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Emmanuel Simfukwe Sefu

Lusaka

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Military Cooperation and Foreign Liaison

Ministry Of Defence-Zambia
03.2016 - 11.2019
  • Oversaw foreign military relations with International military services.
  • Monitored military agreements with friendly countries.
  • Coordinating military visits and tours of Zambian military personnel to other countries, and foreign military personnel to Zambia.
  • Coordinated protocol services at the Ministry of Defence

Director of Administration

Ministry Of Defence
03.2014 - 04.2016
  • Spearheaded internal communication initiatives to foster timely order completion and deadline at Ministry of Defense.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Identified and resolved operations challenges to promote alignment with business strategy.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.

Chief Instructor

Ministry Of Defense
01.2013 - 03.2014
  • Advisory role to Defense Secretary on training of military personnel.
  • Responsible for acquisition and sourcing teaching material and training Aid for military personnel.
  • Preparation and implementing training programs for local and international courses for military personnel.

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  • Coordinating preparations of training budget and work plans for military training of personnel.

Deputy Director of Administration

Ministry Of Defense
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Planning and coordinating Human Resources needs at Ministry of Defense.
  • Coordinated program's services of occupational health for military personnel.
  • Monitored and evaluated program's effectiveness through observations and suggestions made by military personnel.
  • Principal advisor to the Director Administration on Administration and Human Relations matters.

Military Observer/Operations Officer

UN/African Union Mission In Sudan-Darfur
07.2006 - 08.2007
  • Monitoring and verification of cessation of hostilities agreements between the Sudan government and Label Forces.
  • Coordinating the conduct of confidence building patrols in Internally Displaced People camps and villages..
  • Monitoring the activities and deployment and locations of belligerent Forces of Darfur in Sudan.
  • Account the return of displaced persons to protected camps.

Research Officer

Ministry Of Defense
07.2001 - 07.2006
  • Identifying and coordinating the research needs for the Ministry of defense.
  • Collection of data and provide recommendations for evaluation of various military research projects.
  • Formation and working with military services in identifying group goals.
  • Ensuring that research teams complete tasks and reports allocated to each team..

Training Officer

Ministry Of Defense
08.1987 - 07.2001
  • Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
  • Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support to different departments.

Education

Ph.D. - Business Administration

Unicaf
08.2024

Master of Arts - Defence And Security Studies

University of Zambia
12.2013

MBA - Business Administration

Cavendish University- Zambia
07.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Zambia
06.2002

Associate of Science - Military Science

Zambia Military Academy
Kabwe
08.1987

High School Diploma -

St. Francis Secondary School
Malole- Kasama
12.1984

Skills

  • Contract Management
  • Staff Development
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Project Coordination
  • Operations Management

Affiliations

1. Member of Economics Association of Zambia, 2002-date.

2. Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management

Additional Information

Date of Birth: 08 November 1964

Marital Status: Married

Brigadier General ( Retired)

Languages

Bemba, Mambwe
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Director Military Cooperation and Foreign Liaison

Ministry Of Defence-Zambia
03.2016 - 11.2019

Director of Administration

Ministry Of Defence
03.2014 - 04.2016

Chief Instructor

Ministry Of Defense
01.2013 - 03.2014

Deputy Director of Administration

Ministry Of Defense
01.2008 - 01.2011

Military Observer/Operations Officer

UN/African Union Mission In Sudan-Darfur
07.2006 - 08.2007

Research Officer

Ministry Of Defense
07.2001 - 07.2006

Training Officer

Ministry Of Defense
08.1987 - 07.2001

Ph.D. - Business Administration

Unicaf

Master of Arts - Defence And Security Studies

University of Zambia

MBA - Business Administration

Cavendish University- Zambia

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Zambia

Associate of Science - Military Science

Zambia Military Academy

High School Diploma -

St. Francis Secondary School
Emmanuel Simfukwe Sefu