PABLO SARLI's Resume

PABLO SARLI

Safety & Security Manager

Male

37 y/o

Others

Live in Spain

Nationality Spain

Summary

Global Security and Resilience Leader with 10+ years leading teams and strategy in high-threat environments across Americas, MENA, and complex operational contexts. Senior Management Team (SMT) member with extensive experience providing executive briefings on security threats, crisis response, and risk management to Senior Leadership and Boards of Directors. Expert in designing, implementing, and scaling Security Risk Management Frameworks (SRMF) across multi-country portfolios; managing crisis response and Emergency Management Teams; and ensuring funder compliance (USAID, EU, UK) through Enterprise Risk Management systems. Proven leadership directing security officers, creating and building teams, country-based focal points, and regional security networks. Specialised in translating geopolitical threats into actionable security protocols, building organisational resilience, and enabling safe operations in challenging contexts.

Work experience

Safety & Security Manager
Clinton Health Access Initiative
2025.02-Current
(a year)
• Lead Risk Register & Security Management Plans across Americas; conduct country risk assessments & deliver safety risk management trainings. • Oversee incident response, crisis preparedness, & liaison with networks for threat visibility. • Embed security awareness across diverse teams; support affected communities in safety-conscious program delivery.
Global Access / Hard to Reach Advisor
Danish Refugee Council
2023.06-2024.09
(a year)
• Standardised access standards and risk-aware toolkits across 15+ missions, supporting community partners documenting violations in hard-to-reach zones. • Designed and delivered trainings on security risk management for humanitarian engagement; built partner capacity. • Co-founded DRC Access Unit; represented organisation in global forums including security-related consortiums. • Provided surge coverage during leadership gaps; acted as technical focal point for regional teams.
Safety & Security Coordinator Americas
Danish Refugee Council
2020.02-2023.06
(3 years)
• Implemented Security Risk Management Framework (SRMF) across 20 LAC areas; co-led Crisis Management Team. • Launched COVID-19 SOPs, conducted SRAs, trained national teams (resiliencebuilding). • Expanded operations across 5 countries despite elevated risk; maintained ≥95% audit compliance and security protocols.
Security, Context & Access Advisor
Humanity & Inclusion
2018.11-2020.01
(a year)
• Led crisis surge response during Turkish incursion: coordinated evacuation of 25 expats, protected 300+ national staff with 0 casualties, sustained 24/7 Hostile Environment Awareness
Log. Support
Medecins du Monde
2017.08-2018.11
(a year)
Developed Security Risk Management frameworks and comprehensive risk assessments for rapid-response deployments across volatile operational areas; established security procedures and incident protocols aligned with organizational standards. Liaised with government authorities, local police, emergency agencies, and INGOs to facilitate safe access and coordinate security operations; managed incidents and emergency protocols with external partners. Trained staff in security risk management, incident reporting, and safe access procedures; built organizational capacity in security awareness and emergency response protocols.

Educational experience

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Master Expert in Management & Prevention of International Crises
2016.08-2017.09
(a year)
Master Expert in Management & Prevention of International Crises
Universidad del Salvador
International Relations
2007.03-2013.07
(6 years)
Bachelor in International Relations