Tareq Omairi

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ABOUT TAREQ OMAIRI

From spearheading scientific exploration to enhancing global security, I am an experienced leader and expert in Forensics and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), currently serving as a Regional Officer at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in the Middle East and North Africa. My role involves strategic leadership and oversight, driving capacity-building initiatives that address and mitigate global security threats, including organized crime and terrorism.In my current position with the United Nations, I lead a diverse portfolio of projects across the MENA region, collaborating with international organizations, governmental agencies, and security professionals to strengthen forensic capacities. I manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs that span from Morocco to Iraq, ensuring the successful implementation of initiatives that enhance the capabilities of national authorities. I have successfully led over 200 training sessions globally, focusing on capacity building, Learning & Development, and crime prevention.Previously, I spearheaded the development of the Wim Kok Centre for Excellence and Learning at the International Commission on Missing Persons in The Hague, where I implemented vital forensic training initiatives. I hold a PhD in Astrobiology from the University of Sheffield - United Kingdom, and am certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Fellow of the British Higher Education Academy (FHEA).Key Skills: Project ManagementOpen-Source Intelligence (OSINT)Intelligence AnalysisCapacity BuildingMultidisciplinary CollaborationEducational LeadershipStrategic Planning and Implementation