CV of Murray McCullough (EUAM Chief of Personnel, Security and Protocol) - source: Linkedin

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Physically fit and academically qualified Senior Executive Officer with extensive international experience and success operating in adverse and uncharted political environments. Well developed leadership skills combined with a generosity of spirit, cultural sensitivity and absolute determination to fulfil the mission.

Eight years as an Officer in the Regular Army with service in Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Germany and with the Parachute Brigade. Ten years Reserve Army service to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Five years service as a Police Inspector in the Royal Hong Kong Police (Marine).
In civilian capacity, twenty years overseas various work in governance, development and security, including service in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Aceh (Indonesia) Timor-Leste and UN HQ New York.
This has developed key command and leadership skills which have proved effective, especially when under duress, overseas and in hostile environments.

Experience
UNODC Myanmar
Consultant on SSR
UNODC Myanmar
Jan 2014 – Present5 years 11 months

Yangon (Rangoon)
Together with colleagues, assisting national authorities prepared a road map for Police Transformation.
Together with colleagues, assisting national authorities prepared a road map for Police Transformation.

UN-DPKO
SSR Programme Officer
UN-DPKO
Oct 2011 – Present8 years 2 months

New York, New York
• In response to the new UN policy on Defence Sector Reform (DSR) which was signed off in August 2011, the appointment was created to operationalise the policy across the UN departments
• Defined a path for implementation of new DSR policy, specifically, identify Missions with DSR mandates and develop plans to support them.
• Established working 'partnership' with Office of Military Affairs (OMA)
• Designed and delivered ‘DSR in the UN’ training package, which includes video, powerpoint training sessions and background reference material.
• In response to the new UN policy on Defence Sector Reform (DSR) which was signed off in August 2011, the appointment was created to operationalise the policy across the UN departments
• Defined a path for implementation of new DSR policy, specifically, identify Missions with DSR mandates and develop plans to support them.
• Established working 'partnership' with Office of Military Affairs (OMA)
• Designed and delivered ‘DSR in the UN’ training package, which includes video,...

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United Nations
Snior SSR Programme Officer
United Nations
2007 – Present12 years

United Nations - Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Chief SSR Unit, UNMIT
United Nations - Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Jul 2007 – Jul 20114 years 1 month

Timor-Leste
• Mandated under UNSCR 1704 of Aug 2006, the Unit was tasked to 'assist' the Government conduct an SSR Review and, to establish close working relationship with Donors, Bilaterals and Government.
• Secured US$ 4 million from donors to conduct a Review and engage in capacity building aspects of Reform.
Negotiated a project agreement with fund holder (UNDP) and the Government.
• Drew up Concept Paper on methodology of SSR in Timor-Leste and recruited team of twenty five.
• Review & Reform aspects moved forward concurrently, with Review Plan completed and endorsed by Government in May 2011
• Mandated under UNSCR 1704 of Aug 2006, the Unit was tasked to 'assist' the Government conduct an SSR Review and, to establish close working relationship with Donors, Bilaterals and Government.
• Secured US$ 4 million from donors to conduct a Review and engage in capacity building aspects of Reform.
Negotiated a project agreement with fund holder (UNDP) and the Government.
• Drew up Concept Paper on methodology of SSR in Timor-Leste and recruited team of twenty five.
• Review &...

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Aceh Monitoring Mission
International Team Leader
Aceh Monitoring Mission
Aug 2005 – Sep 20061 year 2 months

Tapaktuan, Aceh, Indonesia

Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM) – Team Leader
• The Peace Mission of 250 international monitors, recruited from the EU and ASEAN countries, was set up to monitor the implementation of the Helsinki Agreement bringing to an end a thirty year insurrection in Aceh, Indonesia.
• Chosen to lead the largest District, with a boundary of three hundred miles and a population of 350,000.
• Set up the Field Office Tapaktuan from scratch, negotiated contracts, recruited drivers, interpreters and domestic staff.
• Implemented appropriate security and safety measures including emergency evacuation plan for tsunami; wrote Standard Operating Procedures specific to the area.
• Supervised and allocated tasks to monitors of ten different nationalities, which initially included weapons collection and destruction.
• Monitoring of non-organic Indonesian troops out of area; reintegration of former Insurgents (GAM) and preparation for elections.
• Worked closely with Civil Authorities, the Mayors, Police Chiefs, Military Commanders, and GAM to bring peace agreement to a successful and sustainable conclusion
Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM) – Team Leader
• The Peace Mission of 250 international monitors, recruited from the EU and ASEAN countries, was set up to monitor the implementation of the Helsinki Agreement bringing to an end a thirty year insurrection in Aceh, Indonesia.
• Chosen to lead the largest District, with a boundary of three hundred miles and a population of 350,000.
• Set up the Field Office Tapaktuan from scratch, negotiated contracts, recruited drivers, interpreters and...

