Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professionalassociationmembership
Personal Information
References
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BARNABAS WANYAMA

BARNABAS WANYAMA

Public administration,Migration management and Border Management Expert

Summary

I am an objective oriented assertive and a go getter team leader well versed in matters of Forced and irregular migration, general management, government policy formulation and analysis. I have the capability to manage people and lead them towards attainment of the organizational goals having trained in behavioral and change management.

I am dedicated Immigration Officer with over 15 years of hands-on experience interviewing applicants and reviewing documents to assess applicant's potential citizenship. In-depth knowledge of intelligence gathering and investigative procedures. Respectful and diligent professional skillful in collecting and disseminating immigration information and conducting positive community relations. Proficient in computer application including spread sheets.

Dependable Border Protection Officer with experience investigating and inspecting people and carrier goods. Adept at detecting border law infractions and violations. Detailed Immigration Officer polished in scrutinizing passports and other travel documents of travelers and immigrants to verify validity. Comprehensive experience interviewing travelers to cross-check authenticity of travel documents and prevent unauthorized travel. Strong communicator with excellent interactive skills and fluency in english,swahili and local languages.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
2029
2029
years of post-secondary education

Work History

SENIOR IMMIGRATION OFFICER

DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION SERVICES
01.2009 - Current
  • Issuance and processing of secure and safe travel documents to applicants
  • Ensuring proper profiling of people entering and exiting the country
  • Offering quasi consular services to clients
  • Advising the policy makers on various emerging immigration matters including refugees laws and the global compact for refugees
  • Managing and controlling foreign nationals living within the country
  • Supervision and appraisal of junior and support staff
  • Preparation of quarterly reports on the performance the station
  • Investigation and apprehension of immigration offenders and prosecution
  • Patrolling within my area of jurisdiction to ensure no illegal immigrant is in the country
  • Issuance of visas, permits and passes to applicants
  • Maintenance of government property including management of the vehicles
  • Management and utilization of government resources effectively

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MOMBASA
1 2016 - 9 2016
  • Formulation and designing of instruments of reporting while monitoring and evaluating progress of programs and projects alongside monitoring the implementation of various programs
  • Facilitating meetings and training county government administration staff
  • Controlling funds allocated to county administration including procurement of items and services
  • Monitoring and evaluating performance of county administration unit in general including staff
  • Preparing reports on the progress of county government projects and programmes under administration docket
  • Drawing work plans for the staff in the administration section
  • Identifying performance indicators and targets
  • Monitoring the progress of various programs under the county administration
  • Management and maintenance of the department of administration fleet

SENIOR PRIVATE

KENYA DEFENCE FORCES
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Military regimental duties
  • Handling of heavy weapons on board Navy war ships and tugs
  • Supervising guarding duties
  • Securing the nation in general by participating in patrols at the sea, exercises and operations
  • Performing other clerical duties as assigned

Education

CERTIFICATE - BORDER SECURITY AND CONTROL

KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

POST GRADUTE DIPLOMA - MIGRATION MANAGEMENT

MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY
03.2022 - 06.2022

SENIOR MANAGEMENT COURSE - undefined

KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
07.2021 - 09.2021

IMMIGRATION PRACTICE - undefined

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE AT THE EGYPTIAN POLICE ACADEMY
09.2019 - 10.2019

MASTER'S - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
01.2013 - 01.2016

SHORT COURSE - PUBLIC RELATIONS

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

GOVERNMENT INDUCTION COURSE - undefined

KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

GENERAL CLERICAL COURSE - undefined

ARMED FORCES PAY AND CLERICAL SCHOOL
01.2008 - 01.2009

MILITARY COURSE - undefined

Skills

Asylum and refugee laws

Professionalassociationmembership

ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS AND MANAGERS IN AFRICA, 9816

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 03/12/83

References

  • Mr. Simon Onchiri, Principal Immigration Officer, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 0722 399 460, sonchirish@gmail.com
  • Maj (rtd) Idris Abdirahman, Political Advisor, Mombasa County Government, 0729 880 056, Amidris1979@gmail.com
  • Mr. Luke Luseno, Deputy Director Human Resource at the Judiciary, Judiciary, 0714 446 244, Luke.luseno@court.go.ke

Timeline

POST GRADUTE DIPLOMA - MIGRATION MANAGEMENT

MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY
03.2022 - 06.2022

SENIOR MANAGEMENT COURSE - undefined

KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
07.2021 - 09.2021

IMMIGRATION PRACTICE - undefined

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE AT THE EGYPTIAN POLICE ACADEMY
09.2019 - 10.2019

MASTER'S - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
01.2013 - 01.2016

SENIOR IMMIGRATION OFFICER

DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION SERVICES
01.2009 - Current

GENERAL CLERICAL COURSE - undefined

ARMED FORCES PAY AND CLERICAL SCHOOL
01.2008 - 01.2009

SENIOR PRIVATE

KENYA DEFENCE FORCES
01.2007 - 01.2009

SHORT COURSE - PUBLIC RELATIONS

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

GOVERNMENT INDUCTION COURSE - undefined

KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

MILITARY COURSE - undefined

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MOMBASA
1 2016 - 9 2016

CERTIFICATE - BORDER SECURITY AND CONTROL

KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
BARNABAS WANYAMAPublic administration,Migration management and Border Management Expert