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Security & Peacekeeping Professional with 23 Years Experience

Location:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Posted:
December 25, 2025

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CURRICULUM VITAE-KELVIN EDGAR MSAPILA

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Kelvin Edgar Msapila

Dar es salaam Police Academy,

P.o Box 2503,

Dar es salam. Tanzania.

+255*********/ +255*********

*********@*****.***

Sex: Male

Date of birth 11 March 1981

WORK EXPERIENCE:

August 2004 - Present: Police officer (TANZANIA POLICE FORCE)

oMaintaining peace and security

oLaw enforcer

oCombating crimes

oProtecting civilians

oProtection of vital installation

March 2005- Sept 2012: Detective on Duty INVESTIGATION DEPARTIMENT –LUDEWA

oArrest and control

oCrowd control

oSeize and control

oConducting investigation

oThorough/Clear communication.

Nov 2012-May 2013: Mission security at UNHCR old settlements (UNHCR-TABORA)

oPolice officer at Ulyankulu refugees’ settlement

oProtection of refugees.

oSecuring of borders.

oInvestigation of crime and criminals.

oSecuring staffs and properties.

oEscorts and motorcades security for VIP and staff

Dec 2013-Up to Date: Instructor at Dar es Salaam Police Academy

oOn Job training to instructors/trainers (T.O.Ts)

oCurriculum Development strategies.

oTo organize, coordinate and provide training on Disaster management skills to Gazzetted officers, Assistant Inspectors, Diploma in Police Science and Auxiliary Police

oTraining Community engagement skills to Police officers in combating crime

oCapacity building in problem solving skills to trainees

oStrengthening Community engagement skills to trainees and to develop competencies and skills that can make them more effective and sustainable

oSupervise and ensure effective teaching and discussions

oIdentifying security needs and opportunities for new officers

17 July - 21July 2017: Close Protection at SADC Meeting- (MINISTERS SADC MEETING)

oADC of Inspector General of Botswana

oThreat assessment

oMeeting preparation

oRoute selection

oLanguage translation

oMarketing bargaining

oPersonal assistant

Oct 2017-Mar 2018: Officer Commanding Station at refugee camp-UNHCR-KIBONDO

oProtection of refugees.

oSecuring of borders.

oInvestigation of crime and criminals.

oSecuring staffs and properties.

oEscorts and motorcades security for VIP and staff

COURSES/TRAINING/WORKSHOP/SEMINARS ATTENDED

Jan 2007 – April 2007: Charge Room Officer (POLICE TRAINING SCHOOL)

I attended training on Charge Room Officer and awarded Certificate of attendance after attaining the following course content: Receiving complains/allegations, attending scene of crime, conducting search and arrest, Conducting investigations and Assisting in Prosecution.

April 2007 – May 2007: Human trafficking first responder (ICITAP-USAID)

I attended a seminar on Human trafficking first responder offered by The Office of ICITAP-USAID and gained knowledge on Identifying source of human trafficking, Attending victims of human trafficking, Combating trafficking to vulnerable people and Solution to human trafficking.

May 2013 – Nov 2013: Second In Command (POLICE TRAINING SCHOOL)

I successfully passed Assistant Inspector & Second in Command course No. 1/2013/2014 after attaining the following subjects: Police Administration, Police Leadership and Management, Human Rights and Policing, Investigation Skills, Methods of Instruction (Training Skills), Crosscutting Issues, Map Using, Self Defense Skills, Drill and Parade, Field Craft and Weapon Training, Disaster management strategies, Civil emergencies management, Stress shooting &Riotous control, First aid and tactical medicine

May 2014- Sept 2014: Incidence Commander (ICITAP -USAID)

I attended a seminar on Incidence Commander offered by The Office of ICITAP-USAID and gained skills on Scene management, Program management, Force escalation, Incident readiness, Communication controller, Crowd control and Election security

Sept 2015-July 2016: Security Operations Technician-CHINA LIBERATION ARMY (P.L.A)

I attended a course on Military Special Operation offered by China Liberation Army in China and studied the following course content: Sabotage operations, Team management, Raid operations, Seize and Control skills, Rescue operations and First responder strategies on disasters.

Jan 2019- March 2019: Field expertise - KIDATU STAFF COLLEGE

I gained knowledge at TPSC – Kidatu on Management and Control after studying the course on Police Strategic leadership and management, Conflict mitigation, Conflict resolution, Intelligence skills, Disaster management skills, Crime scene management, Public disorder& bomb awareness, Close Quarter Battle (CQB) and Police operations (strategies)

18June –Dec 2021: Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)

I successfully passed Assistant Superintendent of Police course after attaining the following subjects: Leadership and management skills, Disaster management strategies, Problem Solving Skills, Administrative skills, Property/Material management skills, Operation strategies, Security strategies, Crowd control, VIP protection, Stabilization and Project design

04 July -08 July 2022; Recent Advancements in Forensic Science-by Rashtriya Raksha University, Ghandinagar,Gujarat-India.

Basics of Crime Scene, Documentation of Crime Scene using 3D Scanner, Basics of Crime Scene Photography, Collection & Packaging of various Evidences, Reconstruction of Crime Scene, Firearm evidences and Cases, Importance of Fingerprint Science in Crime Scene Management, Various techniques to enhance Fingerprints at Scene of Crime, Introduction to Narcotic &Psychotropic Substances, Psychological Methods of Investigation, Importance of DNA in Forensic Science, Biological Evidences & its handling, Importance of Toxicological Evidences in CSM,Blood Spatter Analysis, Digital Forensics, Disaster Victim Identification, Forensic Investigation of IEDs & Post Blast Investigation, Importance of Forensic Evidence, Cyber Crime Investigation, Audio and Video Analysis.

