Joseph Marwa
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Dynamic Military Officer with the Kenya Defence Forces, adept in operational oversight and project management. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance safety compliance, ensuring mission success. Skilled in emergency response and logistics coordination, demonstrating critical thinking and effective communication in high-pressure environments. Committed to excellence in security operations and personnel training.Conversant with the urban roads and set up through years of driving around the city
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Officer
Kenya Defence Forces
Nairobi, Kenya
03.1997 - 05.2025
- Identified areas where improvements could be made within the organization.
- Provided operational oversight of personnel, equipment, and resources.
- Monitored progress on major projects to ensure timely completion.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as checking oil levels, tire pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operating them.
- Participated in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Maintained current knowledge of relevant technologies and best practices.
- Conducted performance reviews of subordinates.
- Supervised staff in the performance of their duties.
- Safeguarded and stored classified information to maintain confidentiality.
- Facilitated patrol operations and led security forces team to support battlefield operations.
- Patrolled perimeters of operating bases to guard against suicide bombers, raids and other attacks.
- Assessed complex documentation for combat, weapon systems and anti-terrorism programs.
Education
GED -
Military College - Kahawa Garrison
Nairobi01-2000
Basic Military Education - Military
Recruit Training College
Eldoret 01-1997
High School Diploma -
Gitunguruma Primary School
Kuria10-1992
GED -
Rocky Driving School
NairobiSkills
- Operational oversight
- Project management
- Equipment maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Emergency response
- Staff supervision
- Logistics coordination
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Training facilitation
- Weapons handling
- Battlefield Medicine
- Security operations
- Safety compliance
- Traffic regulations
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Safe driving techniques
- Organizational skills
- Motor vehicle safety
- Valid Driver's license
- Passenger and cargo transport
- Passenger assistance
- Driving and transportation
- Decision-making
Timeline
Military Officer
Kenya Defence Forces
03.1997 - 05.2025
GED -
Military College - Kahawa Garrison
Basic Military Education - Military
Recruit Training College
High School Diploma -
Gitunguruma Primary School
GED -
Rocky Driving School