Patience Asambu
Kenya
Summary
A seasoned, dedicated, strong minded and result oriented military officer with eight (8) years of service, currently holding the rank of Sergeant, specializing in security, intelligence, and strategic communications. Extensive experience in armed conflict, investigative operations, intelligence gathering and analysis, with a proven expertise in counter-terrorism as well as strategic communication. I have outstanding ability to use independent judgement and exercise considerable restraint under stressful situations, equipped with proficiency in developing, implementing and evaluating safety and security procedures that govern personnel, asset Security and Safety as an Intelligence Officer and Operative and Communication expert.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Officer
Top Marine Shipping Company
Nairobi, KE
04.2016 - 11.2017
- Coordinated shipping schedules for timely delivery of marine cargo.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
- Processed shipping documentation to comply with regulations and standards.
MILITARY JOURNALIST
KENYA DEFENCE FORCES STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS (STRATCOMM)
- Planning, development, and implementation of KDF’s Strategic Communications strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and key messaging
- Overseeing information and intelligence gathering to inform communication strategies and enhance operational effectiveness
- Collection and anchoring of the news items on the KDF’s official YouTube page
- Managing and maintaining KDF’s social media platforms and website, ensuring up-to-date, secure, and engaging content that accurately represented the organization’s activities
- Writing and editing news articles and key messaging for the KDF’s official Website pages and Magazines
- Planning, developing, and implementing Public Relations strategies, fostering positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
HUMINT/ OSINT ANALYST
DIRECTORATE OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE (DMI)
- Preparation and submission of daily, weekly and quarterly intelligence summary reports and provision of security briefs on internal and external security situation
- Conducting security survey and counter-intelligence operations and investigation
- Intelligence collection and analysis of the threats posed on our troops in the field by providing accurate and timely intelligence reports
- Conducting comprehensive security audits, survey and investigations for possible threats
- Conducting security assessment, risk analysis, risk mitigation strategies and security planning strategies in various Kenya Defence Forces establishments
- Providing intelligence and security awareness training on various humanitarian organizations operating in the northern Kenya
- Maintaining routine and confidential correspondence files/documents related to security issues
- Ensuring enforcement and compliance of security policies and procedures
- Training and supervising junior intelligence officer on intelligence and investigation roles and tasks
- Conducting anti-terrorism and intelligence training for junior intelligence officers
Education
Diploma - Project Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Diploma - Broadcast Journalism
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
High School -
Ngara Girls High School
Skills
- Effective coordination of security operations within and outside agencies
- Effective monitoring of security related equipment
- Intelligence Analyst
- Strong Analytical and Data Interpretation Skills
- Effective Strategic Communication Skills
- Team Player
- Problem Solving Skills
- Excellent Organisational and Presentation Skills
- Able to keep a good record on inventory in the warehouse
- Comprehensive knowledge on warehouse management
- Leadership Skills
References
- Faith Nkirote, Senior Lecturer (Psychology and Psychiatry), Kenya Medical Training College, PO BOX 00100-30195, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00100-30195, +254793317122, faithnkirote@gmail.com
- Lt. Colonel Ali Hassan Tadicha, Staff Officer Class One- Public Affairs, STRATCOMM- Kenya Defence Forces, +254722879919, tadichaali@gmail.com
- Mr. John Abingo, Senior Investigations Officer, Ethics and Anticorruption Officer (EACC), +254727763524, abingojohn@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Travelling
Professional Courses
- Defence Intelligence Academy (DIA), Analyst Course, Basic Intelligence and Security Course, Effective Communication
- United States Institute of Peace (USIP), Conflict Resolution, Negotiation Micro, Introduction to Peacebuilding
Key Skills And Competences
- Intelligence Analyst
- Strong Analytical and Data Interpretation Skills
- Effective Strategic Communication Skills
- Team Player
- Problem Solving Skills
- Excellent Organisational and Presentation Skills
- Good knowledge on container consolidations and individuals for imports
- Able to keep a good record on inventory in the warehouse
- Comprehensive knowledge on warehouse management
- Leadership Skills
Timeline
Logistics Officer
Top Marine Shipping Company
04.2016 - 11.2017
MILITARY JOURNALIST
KENYA DEFENCE FORCES STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS (STRATCOMM)
HUMINT/ OSINT ANALYST
DIRECTORATE OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE (DMI)
Diploma - Project Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Diploma - Broadcast Journalism
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
High School -
Ngara Girls High School