JOHN MIGUI WAWERU
Senior Security And International Relational Professional
Mombasa
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer (Director General)
Kenya Wildlife Service
3 2019 - 12.2022
- Led the transformation of KWS into the leading wildlife conservation and management organization in the Eastern African Region
- Implemented strategic plans and programs, fostering wildlife security and international collaboration.
Deputy Commander (Kenya Naval Forces)
Mombasa
1 2011 - 1 2013
- Played a key role in strategic naval operations and international collaborations
- Responsible for overall training of all Naval personnel.
Base Commander
Kenya Naval Base
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Responsible for the logistical support of all Naval personnel
- Facilitated the logistical requirements of the Naval fleet of ships.
Defence Attaché
High Commission of Kenya
1 2006 - 1 2010
- Principal military advisor to the High Commissioner of Kenya to South Africa
- Representative of the Chief of Defence Forces in all matters related to defence in South Africa.
Education
PhD in International Studies -
Department of Diplomacy and International Studies, University of Nairobi
Master of Management (Security) - undefined
University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (Security) - undefined
University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Diploma in International Studies - undefined
University of Nairobi, Kenya
Diploma in Naval Science - undefined
Royal Navy, HMS Sultan & HMS Collinwood, Portsmouth, UK
Skills
Strategic Leadership and Management
Strategic Security Expertise
Strategic Plans and Programs
Strategic Level Organizational Skills
Wildlife Conservation
- Collaborative mindset
- Influencing skills
- Emergency Management
- Emergency Response
- Defensive Tactics
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Professional Demeanor
Certification Training
- 5th Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course, 2012, International Peace Support Training Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
- Officers Strategic Intelligence Course, 2006, School of Military Intelligence, Kenya
- National Defence Strategy Course, 2005, National Defence College, Karen, Kenya
- CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 2003, Cyber Networks Limited, Kenya
- Netherlands Defence Orientation Course (NDOC 5), 2002, Netherlands Defence College,The Hague, Netherlands
- Peace Support Operations Course; Domestic Support Operations, 2000, United States Defence Institute of International Legal Studies, Nairobi, Kenya
- Grade 2 Staff Course, 1992, Defence Staff College, Karen, Kenya
- Grade 3 Staff Course, 1991, Armed Forces Training College, Kenya
- Familiarization Course: OTOMAT MK2 Missile, 1989, Oto Melara, La Spezia, Italy
- International Midshipmen Course, 1984, Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, United Kingdom
Introduction
Highly accomplished Security and International Relations Consultant with over 30 years of distinguished service as a Military Officer with the Kenya Defence Forces and a successful tenure as the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service. Possess exceptional strategic leadership, management, and organizational skills in the security sphere. Seeking challenging opportunities to leverage expertise in strategic leadership, promoting security, international relations, and wildlife conservation efforts.
Publications Presentations
- Wildlife Security and International Relations, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2022
- Role of the African Union in Combating Maritime Piracy in East Africa, Master's Thesis, 2014
- Maritime Security and Piracy: From Cape to the Horn of Africa, Post-Graduate Diploma Thesis, 2009
- E-governance of the Kenya Armed Forces: Case Study of Kenya Wildlife Service, Diploma Thesis, 2005
- The New Geopolitics of Peace Operations II: A Dialogue with The Greater Horn of Africa, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) Expert Workshop, 2016, Brussels, Belgium
- African Approaches to Maritime Security: The African Union and Continental Perspective, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) Expert Workshop, 2014, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- African Approaches to Maritime Security: Southern Africa, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) Expert Workshop, 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Combating and Preventing Sea Piracy in Africa Summit, Implementing Strategies To Fight The War On Sea Terror And Piracy Along The Coastal Borders Of Africa, 2009, Cape Town, South Africa
Awards
- United Nations Medal for Service with the United Nations Protection Force in Yugoslavia (1994)
- Presidential Award, Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS), Kenya (2002)
- Presidential Award, Elder of the Burning Spear (EBS), Kenya (2017)
References
- Hon. Najib Balala, former Minister, Tourism and Wildlife, Kenya, +254786650000, +254710650000, balalanajib@gmail.com
- Ali Kaka, Vice President, Africa; International Union for the Conservation of Nature, +254724255310, ali.kaka@adeptconservation.net
- Edward Norton, United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity, 19175754646, ntn@class5films.com
Timeline
Base Commander
Kenya Naval Base
01.2010 - 01.2011
Chief Executive Officer (Director General)
Kenya Wildlife Service
3 2019 - 12.2022
Deputy Commander (Kenya Naval Forces)
Mombasa
1 2011 - 1 2013
Defence Attaché
High Commission of Kenya
1 2006 - 1 2010
PhD in International Studies -
Department of Diplomacy and International Studies, University of Nairobi
Master of Management (Security) - undefined
University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (Security) - undefined
University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Diploma in International Studies - undefined
University of Nairobi, Kenya
Diploma in Naval Science - undefined
Royal Navy, HMS Sultan & HMS Collinwood, Portsmouth, UK