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Ashil Mkindi Wachilu

Ashil Mkindi Wachilu

Military
Nairobi,Kenya

Summary

Maximizing the available resources for the enhancement of organizational objectives and sustainable competitive advantage by providing reliable and realistic logistic solutions Insightful Deputy manager with 30 years of experience in administration environment and commitment to maintaining high levels of safety and organization. Proven leader with great and detail-oriented observation skills. Goal-oriented with a calm and focused demeanor in stressful situations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Officer in Charge of Personnel

Eastern Commmand, KDF
02.2024 - Current
  • Staff officer in charge of training personnel, administration, movement control
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for new staff members, resulting in improved performance metrics across the team.
  • Mentored junior staff members on best practices in project management techniques, enhancing their professional skills while benefiting overall team performance.
  • Analyzed complex data sets to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making processes within the organization.

Camp Commandant

African Transition Mission in Somali (ATMIS)
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Camp administrator In charge of land, air and sea logistics and managing over 800 personnel in their administration, training and logistics. This enabled the mission to be very efficient in their operations and
  • Developed leaders within the organization through mentorship, guidance, and targeted professional development opportunities.
  • Increased inter-agency cooperation by fostering strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
  • Spearheaded community outreach efforts to strengthen relationships between the institution and local residents while enhancing public perception of the organization''s values and mission.
  • Optimized resource allocation by identifying redundancies within operations and reallocating assets where most effective.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce overall budget expenditures while maintaining operational effectiveness.

Deputy Commander

Garissa Logistics Base
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • In charge of land, air, and sea logistics base in support of Africa Union Somali Transition Mission ATMIS during United Nations and African Union Hybrid mission
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.

Sub Unit Commander

Kenya Army Corps of Transport (KACT)
01.2013 - 01.2015

In charge of Movement Control and administration which Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks ensuring efficiency in work

  • Successfully completed numerous voyages without incidents by focusing on proactive planning before each journey.
  • Cultivated positive work environment that fostered teamwork while maintaining high morale.
  • Safely transported passengers and cargo by adhering to strict safety guidelines and weather monitoring.
  • Reduced operational costs through effective budget management and strategic allocation of resources.

Movement Control

African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID)
08.2011 - 12.2012
  • In charge of Land, Air and Sea Logistics
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all activities related to movement control, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Managed complex schedules to maximize efficiency in movement control operations.
  • Enforced strict adherence to safety regulations within the team while executing critical tasks related to movement control coordination.
  • Assessed incoming requests for support, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and available resources effectively.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues in movement control operations.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Developed criteria and application instructions for federal and state public transportation programs.
  • Developed comprehensive contingency plans for potential disruptions in transportation routes or schedules.
  • Improved movement control coordination by streamlining processes and implementing efficient scheduling techniques.
  • Identified appropriate travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportation laws, regulations, protocols, and guidelines.

Transport Sub Unit Commander

Kenya Army Corps of Transport
07.2006 - 07.2011
  • In charge of Movement, Control and Administration
  • Regularly reviewed weather forecasts to determine the safest routes possible while minimizing delays due to adverse conditions.
  • Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.

Staff Officer in Charge of Operations

Kenya Army Headquarters
08.2002 - 12.2005
  • In charge Kenya Army Operations Centre
  • Conducted detailed risk assessments on potential projects or initiatives, enabling leadership to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation and prioritization.
  • Established strong cross-functional relationships with other departments, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.

Logistics Officer

UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO)
04.2001 - 06.2002
  • In charge of Movement Control
  • Managed logistics assets for timely and cost-effective delivery of cargos.
  • Managed functional areas of logistics.
  • Supervised logistics functions and operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ndumbinyi Primary School
Kenya
01.1991

High School Diploma -

Ndumbinyi Primary School
Kenya
01.1987

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Kenya School of Government
Kenya
07.2019

Strategic Studies - International Relations And Affairs

University of Nairobi
Kenya
07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Military Science

Defence Staff College, Kenya
Kenya
07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Military Science

Egerton University
Kenya
01.2017

Master of Science - Military Science

Kenya Military Academy
Kenya
11.1995

Associate of Arts - Military Science

Defence Forces School of Higher Education
Kenya
07.2010

Associate of Science - Fire Protection And Safety Technology

Kenya Defense Forces Fire Training School
Kenya
06.2010

Associate of Arts - Military Science

Defence Staff College
Kenya
08.2006

Associate of Science - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology

Kenya Defence Forces Fire Training School
Kenya
04.2004

Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Andmar Computer College
Kenya
04.2003

