Blaise KIEMA
Houston,KN
Summary
Dynamic security professional with extensive experience at the United Nations, excelling in security risk management and crisis response leadership. Proven track record in policy development and inter-agency collaboration, enhancing operational effectiveness. Adept at training development and emergency communication systems, ensuring swift and effective responses in high-stakes environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Security Coordination Officer
United Nations Department of Safety and Security
Bukavu, DR Congo
09.2023 - Current
- Executed responsibilities related to United Nations security in South Kivu province, including country security plan preparation.
Contributed as member of Security Management Team by recording proceedings and drafting minutes.
Performed operational security tasks while managing investigations into incidents involving UN staff members.
Supported Designated Official/CSA/SA during cases of detention or arrest situations.
Conducted thorough assessments of regional security conditions through data collection and analysis.
Guided staff on significant security trends while liaising with local authorities for coordination.
Developed operational emergency communication systems to ensure swift responses during crises.
Implemented training initiatives focused on enhancing security awareness among staff, dependents, and partners.
Country senior Security Adviser
United Nations Department of Safety and Security
Conakry, Guinea
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Managed security office operations and oversaw security arrangements for UNSMS in country.
Established and chaired security coordination cell, fostering inter-agency collaboration.
Maintained effective communication channels with UNSMS entities to enhance coordination.
Cultivated partnerships with authorities and international institutions for improved security.
Delivered security briefings and training for UNSMS personnel and UN partners.
Initiated and monitored Security Risk Management processes and adherence to UNSMS policies.
Established and managed an Emergency Communication System for prompt responses.
Led crisis response efforts and addressed security incidents effectively.
Field Security Coordination Officer
United Nations Department of Safety and Security
Bunia, DR Congo
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Prepared and implemented comprehensive country security plan for Ituri province, DRC.
- Served as supporting member of Security Management Team, recording minutes and actions.
Chief Security Officer
Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Bujumbura, Burundi
03.2017 - 12.2017
- I was Chief Security Officer and adviser to the United Nations S.G Special Envoy in Burundi and I managed the Security
office:
•Review and monitor activities related to security risk management including the preparation of security risk assessments and
the development of risk mitigation measures
•Determine need for, and provide training and advice to UN staff
•Ensure availability of emergency communications - •Arrange protection detail for senior personnel or visiting VIP's as necessary
•Advise the Special Envoy/ Head of the office on all security-related matters and participate in discussions and development
of security policies and procedures
•Establish lines of communication with security focal points and all other agencies involved in peacekeeping and other
missions to ensure maximum security coordination
•Establish and maintains dialog with local security authorities and international institutions for coordination of efforts in the
event of natural disasters
Regional Security Officer
Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Mopti, Mali
10.2013 - 05.2017
- As Regional Security Officer, I advised the head of office and managed all security operations in Mopti. My duties were to:
- Plan, prepare and implement security measures to ensure the security and safety of all UN Staff, International, National and
personnel of all UN Specialized Agencies within the Region
- Advise the Chief Security Adviser on general security situation and potential risk to UN Personnel and property within the
Region
- Closely liaise with other partners within the Region to collect, collate, and analyze all information related to mission security
within the Region.
- Organize and prepare periodic briefings for Staff Members, brief newly arrived UN Staff to the Region on the local security
situation and all necessary precautionary measures in place
- Organize security briefings, drills, exercises with UN Staff on warden and evacuation plans within the Region
- Develop Standing Orders/Instructions for the Region as applicable to the situation on the field
Head Safety and Security Unit
United Nations Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights
Conakry, Guinea
02.2012 - 10.2013
- Review and monitor the situation in Guinea with specific regard as to how it relates or may have an impact on OHCHR
activities in the country
Advise the Head of the OHCHR Guinea Office on all security-related matters and lead discussions and development of policies
and procedures for security operations
Develop Security Risk Assessments for OHCHR operations as per the DSS guidelines
Develop and ensure the deliverance of security training to all OHCHR staff
Maintain continuing awareness of the prevailing security conditions in the country, identify probable threats and advising
OHCHR staff
Develop, monitor, and evaluate office physical security measures for premises in Guinea and establish appropriate measures
Determine need for and provide training and advice to OHCHR staff
Establish procedures for and supervise investigations and reporting of security-related incidents involving OHCHR staff and
assets
Operation Centre officer
Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization
Vienna, Austria
10.2006 - 08.2010
- Under the supervision of the Chief, Network and Data Systems Operations Section, to: Assist in the daily monitoring of the
operations of IMS stations including evaluation of station performance, identify problems with data acquisition or data quality
to be communicated to the station operators. Support the review and preliminary evaluation, classification and updating of
reports as well as the proper distribution and storage thereof; ensure conformity with the IMS operational procedures. Assist
in the evaluation of the station operators through the review of monthly reports and summary reports; participate in the
revision of the new post certification activities budgets. Assist in the IMS station troubleshooting, evaluation and trouble
reporting. Participate in the Operations Center activities, monitoring the status and performance of the IMS Network and
including the development of new procedures.
