FRANCIS EKUNOIT
Security Risk Management | Humanitarian Access
Highest degree :
Masters
Field of study :
Security management
Location :
Kenya
Citizenships :
Kenyan
Experience :
21 Year(s)
Countries :
Kenya
Gender :
Male
Sectors :
Humanitarian and Development
Consultant-Field monitoring
Lodwar/kakuma
INSO
May 2025
-Present
• Conduct security risk analysis and conflict assessments to inform humanitarian access planning, operational continuity, and duty of care strategies. • Prepare tri-weekly incident reports with real-time verification and analysis to enhance situational awareness and support evidence-based decision-making. • Issue timely early warning alerts and threat advisories on high-impact incidents and emerging risks to support proactive risk mitigation. • Produce weekly analytical briefs on conflict dynamics, cross-border insecurity, access constraints, and actor behavior to guide programmatic adjustments. • Respond to information requests from INSO and partners through structured follow-up reports to strengthen inter-agency coordination. • Maintain and expand a trusted local information network to triangulate data and support conflict-sensitive programming. • Provide strategic advice on operational risk forecasting and trend monitoring to help partners anticipate changes in the security environment. • Liaise with humanitarian actors and offer consultative support on access negotiations, incident reporting, and field-level security coordination
Security Manager- USAID STAWI Project
Nairobi
Development Alternate Inc (DAI)
May 2024
-May 2025
• Advise and support the Chief of Party and senior management on all aspects of security risk management, operational resilience, crisis preparedness, and continuity of operations. • Develop, implement, and regularly review the Project Security Plan in line with DAI Global security policies. • Conduct Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), vulnerability assessments, and site security assessments for offices, staff accommodations, and field sites to inform operational planning and ensure compliance with Minimum Operating Security Standards. • Provide timely and context-driven security advice, including anticipatory threat analysis, risk mitigation strategies, and scenario-based contingency planning. • Oversee incident and crisis management, ensuring prompt reporting, coordination with Global Security and relevant actors, and structured post-incident review • Monitor the dynamic threat environment through contextual analysis, stakeholder engagement, and real-time information gathering to inform mission planning and decision-making. • Coordinate secure travel, including journey management, route assessments, and movement advisories, ensuring safety during field missions and travel across high-risk areas. • Provide operational and remote technical security support to field teams, ensuring alignment with project security plan measures and operational priorities. • Coordinate closely with UNDSS, INSO, PLSO, UN agencies, OSAC, and host government counterparts to support cohesive and context-specific security arrangements. • Manage contracted security service providers, including quality assurance, oversight of guard services, and readiness checks of emergency systems (e.g., communications, access control, GPS tracking, trauma kits). • Conduct security training and awareness initiatives, including inductions, pre-deployment briefings, simulation exercises, and gender-sensitive modules on personal safety, situational awareness, and risk mitigation. • Promote a culture of security risk awareness and compliance by embedding security into project planning, budgeting, and daily operations. • Support and coach wardens, focal points, and key staff on security roles and responsibilities, fostering teamwork and individual accountability.
Security Risk Management Advisor
Nairobi
GIZ Kenya/ Somalia
April 2017
-May 2024
• Advise and support the Country Director and senior management on Security Risk Management (SRM), crisis preparedness, and business continuity, in line with GIZ protocols. • Deliver tailored threat and risk assessments (TRA) to inform safe and effective mandate delivery in complex environments. • Lead the development and review of Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) and the Country Security Plan, ensuring compliance with Minimum Operating Security Standards. • Conduct field security assessments to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation measures aligned with the Security Level System (SLS). • Monitor compliance with SRM measures, including curfews, roadblocks, movement controls, and access procedures at offices, compounds, and residences. • Oversee emergency systems, communication trees, evacuation protocols, warden structures, and secure transport, ensuring regular testing and updates of HRE and MEDEVAC plans. • Support critical incident management, ensuring timely Security Incident Reports (SIRs) and post-incident reviews for organizational learning. • Provide field-based and remote technical security support, including mission planning and risk mitigation. • Liaise with UNDSS, UN agencies, INSO, NGOs, host governments, and private security to enable coordination and shared situational awareness. • Design and facilitate gender-sensitive, person-centered security trainings for staff, partners, and Security Focal Points. • Promote compliance with SRM protocols via briefings, onboarding, and continuous staff engagement aligned with GIZ values. • Support the Warden System and contribute to localized security structures, ensuring clear roles and effective communication. • Produce analytical reports, incident trends, and situational updates to enhance early warning and operational planning. • Coordinate and deliver security trainings (e.g., SAIT, HEAT), tailored to gender and diversity needs, aligned with Duty of Care principles. • Plan, authorize, and monitor mission movements per GIZ travel protocols, SRAs, and contingency measures, ensuring operational continuity.
