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Senyo Kofi Kumah

Accra,Ghana

Summary

Experienced military officer with a strong background in weapons, ammunitions management, and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD). Demonstrated leadership in tactical operations, Physical Security and Stockpile Management, weapon storage inspections, ammunition logistics, and safety protocol enforcement within UN and non-UN missions. Skilled in staff training, technical support, and coordination of EOD tasks across various units.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Instructor, 851 EOD Regt Training Squadron

Ghana Armed Forces
Tema, Ghana
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Developed comprehensive teaching plans, improved student understanding.
  • Assessed individual progress and adjusted lessons accordingly for better improvement.
  • Compiled in full with programme quality processes and planning procedures.
  • Maintained up-to-date subject knowledge, ensured delivery of accurate information.
  • Mentored instructors, and was involved in capacity building.
  • Constantly monitoring the field of EOD and PSSM to update module delivery.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and professional development opportunities.

Officer-In-Charge, Technical Department

Base Ammunition Depot
Tema
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Coordinated and supervised EOD and IEDD tasks
  • Conducted technical inspections of weapons and ammunition
  • Assisted national security agencies with weapon and ammunition handling.

SO MAINT 2 (SATO) (Ammunition, EOD, and Weapons)

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
Naqoura, , Lebanon
11.2018 - 12.2019

Participating in COE/UNOE inspections.

Participating in Weapons and Ammunition Advisory Board meetings(WAAB)

Providing technical support to the Technical Investigation Cell.

Licensing, approving, and certifying all ammunition storage sites in the UNIFIL Area of responsibility (AOR) according to UNIFIL Ammunition SOP.

Conducting regular routine ammunition inspections of all units, and ensuring strict compliance with all safety measures in storage according to SOP.

Sentencing and approving for destruction all unserviceable ammunition in storage in the AOR.

Coordinating and supervising the destruction of all unit unserviceable ammunition in conjunction with Combat Engineering Cell.

Advising higher command on all matters concerning ammunition, EOD, and weapons in UNIFIL.

Quartermaster

UNIFIL GH 85
South Lebanon
06.2018 - 11.2018
  • Managed logistics, including arms and ammunition inventory.

Education

Master of Philosophy in Nuclear and Radiochemistry - Nuclear and Radiochemistry

University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana
09.2013 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - undefined

University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana
01.2008 - 01.2012

Skills

  • Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM)
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
  • Ammunition Management and Safety
  • Instructional proficiency
  • Tactical Operations
  • Logistics and Inventory Management
  • Leadership and Team Coordination
  • UN Mission Operations
  • Training and Mentorship

Languages

English (Professional Fluency)
Beginner
French (Basic)
Beginner

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 12/15/1989
  • Nationality: Ghanaian

Custom

  • Junior Command/Staff College (Captain Level), Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Accra, 01/2024, 06/2024
  • Physical Security and Stockpile Management (SALW), ECOWAS and Bonn International Center for Conflict Studies, Monrovia, Liberia, 06/2022, 07/2022
  • EOD/IEDD and High-Risk Search, Centre de Perfectionnement aux Actions Post-Conflictuelles de Déminage et Dépollution, Benin, 05/2017, 07/2017

Affiliations

  • Engaging in sports and reading.

Accomplishments

I was rated as outstanding in the United Nations Performance Evaluation report for both tours of duty in UNIFIL.

Certification

ECOWAS Regional Instructor on PSSM

Explosive Ordnance Disposal level 3 Certificate holder

IEDD Advance Certified operator

Certified High risk search team leader and Advisor




References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chief Instructor, 851 EOD Regt Training Squadron

Ghana Armed Forces
01.2024 - 10.2024

Officer-In-Charge, Technical Department

Base Ammunition Depot
09.2021 - 01.2022

SO MAINT 2 (SATO) (Ammunition, EOD, and Weapons)

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
11.2018 - 12.2019

Quartermaster

UNIFIL GH 85
06.2018 - 11.2018

Master of Philosophy in Nuclear and Radiochemistry - Nuclear and Radiochemistry

University of Ghana
09.2013 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - undefined

University of Ghana
01.2008 - 01.2012
Senyo Kofi Kumah