Associate of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Cambridge International College
Kenya
06.2002

Associate of Science - Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies

Kenya Army School of Transport
Kenya
07.1999

Associate of Science - Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies

Kenya Army School of Transport
Kenya
01.1996

Associate of Science - Military Science

Kenya Military Academy
Kenya
11.1995

Skills

  • Activity Planning
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Equipment management
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Program Management
  • Inclusion Practices

Accomplishments

  • Supervised a team of 800 staff members working with UN staff, local staff and contractors to achieve a designed mission in Somali

Shortcoursesandworkshopsattended

  • 09/2011: United Nations Advanced Security in the Field
  • 08/2011: United Nations Basic Security in the Field
  • 10/2015: Movement Control Planning, College of Logistics and Engineering (COLE), Uganda
  • 11/2008: Defence Instructional Techniques, Defence Forces School of Higher Education

Membership

Registered Fire and Safety Auditor, Ministry of Labour and Manpower Development (Kenya)

Othernames

Ashil Mkindi

Currentemployer

Ministry of Defence

Currentrank

Lieutenant Colonel

Idnumber

11654353

County

Taita Taveta

Placeofbirth

Taita Taveta

Height

5' 8''

Weight

84 Kg

Mission

Provide professional and positive, reliable logistic solutions based on organizational goals besides offering exceptional value to market dictates and dynamics

Physicaladdress

Thome Estate, Nairobi

Postaladdress

Box 5265, Nairobi, 00200

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/16/72
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Kenyan
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic)

Telcontact

+254 712806490 

Awards

  • 03/2023 - 02/2024: African Transition Mission in Somali (ATMIS), Medal for Distinguished Service
  • 10/2011 - 12/2012: United Nations Mission in Darfur (Sudan), Medal for Distinguished Service
  • 07/2001 - 06/2002: United Nations Mission in DRC, Medal for Distinguished Service

References

  • Brig. Richard Wambua Mwanzia, Kenya Defence Forces, +254 704 462 587, rwmwanzia@gmail.com
  • Prof. Livingstone M. H. Ngoo, Taita Taveta University, +254 735 160 898 / 722 490 180, livingngoo@gmail.com
  • Prof. Ngure Mwachofi, United States International University - Africa, +254 729 933 524 / 731 251 099, nmwachofi@usiu.ac.ke

Hobbies and Interests

  • Watching Documentaries
  • Videography of wildlife and nature
  • Travelling
  • Socialising

Training

  • 03/2010: Fire Auditor Seminar at the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Development
  • 09/2010: Road Safety and Logistics Seminar at the School of Transport

Fluent in English both both in writing and speaking

 I have learnt english as my second language in my junior school, senior school, university and used it in my day to day work.  

Languages

Swahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Staff Officer in Charge of Personnel

Eastern Commmand, KDF
02.2024 - Current

Camp Commandant

African Transition Mission in Somali (ATMIS)
01.2023 - 02.2024

Deputy Commander

Garissa Logistics Base
01.2015 - 12.2015

Sub Unit Commander

Kenya Army Corps of Transport (KACT)
01.2013 - 01.2015

Movement Control

African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID)
08.2011 - 12.2012

Transport Sub Unit Commander

Kenya Army Corps of Transport
07.2006 - 07.2011

Staff Officer in Charge of Operations

Kenya Army Headquarters
08.2002 - 12.2005

Logistics Officer

UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO)
04.2001 - 06.2002

High School Diploma -

Ndumbinyi Primary School

High School Diploma -

Ndumbinyi Primary School

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Kenya School of Government

Strategic Studies - International Relations And Affairs

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Science - Military Science

Defence Staff College, Kenya

Bachelor of Science - Military Science

Egerton University

Master of Science - Military Science

Kenya Military Academy

Associate of Arts - Military Science

Defence Forces School of Higher Education

Associate of Science - Fire Protection And Safety Technology

Kenya Defense Forces Fire Training School

Associate of Arts - Military Science

Defence Staff College

Associate of Science - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology

Kenya Defence Forces Fire Training School

Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Andmar Computer College

Associate of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Cambridge International College

Associate of Science - Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies

Kenya Army School of Transport

Associate of Science - Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies

Kenya Army School of Transport

Associate of Science - Military Science

Kenya Military Academy
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