Sergeant At Arms
Lodwar
Turkana County Legislative Assembly
June 2014
-April 2017
• Provide regular advice to the Speaker and Clerk of the County Assembly on protective security measures and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) aligned with legal and institutional frameworks to safeguard personnel, property, and operations. • Oversaw security operations for legislative premises and public sessions, ensuring adherence to occupational safety, fire prevention protocols, and emergency response planning in line with the duty of care principle. • Conducted security risk assessments and environmental scanning to identify emerging threats and recommend mitigation strategies, thereby contributing to evidence-based decision-making and organizational resilience. • Managed internal security personnel and coordinated inter-agency operations with local law enforcement to maintain public order, manage crowd control during official functions, and ensure secure movement of dignitaries. • Investigate incidents involving county assets, including vehicle-related losses, and collaborate with police to enhance accountability and reduce recurrence. • Conduct routine security briefings and promote staff awareness on safety procedures and a culture of vigilance and compliance. • Develop and implement the first Security Management Plan and SOPs for the Turkana County Assembly, strengthening institutional preparedness and access control procedures in alignment with Results-Based Management principles. • Design and rollout Access Control Management System, reducing unauthorized access incidents and supporting effective visitor management and perimeter control. • Carry out training sessions for security wardens, enhancing their technical proficiency in surveillance, conflict de-escalation, and incident reporting, which improved operational performance and compliance with internal security protocols. • Design security reporting tools and checklists, improving documentation, incident tracking, and data-driven planning.
Governance & Advocacy Manager/ Head of Programs
Lodwar
Agency For Cross Border Pastoralist development(APaD)
March 2013
-March 2014
• Lead program design and implementation in line with results-based management, aligning activities with organizational goals and donor compliance requirements. • Facilitate the development and integration of the Turkana County Contingency Plan into the CIDP, strengthening local preparedness and inter-agency coordination. • Recruit and manage cross-functional teams, establish performance management systems, and foster collaboration, enhancing program delivery and internal accountability. • Initiate and support the formation of the Turkana County Environmental Hub, uniting CSOs, government ministries, and technical experts to advance policy dialogue and environmental governance. • Guide the drafting of environmental regulations later adopted by the County Assembly, promoting sustainable resource management and legislative reform. • Establish and train CMDRR community groups, leading participatory risk assessments and action planning to strengthen local resilience and ownership. • Conduct community workshops on sustainable resource use and mapping, promoting technological awareness, inclusion, and civic engagement. • Apply risk mitigation strategies and internal process improvements to enhance project outcomes, ensure duty of care, and advance gender mainstreaming. • Lead conflict resolution between the organization and community over a budget misunderstanding, promoting transparency, reinforcing accountability, and restoring trust through inclusive dialogue.
Project officer
Lodwar
Agency For Cross Border Pastoralist development(APaD)
April 2012
-March 2013
• Oversee implementation of governance, peacebuilding, and cross-border development initiatives through effective project coordination, ensuring timely delivery of key outputs aligned with results-based management principles. • planning and organizing of stakeholder meetings, cross-border forums, and capacity-building workshops, enhancing inter-agency coordination, knowledge exchange, and operational coherence. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project databases and tracking tools, enabling informed decision-making and improving project performance monitoring and reporting. • Prepare reports, presentations, and meeting documentation, supporting evidence-based accountability, follow up on action points, and strategic reflection by senior leadership. • Strengthen stakeholder communication and visibility by developing and sharing project briefs, updates, and advocacy materials with local communities, partners, and government officials. • Play a key role in logistics planning and coordination for field activities, training sessions, and regional convenings, contributing to seamless program delivery and operational efficiency. • Promote collaboration and teamwork across implementing partners, field teams, and community groups, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and adaptive learning. • Apply technological awareness in the use of project management tools and digital documentation platforms to enhance data accuracy, storage, and accessibility.
Research Assistant
Lodwar
Tulane University / NASCOP Kenya
January 2012
-April 2012
• Carry out interviews, record, transcribe, and translate In-depth interviews and Focus groups. • Name and store collected qualitative data. • Mobilization for data collection.
Police Officer-Tactical trainer
Gilgil
Kenya National Police( Anti-Stock theft Unit)
March 2002
-June 2009
• Conduct instruction on firearms handling, marksmanship fundamentals, and tactical shooting techniques, including close-quarters battle (CQB) and simulations. • Plan, manage, and supervise live-fire exercises, serving as Range Safety Officer (RSO) and ensuring full compliance with range safety protocols. • Instruct on proper cleaning, maintenance, and inspection of small arms to ensure operational readiness and compliance with military standards. • Assess and certify individual and unit-level marksmanship performance, including weapons qualifications and combat readiness drills. • Update training materials, manuals, and SOPs related to weapons handling and musketry doctrine. • Mentor and guide junior personnel on weapons discipline, tactical confidence, and best practices in security and combat operations. • Coordinate and deliver refresher training to maintain consistent skill levels and operational preparedness across units.
Master of science in Governance, Peace & Security (Security Management option)
Nairobi
Africa Nazarene University
May 2020
-July 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Political science & Sociology
Nairobi
University of Nairobi
September 2012
-December 2016
Diploma In Security Management
Nairobi
Kenya institute of Security and criminal justice(KICJ)
September 2013
-November 2014
Diploma in Disaster management
Nairobi
Kenyatta University
January 2009
-December 2011