Romi Gaspirc
Security Advisor
Summary
Highly driven and dedicated security professional with an above-and-beyond approach to achieving mission objectives. In the assignments, I have consistently proven my ability to take on challenges and overcome obstacles in complex environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
Languages
Work History
SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISOR
GIZ
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Conducted security assessment (in-situ and remote) of thoroughfares and potential areas of operation in Baghdad, Anbar, Diyala, Salah al-Din, and Southern Governorates.
- Developed and maintained relationships with partners and clients, such as INGOs, security companies, and Government officials.
AREA SECURITY ADVISOR
Norwegian Refugee Council
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed NRC operations' safety and security in al-Hassakeh and ar-Raqqa Governorates in North-East Syria.
- Successfully executed evacuation in October 2019, and remotely managed security operations from Erbil (Iraq).
HUMANITARIAN ACCESS MANAGER
Relief International
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed safety and security risks of RI operations in southern and northern Yemen (Aden, Abyan, Shabwa, Hadramawt, Sana'a, Hajjah, Amran, and Dhamar Governorates).
- Established and led INGOs security meetings, and closely cooperated with UNDSS, UNDP, and WFP security personnel.
SAFETY MANAGER
Danish Refugee Council
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Successfully implemented DRC safety and security policy and procedures in all DRC locations across Iraq South Central, which included Baghdad, Anbar, Salah al-Din, Diyala, Karbala, and Najaf Governorates.
SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGER
Videre Est Credere
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Developed, implemented, and maintained security plans, policies, and procedures to execute missions in areas of operations safely.
- Delivered security training to staff in personal safety, security awareness, surveillance, use of covert cameras to gather visual information, counter-surveillance, and travel safety.
SECURITY ADVISOR
GOAL Global
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Ensured systems and procedures were in place to maximize the safety and security of GOAL staff to include security measures in all locations across all physical protection measures, security staff provision, and safety equipment.
- Conducted regular audits of security systems, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
- Enhanced security measures by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing tailored security protocols.
- Trained staff on security awareness, fostering a proactive approach to safety and reducing potential risks.
REMOTE REPORT WRITER
Organization Of Human Welfare / Oxfam
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Produced detailed reports on diverse development programs in Afghanistan (Pastureland Management; Value Chain Analysis of Wheat & Barley; and Gendered & Adapted Value Chain Analysis of Dairy Production for Badakhshan Province).
PROJECT MANAGER
Wetlands International
03.2011 - 04.2014
- Responsible for project management, back-stopping, and technical and financial reporting; coordination of technical publications and reports; and research on various themes (Athabasca tar sands, ecosystem services in Niger Delta, peatlands management, and other).
MANAGER
Euroconsult Mott McDonald
02.2009 - 02.2011
- Managed acquisition process and implementation of development projects, including preparation of expressions of interest and proposals, and recruiting project experts.
- Contributed to proposals for ADB, AusAid, EU, GTZ, KfW, MCC, USAID, and WB funded tenders.
- Bangladesh: Co-wrote proposal for ADB-approved 2nd Chittagong Hill Tracts Rural Development project.
- Bosnia and Serbia: Managed €200k project to train journalists from Western Balkans in urgent environmental issues to promote socio-economic development.
- Kazakhstan: As a junior water expert provided technical support during the implementation of the river basin management pilot project in the Ili-Balkhash.
TRAINING COORDINATOR
Alterra Research Institute / WUR
05.2008 - 07.2008
- Coordinated lectures on integrated water resources management (IWRM) and water quality, prepared and led excursions, and managed liaison with participants.
TEAM LEADER / RESEARCHER
EcoS
11.2007 - 02.2008
- Led and supervised a team of six international students during environmental impact assessment project in Zhejiang, China.
CONSULTANT
Ministry Of Agriculture, Food And Forestry
01.2005 - 08.2005
- Responsible for overall management of the state cadaster of land amelioration, irrigation, and drainage systems in Slovenia.
Education
Certificate - Negotiation Programme
London School of Economics
Remote08.2020
Master of Science - International Environmental Policy
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY
Wageningen, The Netherlands06.2007
Post-graduate Diploma - Water Management
THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY
Rehovot, Israel06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Water Management
UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA
Ljubljana, Slovenia06.2002
Skills
Threat & Vulnerability Analysis
Research abilities
Psychological First Aid
INGO & Agency Liaison
Security Training Delivery
Logistics & Communications
Contingency & Crisis Plans
Security Reports & Briefings
Security Information Analysis
Security Audit & Site Survey
Security Plans, Policies & SOPs
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Threat & Vulnerability Analysis
International Experience
- North-East Syria
- Yemen
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kenya
- South Sudan
- Netherlands
- Bangladesh
- Balkans
- Kazakhstan
- China
- Jordan
- Israel
- Slovenia
Volunteer Experience
- Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland / Spreekuur Ondersteuner, 2024
- Leiden University, Online Education Moderator / Technical Assistant, 2014-2015
Training
- OSINT Foundations, i-intelligence, 2022
- Intelligence Analysis, i-intelligence, 2022
- OSINT: Searching the Arabic Web, i-intelligence, 2022
- Security Risk Management Professional, INSSA, 2022
- Professional Standards for Protection Work, ICRC, 2020
- Humanitarian Negotiations, 2020. NRC & INSO, Erbil, Iraq
- HEAT (Hazardous Environment Awareness Training), 2019, NRC, Amman, Jordan
- HEAT (Hazardous Environment Awareness Training), 2018, DRC, Amman, Jordan
- Crisis Management Workshop, 2017, EISF, Amman, Jordan
- Psychological First Aid & Managing Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment, 2016, INTERHEALTH, Juba, South Sudan
- So You Think You Want to be a Relief Worker, 2011, RedR, United Kingdom
- Enhancing Negotiation Skills in Resolution of National & International Resource Disputes, 2008, UNESCO-IHE, Delft, The Netherlands
- Security Risk Management Professional, 2020, INSSA
- BSAFE, 2019, UNDSS
- Mission Ready: Remote Security Management, 2016, RedR
- Mission Ready: Field Security Management, 2016, RedR
- Landmines & ERWs Safety Training, 2015, UNMAS
- Advanced Security in the Field, 2015, UNDSS
- Basic Security in the Field II, 2015, UNDSS
Timeline
SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISOR
GIZ
10.2020 - 12.2021
AREA SECURITY ADVISOR
Norwegian Refugee Council
09.2019 - 03.2020
HUMANITARIAN ACCESS MANAGER
Relief International
02.2019 - 08.2019
SAFETY MANAGER
Danish Refugee Council
09.2017 - 12.2018
SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGER
Videre Est Credere
02.2017 - 06.2017
SECURITY ADVISOR
GOAL Global
06.2015 - 11.2016
REMOTE REPORT WRITER
Organization Of Human Welfare / Oxfam
05.2014 - 08.2014
PROJECT MANAGER
Wetlands International
03.2011 - 04.2014
MANAGER
Euroconsult Mott McDonald
02.2009 - 02.2011
TRAINING COORDINATOR
Alterra Research Institute / WUR
05.2008 - 07.2008
TEAM LEADER / RESEARCHER
EcoS
11.2007 - 02.2008
CONSULTANT
Ministry Of Agriculture, Food And Forestry
01.2005 - 08.2005
Certificate - Negotiation Programme
London School of Economics
Master of Science - International Environmental Policy
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY
Post-graduate Diploma - Water Management
THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Water Management
UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA
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