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Bernard Wachiuri

Summary

I am a Detail-oriented intelligence professional adept at collecting and processing information;Strategic and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Reviewing records and making sound judgments about personnel, risks and field operations. A team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

I do have the ability to work in volatile and conflict areas and situations with my vast experience.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Intelligence Officer

Government Of Kenya
06.2017 - Current
  • Managed sensitive information with discretion, ensuring proper handling and dissemination to authorized personnel only.
  • Conducted reconnaissance to compile field information, focusing on [Type] locations.
  • Mentored junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
  • Monitored surveillance and personnel to maximize unit and facility safety.
  • Collection of Intelligence
  • Team leader of a multi agency comprises of state security agencies
  • Supervision and manning of critical Vehicle check point in close border ops
  • Covert ops
  • Classified ops
  • Training other officers in arms and general body physical fitness
  • Security assessment and security advisory
  • Performed interviews and interrogations of suspected terrorists and prisoners.
  • Prioritized threat levels for analyzing and communication.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by streamlining intelligence gathering processes and implementing new analytical techniques.
  • Contributed to crisis response readiness by participating in emergency preparedness exercises simulating various threat scenarios.
  • Collaborated with interagency partners to develop comprehensive threat assessments and mitigation strategies.
  • Improved internal communication channels by developing standard operating procedures for efficient information flow among team members.
  • Analyzed and collected various forms of data.
  • Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
  • Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
  • Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into critical government installation
  • Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.

Military Officer

Kenya Defence Forces
03.2009 - 04.2017
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Collection of Intelligence
  • Surveillance
  • Peace keeping mission in South Sudan.( 2014-2016) which my roles included

1 Participating of military patrols in the volatile general area of South Sudan.

2 Providing escort to UNMISS civilian staff on official duties in the field.

3 Providing Escort duties for VIP (eg foreign head of missions,senior Civilian staff and other dignitaries)

4 Security assessment of critical UNMISS installation in South Sudan

5 Training of UNMISS staff in Security awareness in conflict and Volatile situations

6 processing and handling dangerous goods

7 acted as a quick reaction force for civillian evacuation within South Sudan

  • Security assessment of critical Government installation.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Ability to work in Volatile and in areas of conflict and situations
  • Coordinated joint exercises with foreign military partners to strengthen alliances and improve interoperability.
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations of equipment maintenance programs, identifying areas for improvement and increasing overall functionality rates.
  • Spearheaded risk management initiatives to mitigate potential hazards during complex operations.
  • Developed contingency plans to minimize the impact of unforeseen challenges during critical missions.
  • Collaborated with interagency partners to enhance information-sharing and coordination, resulting in more effective operational planning.
  • Protected and guided personnel under command, maintaining safety, well-being, and mission readiness.
  • Monitored enemy units in hostile zones and reports on information.
  • Worked closely with civilian agencies to coordinate military operations and carry out orders.
  • Directed intelligence gathering efforts, resulting in accurate assessments of enemy capabilities and intentions.
  • Served as a key liaison between military units and civilian agencies during disaster relief operations, facilitating efficient coordination efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

Mt Kenya University
Nairobi
08.2023

Certificate - General Intelligence Officers Basic Course

NIC
12.2022

Certificate - Call Data Analysis

NIC
06.2021

Certificate - Sniper

Armed Forces Czech Republic 601 Special Forces
10.2019

Certificate - Hazardous Materials Technician 1

United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency
01.2017

Certificate - Emergency Operations Centre

International Peace Support Training Centre
10.2016

Certificates - Disaster Preparedness Planning

International Peace Support Training Centre
09.2016

Certificate - International Humanitarian Law And Armed Conflict

Peace Operations Training Institute
06.2014

Certificate - Tools For Creative Peacebiulding

United States Institute of Peace
06.2014

Certificate - Security Sector Reforms

United Nation Institute For Training And Research
05.2014

Certificate - Advance Security in The Field

United Nation Department of Safety And Security
04.2014

Certificates - Training of UN Staff Pre-deployment in Hostility

UNMISS Security Training Unit
Sudan
04.2014

High School Diploma -

Ruthagati High School
Nyeri, Nyeri District, Kenya
12.2007

Skills

  • Open Source Intelligence
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Cultural understanding
  • Physical Fitness
  • Geopolitical Awareness
  • Technical Surveillance
  • Threat Assessment
  • Innovative thinking
  • Information Gathering
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Data Analysis
  • Report Writing
  • Counterterrorism
  • Counterintelligence Operations
  • Data Security
  • Human Intelligence Collection
  • Hostage rescue
  • Image analysis
  • Interrogation Techniques
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Covert action planning
  • Strong critical thinking capabilities
  • National security understanding
  • Incident Reporting
  • Threat detection
  • Intelligence Gathering
  • Security clearance procedures
  • Intelligence surveillance
  • Suspect interrogation

Timeline

Intelligence Officer

Government Of Kenya
06.2017 - Current

Military Officer

Kenya Defence Forces
03.2009 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

Mt Kenya University

Certificate - General Intelligence Officers Basic Course

NIC

Certificate - Call Data Analysis

NIC

Certificate - Sniper

Armed Forces Czech Republic 601 Special Forces

Certificate - Hazardous Materials Technician 1

United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Certificate - Emergency Operations Centre

International Peace Support Training Centre

Certificates - Disaster Preparedness Planning

International Peace Support Training Centre

Certificate - International Humanitarian Law And Armed Conflict

Peace Operations Training Institute

Certificate - Tools For Creative Peacebiulding

United States Institute of Peace

Certificate - Security Sector Reforms

United Nation Institute For Training And Research

Certificate - Advance Security in The Field

United Nation Department of Safety And Security

Certificates - Training of UN Staff Pre-deployment in Hostility

UNMISS Security Training Unit

High School Diploma -

Ruthagati High School
Bernard Wachiuri