Jack Mutai
Military Officer with Over 25 Years of Service
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Over twenty five years of military service with dedication to duty, discipline, selflessness and determination to achieve the desired goals. Experienced in addressing and negotiating security matters with armed forces and groups. Excellent analytical, coordination and interpersonal skills, including solid drafting skills.
Accustomed to working in volatile security environments – Planning, organizing and implementing mitigating actions. Ability to manage successfully a diverse group of staff, exceeding 500 personnel. Proven crisis management capability.
Long experience in Planning, implementing and supervising training curriculum for officers across the ranks. Flexible capability to Switch to Presidential Aide duties and close protection of VVIP's. Efficient techniques in Instructional capability and delivery of lectures to any Target group.
Ability to withstand long hours of working under harsh and strenuous conditions with no supervision. Wide experience in engaging both local multi-agency security organs and international security agencies.
Experience
STAFF OFFICER TRAINING AND DOCTRINE - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE - Kenya
(2019-01 - 2021-12)
- Advisor to the head of Training and Doctrine of the Defense Forces of Kenya.
- Assist in the formulation of training calendars.
- Assist in the dissemination of Doctrine and Training Policies.
OPERATIONS OFFICER - AFRICAN UNION MISION IN SOMALI - Somalia
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
- Advisor to the Commander Sector II on all matters about personnel and operations.
- Advice on all security matters regarding personnel, facilities, and installations.
- Chief Personnel and Logistics in the area of responsibility.
- Handle all Personnel matters in the area of responsibility.
- Ensure timely compensation regarding Death and Injuries of Personnel.
- Ensure all logistic support are readily available for all personnel.
- Oversee Boards of Inquiries.
STAFF OFFICER PERSONNEL - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE - Kenya
(2017-01 - 2018-12)
- Deputy to the colonel personnel on all matters relating to Personnel in the KDF.
- Ensure Personnel matters are processed on time.
- Advise to the Colonel on matters about personnel.
- Ensure Honors and awards are promptly given to desiring personnel.
COMPANY COMMANDER - AFRICAN UNION MISION IN SOMALIA - Somalia
(2015-01 - 2016-12)
- Command and direct all officers and men in the company.
- Undertaking duties of protection.
- Ensure proper training of all personnel.
- Close liaison with UNDSS for all security matters.
- Liaison with local authorities, national security, local military units, police, and other armed groups.
- Monitor and report on all security matters within the area of responsibility.
- Advisor to the AMISOM senior management team on security matters.
- Coordinate all operations matters in conjunction with other troop- contributing Nation.
OFFICER COMMANDING FACULTY OF MILITARY STUDIES (SENIOR INSTRUCTOR) - KENYA MILITARY ACADEMY - Kenya
(2010-01 - 2014-12)
- Command and direct all the officers and service personnel instructors on the training of Cadets in the Faculty of Military Studies.
- Ensure that training of Cadets meets the required standards and as per the stipulated curriculum.
- Compile reports on the performance and progress of each Cadet for subsequent approval of the commissioning board.
- Compile and dispatch reports of allied students to respective countries of domicile.
- Prepare cadets for commissioning and eventual graduation.
- Advise the Dean faculty of Military studies on the courses of actions on the improvement of training and discipline in the faculty.
AIDE DE-CAMP TO VISITING PRESIDENTS - Presidential Office - Multiple Countries
(2014-01 - 2014-12)
Aide De Camp to President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda. Aide De Camp to President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania. Aide De Camp to President Salva Kiir of South Sudan. Aide De Camp to President Jacob Zuma of South Africa.
- Head of the security detail for the visiting president.
- Perform routing activities to ensure delegation is always on schedule.
- Ensure the visiting president is updated on the program and events.
- Prepare trip itineraries.
FORCE PROTECTION COMPANY COMMANDER - UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN - South Sudan
(2009-01 - 2010-12)
- Command and direct all officers and men in the company undertaking duties of protection of UNMISS personnel, equipment, and installations.
- Ensure proper training of all personnel.
- Close liaison with UNDSS for all security matters.
- Liaison with local authorities, national security, local military units, police, and other armed groups.
- Monitor and report on all security matters within the area of responsibility.
- Advisor to the UNMISS senior management team on security matters.
COMPANY COMMANDER BORDER SECURITY - KENYA DEFENSE FORCES - Kenya-Sudan border
(2008-01 - 2009-12)
- Leading company to ensure border integrity.
- Collect, collate and analyze information on border security.
- Member of District Security and Intelligence committee.
- Close liaison with local government, UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, and CBOs.
INSTRUCTOR - SCHOOL OF INFANTRY - Kenya
(2005-01 - 2007-12)
- Preparation and formulating syllabus for target groups.
- Planning and forecast of courses offered based on assessed training needs.
- Development of training programs incorporating theory as well as practical exercises.
- Offering lectures and field-based instructions on diverse subjects as per the training program, including Junior Leadership, Strategic, and Tactical Planning.
Aide de camp - KENYA DEFENSE FORCES - Isiolo, Kenya
(2004-01 - 2005-12)
Close protection to Army General. Personal assistant to Army General on all military matters.
INSTRUCTOR - SCHOOL OF INFANTRY - Kenya
(2003-01 - 2004-12)
- Instructor School of Infantry – Anti-tank division.
- Formulate training programs and carry out training on tactical deployment of anti-tank weapons.
PLATOON COMMANDER - UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN SIERRA LEONE - Masiaka, Sierra Leone
(2001-01 - 2002-12)
Force protection company second-in-command United Nations Mission Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL).
- Protect all UNAMSIL personnel, installations, properties.
- Conduct village profiles to identify armed groups.
- Assess the security situation within the area of responsibility, in close liaison with the local population, leadership structure, and government officials.
Education
BSc - Military Science - EGERTON UNIVERSITYY (2011-01 - 2014-12)
Cert. - Logistics and Management Course - JOINT WARFARE CENTER AND KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (2014-01 - 2014-12)