Very good knowledge of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the
International Committee of the Red Cross.
Very good knowledge of the Lake Chad and Sahel humanitarian contexts.
Specialist in Security and Safety Management of NGOs, Humanitarian Projects and
Programs.
Specialist in Training, Capacity Building, Development of Training Modules,
Monitoring and Evaluation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist, CURRICULUM
VITAE, ABDOURAMAN SAIDOU
Nationality, Maroua
07.1987
In Humanitarian Action, Protection of civilians, internally displaced
persons and refugees, restoring family links, etc
Roles and responsabilities :
- Provide INSO’s Burkina Faso products and services for the country's northern zone (Sahel, North
Boucle du Mouhoun and Centre-North regions) by producing contextual analyses
Lead weekly round tables with partner NGOs
Participate actively in various coordination platforms such as the CMCoord with OCHA, UNDSS, etc
Set up an active information network bringing together key national and international players
Helping NGOs to develop their own security management capacities by providing sound advice on
risk management policies, site security and crisis management
Supervise, strengthen and support an operational team (18) and support staff (logistics,
administration, HR)
Acting as Deputy Country Manager in the event of absence, ..
Roles and responsabilities:
- Helping to understand the needs in terms of Protection of the Civilian Population (PPC) and Protection
of Family Links (PLF) and developing an appropriate response
Implementing Protection of Family Links (PFL) activities with the Cameroon Red Cross
Contribute to the consolidation of Protection statistics
Develop and maintain a network of relevant contacts on site and in the field (military and civilian
authorities, non-state armed actors, civil society, Protection or Human Rights NGOs, etc.) ..
Marital Status: Maried, 2 children
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCIES
11.2017
Participation in the international colloquium on IHL and Islam in Niamey, Niger, as part of
the Networking program (Creation and maintenance of a network of key contacts for access to conflict zones
and the security of personnel and operations in Lake Chad)
March 2017: Participation in a symposium in Dakar, Senegal, on Networking at the ICRC
February 2017: Participation in a colloquium in Niamey, Niger, as part of the ICRC's regional Networking
and IHL-Islam strategy in the Lake Chad Basin
UNIVERSITY STUDIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Communication and Networking Officer
Red
02.2017 - 12.2019
Cross (ICRC) – Maroua Sub-delegation and Yaoundé Delegation
Consultant
UNICEF
01.2011 - 01.2017
Facilitator with GIZ, UNDP, USAID, EQUAL ACCESS, IOM, UNESCO, , AFD, CCFD… in Far North region - Cameroon for Peace, Social cohesion, Resilience, living
together, Interreligious and comminatory dialogues…
Field Coordinator
DDR
02.2020 - 01.2023
Japan
- IOM Project implemented by the Cameroon Association for Interreligious Dialogue
(ACADIR)
Education
Master’s degree - Peace, Securty and Intégration
Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches, University of Maroua
2024
Master’s degree - international and strategic studies, Letters and Social Sciences
University of Maroua
2025
Bachelor’s degree - political history and international Relations
University of N'Gaoundéré
2012
Diploma of Secondary Education Teacher - undefined
University of Maroua
2011
Law
University of N'Gaoundéré
2008
North Zone Base Manager - Sahel - undefined
INSO
Since May 2023
Participation in the 3rd Advanced IHL Course in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. - undefined
January 2019
Participation in the ICRC Integration Course (SIP) in Kigali-Gisenyi - Letters and Social Sciences
Saïbou ISSA, University of Maroua
August 2018
Accomplishments
Maroua, Far North region, Cameroon / Dori, Sahel region, Burkina Faso
Expert in humanitarian safety and activities
As from May 2023 : Safety Advisor North – International NGO Safety Organization (INSO) – based in
Dori, Sahel region – Burkina Faso
February 1 to April 30, : Protection Officer – International Committee of the Red-Cross
(ICRC) Maroua Sub-delegation – Cameroon
Roles and responsabilities:
- Continuously assess the security situation in the Far North region and draw up regular reports on how
the situation is evolving to enable teams to be deployed more effectively
Ensure effective coordination of security information and instructions with programs and operations
Design and run security-related training courses
Manage office security, stock and maintain security trunks in the office
Supervise a team of eight (08) field agents in the areas of intervention..
5- TRAINING COURSES AND CERTIFICATES
- February-March 2024: Certificate in Humanitarian Action and Protection of Internally Displaced Persons
and Refugees (AHPPDIR) - 5th Cohort - Cabinet SAM Consulting - Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
October 2023: Certificate in Security and Safety Management for Humanitarian Projects and Programs
(GSSPPH) - Cabinet SAM Consulting - Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
March 2023: Certificate in Integrity at the ICRC - Online course
February 2023: Certificate in Management of a Protection Office - Online
February 2023: Certificate in Cyber Security Training at the ICRC - Online
February 2023: Certificate in Introduction to Cybersecurity at the ICRC - Online
August 2018: Certificate in ICRC Code of Conduct – Online
March 2017: Certificate in Restoring Family Links (RFL)-Psychosocial First Aid (PSS) - Online
February 2017: University Certificate in Peace and Security (CUPS): Center of Studies and Research in
Peace, Safety and Integration (CERPSI) - University of Maroua-Cameroon AUTRES INFORMATIONS
Langues :
- French : C2
- English : C1
- Arabic: B2
- Peul/Fulani : Mother Tongue Références : Oumar ALHOUSSEINY, Deputy Directeur – INSO, Burkina Faso Tel: 00226
Timeline
Field Coordinator
DDR
02.2020 - 01.2023
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCIES
11.2017
Communication and Networking Officer
Red
02.2017 - 12.2019
Consultant
UNICEF
01.2011 - 01.2017
Specialist, CURRICULUM
VITAE, ABDOURAMAN SAIDOU
Nationality, Maroua
07.1987
Master’s degree - Peace, Securty and Intégration
Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches, University of Maroua
Master’s degree - international and strategic studies, Letters and Social Sciences
University of Maroua
Bachelor’s degree - political history and international Relations
University of N'Gaoundéré
Diploma of Secondary Education Teacher - undefined
University of Maroua
Law
University of N'Gaoundéré
North Zone Base Manager - Sahel - undefined
INSO
Participation in the 3rd Advanced IHL Course in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. - undefined
Participation in the ICRC Integration Course (SIP) in Kigali-Gisenyi - Letters and Social Sciences
Administrative Assistant at Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender AffairsAdministrative Assistant at Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs