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Marcel Raphael Denis C. Founder / Executive Director
Last update: Oct 24, 2022
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Citizenships:
Malawi
Languages:
Chichewa, English, Swahili, Tumbuka
Highest Degree:
Masters
Experience:
50 years
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About
I am a highly respected individual having worked at the Malawi Defence Force and retired as Brig General in 2008. Worked as Senior Research Fellow at Institute for Security Studies Addis Ababa, from 2009 to 2010. Served as Executive Director for the pan-African organization Calle African Peace Support Trainers' Association (APSTA) Nairobi from 2011 to 2013. Served as Malawi High Commissioner to Kenya and Permanent Representative to United nation Office at Nairobi. I have a Masters degree from Derby University in the United Kigdom. I am married with 5six grown-up adults in their own right
More than five years as head of African Peace Support Trainers’ Association (APSTA) coupled with the Military training in peace support operations training.
Currently running Centre for Peace and Security Management, focusing on peace, security management and Development as a lead consultant. Worked for many organizations both local and international organizations like at East African Community Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania
Strong leadership acumen with a solid track record in team and institutional leadership at strategic and operational levels backed by a professional military career for 35 years;
Strategic and systems thinker with proven track record and thirty-five years’ robust experience in Defence & Security, Peace Support Operations Training, Project Management and Physical Security applications as well as provision of intelligence where it is needed;
Significant experience and robust knowledge in institutional strategic planning, policy formulation, law reform and implementation; and provision of VVIP security.
Proven track record in organizing, convening high-level regional and international meetings of international delegates on peace and security management, government ministers and head of state entailing complex coordination of bilateral consultations and relevant discussion papers;
Demonstrated capacity to easily connect, create and maintain intellectual and interpersonal rapport with team members and stakeholders for collaboration and strategic partnerships across all levels of organizations in multi-cultural settings which result in the development of solid credible networks of high-level contacts in the diplomatic sphere and international realm;
Demonstrable capacity and background in conflict transformation and peace building;
Experience in providing expert advice/input to boards, heads of institutions and senior governments officials on National and Regional security including personal safety and security in close protection to senior public figures;
Excellent written and oral communication skills including strong research background with track record of published papers, report writing, delivery of presentations at meetings (public speaking) and moderation/facilitation of meetings;
First-hand experience in employee performance management and people development approaches including training, coaching, mentoring and supervising direct reports for consistent employee engagement and talent retention;
Aptness in problem analyses, resolution and negotiation with a diplomatic approach;
Results-driven, tenacious and adept at tactical execution of assignments including fundraising for the Non-profit organization;
Proven track record in an outstanding work ethic whilst espousing leadership values of humility, impact, collaboration, professionalism and legacy;
Excellent disposition and agility to adapt to ever changing economic and political environments and contexts;
Languages: Chitumbuka, English, Chichewa and little bit of Swahili; and proficiency in computer packages.
