Visionary Leader in Security, Capacity Building & Organizational Development

Dr. Wilson Kiprono, Ph.D, HSC, brings over two decades of leadership in security management, capacity building, and institutional development. His expertise and passion for empowering people and organizations drive the mission and impact of CCB across Africa and beyond.

Qualifications Summary

Expertise in Security, Capacity Building & Strategic Leadership

Security Management and Coordination expert, successfully managed
Security Programs for one of the largest World Bank Group portfolio Country
Office (Nairobi), coordinated staff safety and security for US State Department
Refugee program (RSC Africa) covering Sub Sahara African including MENA
Region for six years and successful managed staff security projects for the US
Diplomatic mission in Kenya under Regional Security Office (RSO).

Extensive Supervisory, monitoring and coordination experience – supervised over 30 security focal points for RSC Africa across Africa for six years resulting in enhanced systemic safety and security protocols for RSC Africa. Good liaison and professional networking skills – Developed good working relationship with partners and connected WBG Global Practice (GP) units to Kenyan relevant agencies in security and infrastructure development programs. Security risk management specialist have conducted several field safety and security assessments in several high-risk locations across Africa and with twenty-two years’ hands on experience in police and security work. Demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain liaison facilitation for the ministry of interior (Kenya), Diplomatic missions, United Nations, INGOs and host country law enforcement agencies, Expertise and demonstrated skills in Corporate Security, investigation, counterterrorism, psychological counselling, Stress management, Community policing, Cross cultural and Territorial security awareness. Extensive academic and practical background in security management/training, law enforcement training, security operations/planning and staff security co-ordination. Ability to Monitor and Evaluate security projects in multiple high-risk locations, having managed and supervised a wide range of security programs and projects. Experienced in coordinating response to security emergencies and security risk assessment in line with the World Bank framework of accountability, successfully coordinated WBG Goma based staff safe relocation to Rwanda during the 2021 Volcanic eruption high impact crisis. Gender Security Expert and a Trainer of Trainers (TOT), trained over 20 ACT Alliance (Faith Based NGOs) Security specialists on gender security related matters

EDUCATION

  1. Egerton University, Kenya {2011 – 2016}  PhD in Sociology (Criminology)
  2. University of Nairobi, Kenya {2004 – 2007} MA Sociology (Criminology and Social Order)
  3. University of Nairobi, Kenya {1992 – 2002} BA psychology (Counselling)
  4. Kenya Medical Training College, Kenya {1990 – 1993}Clinical medicine, Public Health and Community Nursing/Midwifery
  5. Kenya Administration Police Training College {1987 – 1988} 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Country Security Specialist - WORLD BANK, NAIROBI COUNTRY OFFICE

Key Responsibilities:

Security risk management: Day to day overseeing progress and implementation of security plans as per the policy framework and the management of the contracted security services including video surveillance system and armed guards.

Security awareness: Provided onboarding security awareness trainings and briefings for the new staff and all visiting missions and drafting of security advisories on risk mitigation in response to known and anticipated security scenario.

Regional coverage: Provided continuous coverage to multiple World Bank Country offices in East and Central Africa, ensuring safe operational environments for both World Bank staff and field programs.

Protective operations: Liaised with the host government security agents to ensure that all the staff and organizational assets are protected any security related danger and organize for high level visiting dignitaries’ close protection and escorts.

Emergency security support: Provided 24-hour on call emergency security support to all staff.

Uganda and Rwanda Country Offices - STA DEPLOYMENT

Key Responsibilities:

General management of WBG Corporate Security programs for both Rwanda and Uganda Country offices, including guard force supervision and performance tracking in line with the WBG Framework of Accountability.

Provide onboarding security awareness trainings and briefings for the new staff and all visiting missions and drafting of security advisories on risk mitigation in response to known and anticipated security scenarios.

Taking lead in advising the Country Office Crisis Management Team (CMT), maintain and update all the Country Office (CO) security plans.

Liaise with the host government security agents to ensure that all the staff and organizational assets are protected any security related danger and organize for high level visiting dignitaries’ close protection and escorts.

Take lead in the management and supervision of the local guard force contract management including the armed host country deployed police guards.
Coordinate and guide Security Focal Points and Staff accounting coordinators.

University Lecturer and Consultant Criminologist Kenyatta University

Key Responsibilities:

Supervised and taught both graduate and undergraduate students taking security and criminal justice programs.


Students’ thesis and research supervision.


Faculty examination coordination.


Curriculum/Module development


Internal Examiner.

