Peter Murunga

Focused and dedicated Security professional with 30 years of valuable experience in Security & Safety operations, Logistics and Administration, Training, Communication, Emergency preparedness and Business Continuity Planning. Personable leader with ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Adept at analyzing security situations, developing and implementing effective security policies and procedures in liaison with clients and stakeholders to achieve organization’s goal. Accomplished Security Manager with over 30 years of experience. Committed to strategic planning and delivery of large-scale objectives while maintaining highest levels of integrity and respect. Applies advanced technical, business and logistics acumen to streamline processes. Adept at driving cross-functional teams within high-pressure and deadline-driven environments.

• June 2006 - Feb 2007 - Kenya Peace Support Training Centre (PSTC), Karen, Nairobi. Conducted research for the Centre and training international peacekeepers and observers from all over the world.
• Jan 2006 - June 2006: Senior Instructor - Kenya Army School of Transport - Nairobi. Formulated and implemented of training curriculum and programmes based on end user needs. Trained of both vehicle operators (drivers) and their managers.
• Jan 2005 - Jan 2006: Military Observer, African Mission in Sudan (AMIS) in Darfur. Monitored adherence to agreements by all parties to the conflict in Darfur.
• July 2002 - Jan 2005: Motor Transport Officer- Defence HQs, Nairobi.
• Nov 2000 - Jul 2002: Officer Commanding Transport Company, Transport Battalion.
• Jan 1996 – Nov 2000: Instructor/Admin Officer Army School of Transport, Nairobi.
• August 1992 - Dec 1995: Transport Platoon Commander, Transport Battalion.

• Martha Kitutu, Regional Operations Manager, Alliance of Bioversity & CIAT, +254728604335, m.kitutu@cgiar.org
• Joanes Okumu, Security Lead EA, Unilever, +254 20 2604 309, +254 733 99 76 81, Joanes.Okumu@unilever.com
• David Kanini, Chief Finance and Operations Officer, CIFOR-ICRAF, +254 20 722 44542 or +254 722 350 080, d.kanini@cifor-icraf.org

• Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies, strengthening partnerships and enhancing overall community safety.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by regularly reviewing policies, procedures, and best practices for regional security management.
• Created and maintained detailed documentation of security incidents, providing valuable insights for future risk assessments and mitigation efforts.
• Provided expert guidance on physical security infrastructure upgrades, ensuring optimal protection for facilities and personnel.
• Served as a primary point of contact for all internal stakeholders regarding matters related to regional security operations.
• Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement emergency response plans for various crisis scenarios.
• Maintained a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information related to organizational assets, employees, or clients.
• Was part of the Crisis Management team during Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis in 2021 - 23
• Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and standards to protect CIFOR-ICRAF staff, property, facilities, operations, and proprietary information globally.
• Conducted Security Risk Assessments for ICRAF and later CIFOR-ICRAF facilities and project sites globally.
• Conducted and organized alongside senior management all security education programs, training, travel briefings, and organized issue of ID badges.
• Continuous and comprehensive Security Risk Assessment of ICRAF’s Global and Regional offices.
• Continuous Security Risk Assessment and mitigation of various calamitous security risks across ICRAF’s geographical spread.
• Continual review of enhanced Evacuation Plan that covers ICRAF global offices.
• Continuous liaison with various Host Nations’, United Nations Department of Safety and Security and other INGO security agencies for the benefit of the organization
• Reviewed Crisis Response Plan for various security scenarios each with its own Response Procedures.
• Member of the Centre’s Business Continuity Plan Committee – supported the revamping of the BCP.
• Supported the successfully evacuation of ICRAF staff to safety in Mali to Burkina Faso in March 2012 following a coup d’état in the country on 22 March 2012