Timothy Nyahwema

Manage the department responsible for spatial data infrastructure, GIS and remote sensing, producing and updating maps and imagery intelligence while recruiting and developing GIS staff to improve operational efficiency.

Support project formulation and implementation, manage budgets and logistics, coordinate community engagement, and maintain animal movement databases including GPS collaring and movement analysis for conservation projects.

Conducted GIS needs analysis and established a GIS department, performed spatial data collection, geodatabase design and administration, and produced cartographic and web mapping outputs with SOPs and regular reports.

Led training and research by conducting training needs analyses, designing programmes, delivering train-the-trainer seminars, coordinating training activities and evaluating outcomes.

Provided country-of-origin security analysis for asylum seekers, conducted background checks, assessed protection needs, assisted in family reunification and offered translation and interpretation services.

Monitored geo-political and security developments for East Africa, West Africa and SADC, attended liaison meetings, produced analytic reports and advised on regional security trends and forecasts.

Served as second in command delivering training programme design, conducting train-the-trainer seminars, coordinating and evaluating training activities across the institution.

Oversaw regimental duties including escorts, patrols and training; designed and coordinated regimental training programmes and conducted evaluations to maintain operational readiness.

Completed a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Psychology with coursework relevant to counseling and community support.

Completed an Executive Certificate in HIV/AIDS Project Management covering program planning, implementation and monitoring.

Grade: Merit

Completed a Certificate in International Humanitarian Law covering principles and application of humanitarian law.

Completed a Certificate in International Protection focusing on refugee protection principles and procedures.

Attained Cambridge Advanced Level with three A-level passes in English Literature, Geography and Economics.

Attained Cambridge Ordinary Level with six O-level passes including English Language, Mathematics, Science and Geography.

Completed a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Geospatial Intelligence focusing on geospatial services, remote sensing and GIS applications.