University part time lecturer Mount Kenya University (MKU) and Egerton Universities {2011 - 2017}

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching, examination coordination and Post graduate coordinator (MKU)

Regional Staff Security Coordinator Resettlement Support Center Africa, Nairobi, Kenya {November 2011 - February 2017}

Key Responsibilities:

Managed security coordination for RSC Africa, covering Sub Saharan Africa including MENA Region.


Worked and liaised with US Department of Homeland Security and US Citizenship and Immigration Services.


Development, review and implementation of security procedures and policies.


Overall security management including protective security awareness, new staff briefing, visiting delegations briefing, international staff residential assessment and field work/accommodation site assessment.


Liaised with UN agencies and Kenyan government authorities on general security matters.


Served as Chief Warden for over 80 US Citizens and their families working for RSC Africa.


ACT Alliance Global South Safety and Security Community of Practice (SSCP) Point of Contact.


Regional security trainer for ACT Alliance Safety and Security Community of Practice (SSCP).


Provided Capacity support to ACT Alliance member organizations in the region.

Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) US Embassy, Nairobi, Kenya {2009 – 2011}

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for capacity building training program for regional security agents, coordination of US Embassy contracted guard force to ensure adherence to the required security standards and protocols, liaise with host country law enforcement agencies (in Kenya, East and Central Africa).

 

Analysis and reporting of the regional security outlook including emerging threats, regular coordination of emergency drills for USG personnel working in the USG facilities in Kenya and provision of security briefing for visiting dignitaries and regular field personnel.

Chief of Planning, Training and Research Office of the President, Administration Police Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya {2005 – 2009}

Key Responsibilities:

Monitored and Evaluation the project that led to the formulation of Administration Police Strategic Planning, initiated police reforms, revised and reviewed curriculum for police training.


Conducted field visits to assess the general working conditions of the staff and took necessary actions and recommendations in addition to general law enforcement core duties

Achievements:
Initiated and coordinated a humanitarian protection unit to work with UNHCR and WFP in Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps.

Administration Police Field Units {1987 – 2005}

Key Responsibilities:

Excellent performance which enabled me to earn high level promotions rising from recruit, constable, corporal, sergeant, senior sergeant, Inspector, Chief Inspector, Superintendent, Senior Superintendent and Assistant Commandant.


Provided leadership, training and acted in specialized roles across the country.


Provided medical and psychological support emergency services as a trained Nurse, clinical officer and a counselling Psychologist for both regular and specialized units.

RECOGNIZED CONTRIBUTION AND PARTICIPATION

  1. Facilitated emergency and safe relocation for World Bank Staff dependents from Goma (DRC) during 2021 Volcanic eruption incident.
  2. Established and trained 450 Security officers for the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)
  3. Lead officer in development of the first strategic plan for Administration Police from (2004 – 2005)
  4. Lead officer in security, coordination, monitoring and training of Diplomatic missions on General Elections preparedness sponsored by USAID (2010 – 2013)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  1. Foundational Leadership Program, World Bank (2023)
  2. Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Serene Institute, Kenya (2020)
  3. UN SSAFE Trainer of Trainer course, Virginia -USA
  4. UN security Certification Program (SCP), 2018, Bangkok, Thailand
  5. Safe and Secure Approaches in the Field – SSAFE (2017), Monross, Virginia
  6.  Security Responsiveness (2017), Nairobi, Kenya
  7. Gender and Security training, 2016, Bangkok, Thailand
  8. Senior Investigation Course, 2010, Virginia, USA
  9. Border Security Training with the US Border Patrol SWAT unit, Tucson Arizona, USA
  10. Law Enforcement Executive Program, 2009, ILEA Botswana
  11. Leadership and Management by United States Coast Guard Internal Training Division, 2009, Kenya
  12. Intelligence Analyst Training by US Customs and Border Protection, 2009, Mombasa, Kenya
  13. Diplomatic Security Executive Antiterrorism Training Program, 2008, Maryland University, USA
  14. High Level Peace Support Operations Course, 2007, Vicenza, Italy
  15. Law enforcement Interpol Financial Investigation Training, Rome, Italy
  16. Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation Course, 2008, Durban City, South Africa
  17. State Borders and Outlets Security Course at Mubarak Police Academy, 2005, Cairo, Egypt

AWARDS

  1. Vice President’s (VP) Award 2021: Awarded for supporting the Kenya Transport GP unit in the development of the Project Security Management Plan for the Horn of Africa Gateway Project.
  2. US Meritorious Award: Awarded for excellent performance in security of USG personnel and US mission-wide facilities in Kenya and East African region.
  3. Presidential Award – Head of State Commendation: Awarded on 12th December 2008 for excellent performance and contributions to police reforms in Kenya.
  4. Administration Police Excellence Award: Awarded for being top performer in Administration Police Service for
    the years 2006 and 2007 respectively.