Position: Core activities of the military:The infantryman experiences the unique challenges of working outdoors, in homeland defense and participation in development activities in various weather conditions.When not in the field, Military staff serving in a garrison environment, which includes physical training, office work and supervision, mixed with instructing staff and outdoor field and weapons training. In addition, the specific tasks depending on the assignmentSecurity Threat Information analysis, Investigation and protection (operation)1) Protection of the President of the Republic. 2) Identify and analyze information that could affect national security. 3) Operate and coordinated the military communication center (head of 12 stations). 4) Analyze a Socio-political, economic context and share recommendation with the President of the Republic. 5) Reinforce Security and defense units in field operations. 6) Analysis and data encryption.
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Ichola Djivede Coovi education
Executive Certificate, Senior Executives In National And International Security, Executive Certificate
Hse Certificate, Health And Safety Leadership Excellence
Strategic Partherships, Business Administration And Management, General
Executive Certificate, Delivering Public Services: Efficiency, Equity, And Quality, On Going (Executive Certificate)
Professional Certificate, Security Risk Management Professional – Regional (Srmp-R)
Professional Certificate, Security Risk Management Professional (Srmp) – Country Level Certification Exam
Security Analysis Process And Practice Basics Online Workshop, Security Analysis
Un System Executive Management Programme (Emp), Executive Management, Executive Certificate
Undss Webinar, Introduction To Sti (Security Threat Information)
Senior Executive Leadership Program, Advanced Management Program | Executive Development Program, Strategic Crisis And The C-Suite
Certification, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management, Emergency Trauma Bag | First Responder Course (Etb-Frc)
Awr-160-W Wmd/Terrorism Awareness For Emergency Responders, Emergency Response
Programme Criticality
Certificate, Project Management
Eléments De Santé Au Travail Pour Les Ingénieurs Et Managers, Securite Et Sante Au Travail
United Nations Civil-Military Coordination, Peacekeeping And Peacebuilding
Master'S Degree, Political Sciences, Law: International Security And Defense
Engineer'S Degree, Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
General Studies
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Ichola Djivede Coovi is listed as Adviser, UNAIDS Safety and Security and Head of Global Security at UNAIDS.
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Ichola Djivede Coovi is based in Nairobi County, Kenya while working with UNAIDS.
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Ichola Djivede Coovi has worked for Unaids, Unicef, African Development Bank Group, African Development Bank, and International Rescue Committee.
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Ichola Djivede Coovi's colleagues at UNAIDS include Michel Sidibe, Mouhammed Mahmoud Sylla, Michael Gboun, Komal Badal, and Lely Wahyuniar.
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Ichola Djivede Coovi holds Executive Certificate, Senior Executives In National And International Security, Executive Certificate from Harvard Business School Executive Education.
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Ichola Djivede Coovi is listed with skills including Security Management, Security Operations, Crisis Management, Security Training, Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, and Project Management.
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