Ðoni Vrtiprah

Monitor / OiC / Gaza , United Nations

Šibenik, Croatia

Security, fire fighting, prevention and mechanics
Good communication skills gained while meeting and working with different nations and cultures.
Constant learning and improvement via additional education
Preparation and management of fire-fighting
Police operations at sea and land, securing VIPs and investiagtions
Team sprit – good results are achieved with combined efforts of whole team.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
  • Government, Governance, Reforms
  • Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
Professional Experience:

1988 - 1991 Navy Shipyard Croatia - Marine Mechanic Technician
1991 - 1993 Ministry of Defence Croatia - Professioanal Soldier
1993 - 1996 Fire Brigade Croatia - Firefighter
1996 - 2014 Ministry of Interior Croatia - Secior Police Inspector
2015 - 2019 United Nations Somalia - Maritime Security Officer
2020 - 2024 United Natioans Djibouti - Cargo Inspection Specialist
2024 - present United Nations Gaza - Monitor / OiC

Education:

Public Administration curriculum inculed national and international laws, UNCLOS, criminology, procedural and substantive criminal law
in addition i finished Police and Firefigter Academy, Maritime HS

Also as personal training and education I posses maritime (STCW), ILEA, Advance Life Savings, Scanner and Dual pourpose items equipment certificate

Affiliations and Achievements:

Over 30 years of experience in rule of law and justice, law enforcement, investigations and security
sector reform, human trafficking and migrations ;
Vast experience in maritime affairs, working extensively as Ship and Port facility security officer and
Trainer and Instructor for maritime border security forces;
More than 25 years in Military, Fire Brigade and Police forces; Firefighting instructor fully
experienced in SWAT (special weapons and tactics), anti-terrorism and anti-piracy trainings;
Extensive experience in institutional strengthening, capacity building and trainings in the areas of rule
of law, security and maritime sector;
Excellent performance in VIP physical protection in AOR, including access control and close
protection, having worked as Team Leader and first Medic responder in the field in Close Protection
Unit;
Advanced Investigative/Intelligence collection techniques and forensic investigation skills, including
data analysis, evidence and preparation for forensic examination in the field after an accident/attack;
Ability to manage security challenges in conflict environments, conflict resolution skills and
mediation between parties;
Familiarized with practices in international drug control and crime prevention;
Capacity of establishing and fostering effective and constructive working relationships with
individuals of different cultural and educational backgrounds;
Strong team building skills, staff supervision and delegation of responsibilities; Advanced
management skills, problem-solving, coordination and multi-tasking;

Available for:

  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Bachelors

Languages:

English, Bosnian, Serbian, Montenegro

Nationality:

Croatia

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