Chief security adviser, Minister of Defence
Ministry of defence
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
10.1991 - 05.1998
- My duties were to:
- plan, develop, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of Threat and Risk policies, procedures, and guidelines for the
central regiment of army
- develop and implement security risk assessment plan in close collaboration with operational counterparts
- establish a lessons learnt/best practices database for the security risk assessment
- assist in developing a work plan for the Unit and providing advice and guidance to regiments commanders
- identify and develop dissemination procedures and disseminate the assessed product to the appropriate users
- determine security trends and early warning indicators
- develop training material for professional security officers and assistants
-develop logistics plans, policies, procedures for military joint operations.
- providing technical and procedural advice in a broad range of logistics areas to regional chief of Staff; -develop, maintain
accountability systems for materials, services and contracts management - To serve as the Military region Security Adviser and reports to the Head regional Military Chief of Staff on all security-related
matters
- Advise the regional chief of Staff on all security-related matters and participate in discussions and development of security
policies and procedures
- Undertake threat and risk assessments for all 2nd military Area of Responsibility where military personnel are present
- Contribute to the planning, implementation, evaluation of effectiveness of security plans and other aspects of security
operations
- Review and monitor activities related to the Military security program and Military security plans, including all aspects
related to elaboration, development and updating of such plans
- Establish lines of communication with security focal points and all governmental structures for coordination
- Establish and maintain dialog with international institutions, NGO for coordination of efforts in the event of natural disasters
Security Area Supervisor
Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Nuclear, Infrasound, and Seismic Data analyst
Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization
Education
Master -
Hygiene, Security, environment and quality management
Burkina Faso11.2015
Diploma -
Logistics Management
university of Nancy, France02.2010
Senior military Engineering specialization course - Civil Engineering
Ecole D'ingenieur Du Genie De Bizerte
Tunisia01.1998
Military Engineering Qualification Training Diploma - Military Engineering
Military engineering center of Menzel Jemil
Tunisia06.1996
bachelor's degree -
military sciences
military academy Burkina Faso09.1991
University diploma -
Electrical Engineering
University of Dakar, Senegal08.1989
Skills
- Security risk management
- Policy development processes
- Emergency response
- Strategic planning
- Investigation management
- Budgeting and finance
- Decision-making
- Emergency communication systems
- Incident investigation
- Crisis response leadership
- Security training development
- Inter-agency collaboration
Training
- 11/01/07, Anti-terrorism officer certificate cATO, S2 Safety and Intelligence Institute - USA
- 09/01/07, National Security and Defense Strategy certificate, Inter-American Defense College - USA
- 04/01/08, Certified PRINCE2, Austria
- 04/01/09, Certified ITIL V.3, Austria
- 06/01/10, Security Sector reform training, German Conflict Transformation Center
- 04/01/14, Security Certification Program, United Nations Department for Safety and Security
Personal Information
Title: Senior Security Officer
Additional Abilities
Fluent in several African languages spoken in East and West Africa, French and English., Familiar with standard software, ATLAS, Quantum, Windows, Microsoft Office package.
Certification
- security management program
Languages
French
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Field Security Coordination Officer
United Nations Department of Safety and Security
09.2023 - Current
Country senior Security Adviser
United Nations Department of Safety and Security
08.2019 - 09.2023
Field Security Coordination Officer
United Nations Department of Safety and Security
12.2017 - 08.2019
Chief Security Officer
Department of Peacekeeping Operations
03.2017 - 12.2017
Regional Security Officer
Department of Peacekeeping Operations
10.2013 - 05.2017
Head Safety and Security Unit
United Nations Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights
02.2012 - 10.2013
Operation Centre officer
Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization
10.2006 - 08.2010
Chief security adviser, Minister of Defence
Ministry of defence
10.1991 - 05.1998
Security Area Supervisor
Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Nuclear, Infrasound, and Seismic Data analyst
Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization
Master -
Hygiene, Security, environment and quality management
Diploma -
Logistics Management
Senior military Engineering specialization course - Civil Engineering
Ecole D'ingenieur Du Genie De Bizerte
Military Engineering Qualification Training Diploma - Military Engineering
Military engineering center of Menzel Jemil
bachelor's degree -
military sciences
University diploma -
Electrical Engineering