Nizar Abid

Nizar Abid currently serves as the Regional Safety and Security Coordinator at the International Rescue Committee since October 2021, with previous roles including Senior Security & Humanitarian Access Coordinator in Bamako, Mali, and Security & Humanitarian Access Coordinator in Burkina Faso. Prior to this, Nizar held the position of Regional Security Coordinator for the Danish Refugee Council in the North Africa region. Nizar's extensive background includes corporate safety and security consulting in Tunisia, field security advising for UNHCR, and various security roles within the International Organization for Migration. Nizar's educational qualifications span multiple certifications in safety and health management, complemented by a Mini MBA in Administration and Business Management from the Académie Canadienne de Management et de Technologie.