Benedicta Kafui Gavor
Accra ,Ghana
Summary
Strategic professional with expertise in tactical operations, cybersecurity, and intelligence analysis. Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring effective crisis management and support for special operations. Utilises computer systems for data analysis and maintains physical fitness for optimal performance. Aims to advance security initiatives within a progressive organisation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Military Officer
Ghana Armed Forces
Accra, Greater Accra Region
2020.11 - Current
- Contributed to community outreach programmes, enhancing civil-military relations during deployment in PSOs.
- Executed orders from superiors promptly.
- Improved morale with effective communication and motivational strategies.
- Provided comprehensive training to newly passed out young soldiers and newly commissioned officers, bolstered overall troop readiness.
- Devised tactical plans for successful completion of missions.
- Completed rigorous physical fitness programmes for improved personal performance.
- Demonstrated leadership skills for increased team efficiency.
- Maintained discipline amongst subordinates to ensure adherence to military rules and regulations.
- Assessed risk factors in combat situations, minimised potential threats.
- Performed detailed reconnaissance work to gather valuable intelligence data.
- Ensured safety by conducting regular security checks within military premises.
- Led squad through challenging terrains, ensured successful navigation during field missions.
- Coordinated team training exercises to comply with organisational standards.
- Managed sensitive information securely during operations., maintained high level of confidentiality and security.
- Applied military procedures and regulations for maximum compliance.
- Guided staff in executing military operations effectively. to perform smooth military operations.
- Selected appropriate methods to enhance surveillance operations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of military drills and weaponry.
- Enhanced welfare initiatives for officers and soldiers, fostering a supportive environment.
- Oversaw administration involved in troop deployment to maintain accurate reporting.
Gender Focal Point
153 Armoured Regiment
Accra, Greater Accra Region
2023.09 - 2026.06
- Conducted training sessions on gender sensitisation and awareness, enhancing understanding among newly commissioned officers and soldiers in the Regiment.
- Built strong relationships with colleagues through respectful interactions. through respectful and supportive interactions with colleagues.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Performed daily tasks efficiently to ensure smooth operations. with precision, ensuring smooth operations.
Training officer
153 Armoured Regiment
Accra, Greater Accra Region
2023.09 - 2026.06
- Developed educational training programmes covering key learning objectives to boost officers and soldiers' knowledge and engagement.
- Coordinated internal and external training sessions, ensuring optimal staff participation.
- Improved staff performance by implementing well-rounded training programmes.
- Identified gaps in staff knowledge, creating targeted interventions for resolution.
- Developed comprehensive training instructions to enhance employee understanding of their roles.
- Monitored industry trends to ensure up-to-date content in all training offered.
- Collaborated closely with department heads for alignment of training objectives.
- Established strong relationships with external trainers, securing beneficial partnerships for the organisation.
- Organised training with external educators to improve learning opportunities for soldiers and officers.
- Promoted diversity initiatives in training strategies to enhance inclusivity.
- Fostered an open learning environment through interactive workshops and seminars.
- Boosted team morale with engaging and relevant team building exercises.
Troop Leader
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UN)
Al-Qawuzah, Lebanon
2022.09 - 2023.09
- Conducted joint patrols in collaboration with the Sector Mobile Reserve and the Lebanese Armed Forces within the Ghana Battalion's area of operational responsibility.
- Engaged in CIMIC activities within the communities to enhance public trust in the UN and the Ghanaian Battalion.
- Coordinated daily operations to maintain high productivity and ensure mission readiness.
- Executed daily tasks with precision to support team objectives.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Fostered positive relationships with colleagues and clients through respectful interactions.
National Service Personnel
Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Cen
Accra, Ghana
2017.08 - 2018.09
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics
University for Development Studies
Tamale, Northern Region 2013.09 - 2017.06
Certificate of Higher Education - General Science
Aggrey Memorial AME Senior High School
Cape Coast, Central Region 2008.09 - 2012.05
Skills
- Explosives disposal
- Tactical operations
- Military tactics
- Intelligence analysis
- Operational security
- Field training
- Armoured vehicle operation
- Navigational proficiency
- Weapon handling
- Marksmanship
- Radio communications
- Security awareness
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Military ethics adherence
- Leadership
- Mission assessment
- IT skills
- Mission assessment
Affiliations
- Watching football
- Listening to Music
- Tennis
- Arts
Certification
Training the Trainer in Military Gender Advisors, United Nations Institute for Training and Reserch (UNITAR) - July 2026
Timeline
Gender Focal Point
153 Armoured Regiment
2023.09 - 2026.06
Training officer
153 Armoured Regiment
2023.09 - 2026.06
Troop Leader
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UN)
2022.09 - 2023.09
Military Officer
Ghana Armed Forces
2020.11 - Current
National Service Personnel
Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Cen
2017.08 - 2018.09
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics
University for Development Studies
2013.09 - 2017.06
Certificate of Higher Education - General Science
Aggrey Memorial AME Senior High School
2008.09 - 2012.05