CV Profile No.84645

Experience in the following industries :

• Aeronautics, naval
• Education, training
• Government services
• Research and development

Professional experience

• Security Affairs Advisor
• Government of Lesotho
• Since 06.2021
• 1. Advising the National Reforms Authority of the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho on all matters relating to Security Sector Reforms. 2. Drafting the text for the security sector sections of the Bill for Amending the Constitution in line with the national reforms process. 3. Drafting the National Security Policy and Strategy with support from the African Union and from the UNDP. 4. Drafting the suggestions for the amendment of the Lesotho Defence Act, the Lesotho Police Act, the National Security Act and the Lesotho Correction Service Act in line with the national reforms process. 5. Conducting a Security Sector Expenditure Review and writing the report with assistance from the World Bank and the UNDP. 6. Conducting wide ranging consultations with national stakeholders on various aspects of security sector reforms. 7. Planning and conducting workshops and conferences on various aspects of security sector reforms. 8. Assisting the Security Sector Technical Committee of the National Reforms Authority (NRA) to prepare documents for the NRA Plenary meetings. 9. Attending meetings of the NRA Plenary as the Security Sector Advisor. 10. Coordinating the assistance and support provided by the African Union, the UNDP and the European Union on the security sector reforms program. 11. Assisting the national authorities in drafting the fundraising proposals for the continuation of the security sector reforms.

• Acting Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Business Development and Director of Centre for Business Development
• Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU)
• 03.2019 - 06.2021
• (a) As Acting Vice Chancellor i. Be the principal accounting officer for ZEGU, ii. Be the principal academic and administrative officer for ZEGU, iii. Chairing of the meetings of the major academic and administrative committees of ZEGU, iv. Coordinate all university engagements with the University Council and with Government, v. Coordinate ZEGU’s engagement with local, regional and international partners. (b) As Pro-Vice Chancellor for Business Development i. Coordinating all ZEGU business development research, planning and implementation. ii. Giving guidance to all ZEGU farming and agricultural activities. iii. Coordinating ZEGU’s marketing activities. iv. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports and send to the relevant authorities. (c) As Director of Centre for Business Development i. Be the accounting officer for the centre and lead all activities for the centre. ii. Be the custodian of the Centres assets, including buildings, vehicles, office equipment and furniture. iii. Initiate, guide and approve all business and research activities implemented by the centre. iv. Ensure that all staff of the centre are adequately provided for and fairly remunerated. v. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the centre's activities and send to the relevant authorities.

• Expert on Common African Defence and Security Policy (CADSP) and Focal Point on Security Sector Reform (SSR) and DDR.
• African Union Commission
• 01.2009 - 01.2019
• (a) Coordinating AU assistance to the Security Sector Reform (SSR) programs of all AU member states. (b) Coordinating AU assistance to the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programs of all AU member states. (c) When required, assisting in the implementation of other CADSP projects including the following: (i) Small Arms and Light Weapons Non-proliferation (ii) Weapons of Mass Destruction Non-proliferation (iii) Mine Action (iv) Counter-terrorism and Counter-Extremism (d) Conduct SSR and DDR training to AU RECs and Member States. (e) Conduct SSR and DDR assessment missions to AU Member States. (f) Coordinate the SSR and DDR aspects of AU Peace Support Operations. (g) Coordinate AU collaboration with the United Nations, with the World Bank and with other partners and donors on SSR and DDR implementation. (h) Attend meetings of the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) and report on SSR and DDR activities. (i) Attend meetings of the AU Heads of State and Government as part of the Peace and Security Department Delegation when required.

• Head of Peace and Security Research Unit
• Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA)
• 05.2004 - 01.2009
• (a) Chief Research Specialist on peace, security and conflict issues. (b) Conduct training on peace, security and conflict resolution issues. (c) Conducted workshop on peacekeeping training with assistance from GiZ. (d) Implemented the AISA Project on SADC Civil Society Action on the Zimbabwe Crisis with assistance from Trust Africa, and published the Report of the meeting held in Maputo in September 2008. (e) Conducted research on the conflict in Casamance in Senegal. (f) Conducted research on the African Union Evolution of the AU Peace and Security Council and the Africa Standbye Force and published a Journal Article in 2006. (g) Conducted research on African civil society and published a book chapter. (h) Published the book Violent Conflicts, Fragile Peace: Perspectives on Africa's Security Problems. (i) Represented AISA at the IBSA (now BRICs) meeting in Brazil in as part of the delegation of the Government of South Africa. (j) Led the AISA election observation mission to Zimbabwe in 2008.

• Lecture
• University of Zimbabwe
• 07.1999 - 03.2002
• (a) As Senior Tutor at University of Cape Town i. HIS 212F Africa: from the end of slavery to colonialism. ii. HIS 220S Independent Africa. iii. HST 103S: Empires and Nations in Modern History iv. CAS 100S Introduction to Africa. v. Library Assistant, Center for African Studies. (b) As Lecturer at University of Zimbabwe i. Economic History of Southern Africa. ii. Economic History of Pre-Colonial Africa. iii. Historiography of African Economic Thought. (a) Prepare modules for new courses (b) Prepare for and conduct lectures and tutorials (c) Set and mark assignments and examinations (d) Supervise graduate student research and dissertation/ thesis writing (e) Guide teaching assistants (f) Conduct own research and seminars (g) Publishing research findings in peer reviewed academic journals and books (h) Engage in other university and community service

• Helicopter Pilot
• Air Force of Zimbabwe
• 08.1984 - 01.1996
• (1) Senior Staff Officer (SO1 Air Plans) (2) Personal Staff Officer (PSO) to the Air Force Commander (3) Second Flight Commander (8 Squadron) (4) Base Flight Safety Officer (Manyame Air Force Base) (5) Helicopter Squadron Pilot (7 and 8 Squadrons) (6) Helicopter Pilot Ground Studies Instructor (a) I fought in combat operations in Mozambique for 6 years (1986-1992), (b) Emergency response, search and rescue operations in times of national emergencies, (c) Assisting civil authorities in disaster management in times of natural disasters, (d) VIP air transportation, (e) Flying training, instruction and air exercises,