Mahmudul Hassan
A seasoned professional with over 18 years of experience in Humanitarian Safety-Security, Access, and Capacity Building. Hold a BSc and MSc in Geography and Environment as well as a MSc in Disaster Management, and is currently based in Juba, South Sudan. Core expertise includes strategic safety and security leadership, humanitarian access negotiation, crisis leadership, and risk assessment and mitigation.
Throughout the career, demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes environments, particularly in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies across complex humanitarian contexts. Managed critical incidents, orchestrated access strategies during security crises, and represented organizations at national and international security coordination forums. Notable accomplishments include increasing operational effectiveness through conflict-sensitive approaches and managing critical security challenges in volatile regions like South Sudan.
Also a certified Safety, Security, and Risk Management Trainer and an INSO Certified Humanitarian Negotiations Trainer. Diverse professional portfolio includes key leadership roles at Save the Children, Action Against Hunger, and Grameenphone, where successfully integrated security frameworks into mainstream operations, developed contingency protocols, and enhanced team capacity in managing security risks.
With fluent English and native proficiency in Bangla, excels in multilevel operations management, stakeholder negotiation, and technology-driven security solutions. Proven leadership has significantly contributed to building resilient operational systems that support humanitarian missions under challenging conditions.