May 2023 – June 2023: Countering terrorism strategies - Egyptian Police Academy.

I attended a course on International Countering Terrorism offered by The Egyptian Research Centre, Egypt Police Academy and Ministry of Internal Affairs in Egypt and studied the following courses: Countering terrorism skills, Disaster management, Bomb awareness, Close Quarter Battle, Sabotage operations, Team management, Raid operations, Seize and Control skills, Rescue operations and First responder strategies on disasters.

20 Nov - 24 Nov 2023 Explosives, IEDS & Post Blast Procedures – India

I gained knowledge on Explosives, IEDS & Post Blast Procedures in India and awarded a certificate of attendance after acquiring the following knowledge: The concept of explosives, Types of IEDS, Management of IEDS, assembling explosives, Detonating explosives and Post blast investigation.

20 August - 30 August 2024 Explosives Hazard Awareness, IEDS & Post Blast Investigation-By Sincerus Global Solution & USA Embassy in Tanzania

I gained knowledge on Explosives, IEDS & Post investigation procedures and awarded a certificate of attendance after acquiring the following knowledge: The concept of explosives

02 Sept -13 Sept 2024 Training program on Crime Scene Management at National Forensic Sciences University, Gujarat, India

To provide the knowledge of crime scene management and the importance of evidences in crime scene: Role & Responsibilities of Forensic Expert & Principles of Forensic Science, Introduction to Crime Scene Management, Basics of Crime Scene, Documentation of Crime Scene using 3D Scanner, Basics of Crime Scene Photography, Collection & Packaging of various Evidences, Reconstruction of Crime Scene, Firearm evidences and Cases, Evidences in Firearms and Forensic Significance, Importance of Fingerprint Science in Crime Scene Management, Various techniques to enhance Fingerprints at Scene of Crime, Introduction to Narcotic &Psychotropic Substances, Psychological Methods of Investigation, Importance of DNA in Forensic Science, Biological Evidences & its handling, Importance of Toxicological Evidences in CSM, Importance of Crime Scene Management in cases of Structural Collapse, Blood Spatter Analysis, Digital Forensics, Wild Life Crime Investigation, Disaster Victim Identification, Forensic Investigation of Arson Cases & Fire Cases, IEDs & Post Blast Investigation, Importance of Forensic Evidence, Cyber Crime Investigation, Audio and Video Analysis, Search & Seizure

24 September- 25 September 2024 Terrorist Incident First Response Awareness course NCTPHQ.

Training enhanced the ability to safely and effectively respond to a terrorist / major incident in the role as an emergency first responder, The Initial Incident response, The safe response to firearms & weapons incidents, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), suspicious packages, evacuation & scene management

17 March-21 March 2025 Physical Security and Stockpile Management course by International Peace Support Training Centre at Humanitarian Peace Support School in Nairobi Kenya.

Training was in Physical security, Terrorism, Illegal proliferation of arms, Unplanned explosion at munitions sites, Storage of arms and ammunition, Stockpile management, Risk management by United Nations, International Ammunition Technical Guidelines, Application of MOSAIC, ISACS & CASA, Stockpile elimination, Emergence plan and response, Risk management by United Nations, Marking and tracing of small & light weapon, Arms security.

22 July -To date Promoted to Senior Superintendent of Police (S.S.P)

I successfully promoted in Police Administration, Police Leadership and Management, Human Rights and Policing, Investigation Skills, Crosscutting Issues, Map Using, Self Defense Skills, Drill and Parade, Field Craft and Weapon Training, Disaster management strategies, Civil emergencies management, Stress shooting &Riotous control, First aid and tactical medicine

01 Dec -28 Dec 2025 Bomb Disposal Advance (BDA)

Seriously attended training National Security Guard, Delhi, India. The training was on types of EOD/IEDS, Management of EOD/IEDS, assembling explosives, Safe procedures to Detonating explosives and Post blast investigation.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND:

Sept 2007- July 2010: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at University of Dar es Salaam

July 2001-May 2004: Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education

Mbalizi High School

Jan 1998- Nov 2001: Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education

Mafinga Secondary Seminary

OTHER SKILLS:

April 2001-june 2001: Driving course at KILAWENI driving schools

Class A, B, C, D&E

Sept 2007- June 2010: Human rights activist at the University of Dsm

Creating awareness to civilians on human rights and democracy

Access to human international basic rights

Sept 2007-July 2010: An ethical leadership skill by PIRI

Applying leadership skills at a place of work

Quality assurance of service

Sustainable & transformative development

Dec 2012-March 2013: Protection officer at UNHCR

Combating violations of human rights at the refugee’s old settlement

Maintaining gender issues at the settlements (SGBV)

Access to basic needs (health, water, power, education$ infrastructure)

OTHER QUALIFICATION: Language(s)-mother tongue-Swahili

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KISWAHILI

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LEVELS: A1/12-Basic user

B1/B2-Independent user

C1/C2Proficient user

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Computer Skills--Competent with Microsoft Office programs

-- Experienced with HTML

REFFEREES:

1. DR. DCP.LAZARO BENEDICT MAMBOSASA

DAR ES SALAAM POLICE ACADEMY

P.O.BOX 2503

Cell: +255-*********

Email: **.***@***.**.**

2. PROF.HURUMA SIGALLA

UNIVERSITY OF DAR ESALAAM

DEPARTIMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

Cell: +255-*********

Email: *******@****.**.**

3. ROGERCE TUMAINI

DAR ES SALAAM POLICE ACADEMY

P.O.BOX 2503

Cell: +255*********

Email: **************@**********.***



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