Palash Kausher (He / Him)

Regional Security Coordinator

USAID -Feed the Future Program, West Africa

Master's DegreeNile University of Nigeria

Nigeria

Summary

Bringing over 25 years of global expertise in counterterrorism, counterintelligence, security risk management, hostage incident management (HIM), crisis response and security training. I lead a team which oversees personnel and physical security in 5 countries across the Sub-Saharan Africa. This effort involves assessing risk and swiftly executing robust and comprehensive on-site responses to evolving threats. I have experience working in remote locations with limited resources and or resourceless for extended periods and having security constraints caused by conflict and or post-conflict scenarios. Experienced in multi-sectoral coordination, including in rapid-onset emergencies. I am recognized as a subject matter expert in kidnap-for-ransom (KFR) resolution, having successfully led or advised on the resolution of over 100 cases in the North west and Northeast Nigeria.

Experience

  • torts / conflict resolution
  • administration
  • personnel / human resources
  • events / training
  • international development
  • ec
  • united states
  • nigeria
  • bangladesh
  • south sudan
  • mali
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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