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European Commission - Mostar Office
Head of Office
European Commission - Mostar Office
Jan 2000 – Sep 20044 years 9 months

Mostar

• Ten years unbroken service in this region resulting in considerable institutional memory from the war years; this unique status allowed immediate access to key local political players.
• Member of a close knit international community analysing the local political and economic situation and formulating appropriate responses. Reported directly to EC Ambassador and was available and utilised by other Diplomatic Missions.
• Worked closely with Operations branch in Sarajevo in the identification of projects, disbursement of funds, monitoring and liaison with implementing NGOs, totalling in excess of €50 million.
• Initiated and persuaded the local business community of the need for an Economic Regeneration Plan for the City; this involved securing funds and support for a Business Incubator.
• Member of the Organising Committee for the Reopening of the historic Old Bridge (Stari Most) in July 2004; attended by Prince of Wales, Presidents and other Heads of State.
• Ten years unbroken service in this region resulting in considerable institutional memory from the war years; this unique status allowed immediate access to key local political players.
• Member of a close knit international community analysing the local political and economic situation and formulating appropriate responses. Reported directly to EC Ambassador and was available and utilised by other Diplomatic Missions.
• Worked closely with Operations branch in Sarajevo in the...

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OHR Regional Office
Head of Administration
OHR Regional Office
Jan 1997 – Dec 19993 years

Mostar

• Directly responsible for all aspects of Personnel, Transport, Communications, Security and Protocol.
• Close working relationships with International Military, Police, OSCE, UNHCR, and EC Monitors as well as all Mostar based NGOs.
• Long term and well-established relationship with local authorities based on respect and cultural understanding of the region.
• Senior member of the team developing new initiatives and a strategic plan for future operations within the Area of Responsibility. Conducted daily, general briefings for International Military, Police and NGOs developing standards of security, confidentiality and accuracy.
• Wrote Standard Operating Procedures for the Office comprising 60 international and 150 national staff members; established excellent team building and leadership skills.
• Budget planning and regular reporting to Head Office in Sarajevo on Personnel, Transport and Security. Tracking and monitoring of inventory, procurement and expenditure.
• Directly responsible for all aspects of Personnel, Transport, Communications, Security and Protocol.
• Close working relationships with International Military, Police, OSCE, UNHCR, and EC Monitors as well as all Mostar based NGOs.
• Long term and well-established relationship with local authorities based on respect and cultural understanding of the region.
• Senior member of the team developing new initiatives and a strategic plan for future operations within the Area of...

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European Administration of Mostar (EUAM)
Chief of Personnel, Security & Protocol
European Administration of Mostar (EUAM)
Jul 1994 – Dec 19962 years 6 months

Mostar

• Whilst conflict was still ongoing, responsible as part of the Team for setting up the new Administration under Herr Hans Koshnick and Chief of Staff Sir Martin Garrod, including the selection of national staff and allocation of tasks to the 10 different International Department Heads.
• Organised and managed in a tense post-war environment, the protocol arrangements for the Inauguration of the Administrator which involved the Presidents of BiH and Croatia, the German Foreign Minister and senior international military officers, followed by an extended tour of the ethnically divided City.
• Liaison Officer assisting UN Military in the demolition and reconstruction of the crucial Tito Bridge which involved chairing meetings and close liaison and co-operation with the local Police Forces.
• Analysed profiles, wrote reports and individually allocated national staff to specific Department Heads. Set standards, initiated career development and managed discipline. Prepared and wrote Emergency Evacuation Plan.
(The EUAM was mandated for 2 years until July 1996 but then entire office was subsumed into the Office of EC Special Envoy until Dec'96)
• Whilst conflict was still ongoing, responsible as part of the Team for setting up the new Administration under Herr Hans Koshnick and Chief of Staff Sir Martin Garrod, including the selection of national staff and allocation of tasks to the 10 different International Department Heads.
• Organised and managed in a tense post-war environment, the protocol arrangements for the Inauguration of the Administrator which involved the Presidents of BiH and Croatia, the German Foreign Minister and...

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Education
University of CambridgeUniversity of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)International Relations and Affairs
2004 – 2005

Activities and Societies: Debating Society

Thesis - Nation building amoung ethnic groups after a civil war: The Croats in BiH and Mostar
Thesis - Nation building amoung ethnic groups after a civil war: The Croats in BiH and Mostar

Honors & Awards
OBE
UK Government
Jul 1999
Officer - Order of the British Empire for services to Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Officer - Order of the British Empire for services to Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina