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Brian John Boucher
Kadrina
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Strategic leader with 42 years' experience at executive, managerial, operational and tactical level in the Public and Private Sectors and INGOs working in conflict and post conflict countries managing budgets up to USD 250 million, managing up to 4000 persons while supporting up to 22126 persons. Expertise in logistics, service delivery, supply chain security and risk mitigation administration, planning and co-ordination. Drive operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement while fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, delivering high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and achieving organisational goals through effective communicationand teamwork.
Education
Master’s degree - International Management
University of Phoenix
USA01-2010
Bachelor’s degree - Economic History and Comparative African Government
University of Kwa Zulu Natal
South Africa01-1986
Skills
- Working in conflict and post conflict countries
- Working under austere conditions with limited resources
- Development of Memoranda of Understanding at strategic level
- Development of Support Implementation Agreements
- Leadership and conflict resolution
- Staff development and capacity building
- Employee engagement
- Effective communication
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Security and risk management
- Organisational resilience and crisis response management
- Budget management and cost governance
- Organisational change leadership
- Change management
- Asset and lifecycle management
- Regulatory compliance and statutory reporting
- Operations management and improvement
- Efficiency optimisation and process enhancement
- Performance measurement
- Workflow design and workforce management
- Complex problem solving and operations oversight
- Logistics co-ordination and resource optimisation
- Planning and co-ordination
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual
Work History
Chief of Section, Service Delivery Management
United Nations
Haiti and Kosovo
04.2018 - 01.2026
- Planned, managed, and prioritised mission support in Engineering and Facilities Management, Transport, Medical Services, Staff Counselling, Life Support, and Aviation.
- Develop integrated mission support concepts and plans in close coordination with all other sections (Supply Chain and Resource Management) and components (Substantive and Uniformed), within the mission. Supervised, managed and ensured the efficient and effective functioning of mission support under service delivery.
- Developed policies, procedures, budgets, and forecasts to address operational needs of mission support, and prepared periodic reports ensuring accountability in mission support areas under remit of Chief Service Delivery.
- Established control systems to optimize use of logistical, financial, and human resources, ensuring timely implementation of work plans.
- Developed emergency response support plan as part of crisis management and organisational resilience management plan
- Coordinated distribution, rationalization, and reallocation of mission support resources across units under Service Delivery Management.
Chief Integrated Support Services and Chief Planning Officer (Logistics)
African Union
Somalia
07.2012 - 03.2018
- Planned, managed, and prioritised all aspects of mission support, including supply chain management and service delivery in engineering, facilities management, transport, medical services, aviation, life support, movement control, asset management, warehousing, information technology services, mission enabling units and the Joint Logistics Operations Centre.
- Managed, prioritised and planned logistics support to the mission components comprising the military, the police and the civilian components of AMISOM on a priority basis, supporting 22126 Uniformed Personnel and 70 civilian staff.
- Developed integrated mission support concepts and plans in close coordination with African Union, Troop and Police Contributing Countries and United Nations. Maintained close working relationship with UNSOS (UN mission in Somalia) senior management. Supervised, provided guidance and ensured the efficient and effective functioning of mission support.
- Developed policies, procedures, budgets, and accountability systems to address operational needs for mission support, and prepared periodic reports to ensure accountability within Integrated Mission Support Services.
- Established control systems to optimise use of logistical, financial, and human resources, and ensured timely development and implementation of work plans for integrated support services and mission implementation plans for police, military, and civilian components.
- Coordinated distribution and rationalisation of mission support resources to enhance resource allocation and operational efficiency.
- Contributed toward the annual AMISOM budget and UN budgetary process in support of AMISOM, AMISOM Mission Implementation Plan (M.I.P), Concept of Operations (CONOPS). Briefed senior AU and UN management and leadership, briefed government officials and representatives from donor/partner countries, US, UK, China and EU.
- Developed Mission Implementation Plans, endorsed AMISOM Movement of Persons and Cargo Movement, planned Troop/Police rotations, coordinated MEDEVEC and CASEVAC operations within the AMISOM Mission Area.
- Established and tasked AMISOM Enabling Units (Heavy Transport, Heavy Engineering, Counter IED Capacities), managed the Support Planning and Tasking Unit and the Logistics Planning Unit.
- Maintained an overall understanding of available logistical capabilities, redeployment, contingency, repatriation and downsizing plans.
Management Consultant
, South Africa
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Led transformation initiatives in reorganization and restructuring, improving operational efficiency.
- Assessed needs to identify skill gaps and training requirements, enhancing workforce capabilities.
- Facilitated conflict resolution processes for HR-related issues, fostering a more collaborative work environment.
- Developed effective internal communication mechanisms and procedures.
- Improved resource monitoring and evaluation, performance management.
Country Manager
Wamar International
, Iraq
10.2007 - 01.2011
- Strategic Leadership, administration, human resource, financial and budget management and oversight.
- Liaised with clients to drive business development, network with stakeholders, and assisted with preparation of bid documents, proposals, evaluations, SOWs, RFPs, and conducted site inspections.
- Managed customs and excise, supply chain logistics, procurement, asset and inventory management, and ensured compliance with contracts and quality assurance standards.
- Collaborated with Government of Iraq and international organizations, including US Government, United Nations, and NATO to ensure alignment with policies and procedures.
- Security and safety management of staff, facilities, assets and clients.
- Facilities Management and Life Support to the Nato Training Mission-Iraq at the Ar Rustamiah Military Academy.
- Establishment of standard operating procedures, training manuals, monitoring mechanisms.
- Adherence to host country laws and administrative procedures.
- Established a Security Company under the Wamar Group in Iraq.
Production/Safety and Security Manager
New World Alloys-Nova Mining
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
12.2006 - 09.2007
- Directed safety and security management for complex, assets, facilities, and staff, overseeing investigations of incidents and disciplinary actions.
- Managed occupational health and safety compliance across complex operations.
- Received, assessed, and processed unrefined copper material to point of pre smelting.
Country Manager
Mine-Tech International
, Iraq
09.2005 - 08.2006
- Responsible for financial and human resource management and administration, client liaison and operations.
- Developed business opportunities through client liaison, networking, and ensuring contractual compliance.
- Coordinated and liaised with Government of Iraq, including Offices of President, Prime Minister, Speaker of Parliament, and Multi-National Forces Iraq. in relation to the Tier One Explosive Dog Detection Programme (EDD)
- Managed operational activities for the EDD Program at the Baghdad International Airport and NATO base at Ar Rustamiyah.
Protective Services Detail Team Leader
DynCorp International
, Iraq
07.2004 - 07.2005
- Led and coordinated PSD teams and missions, including overseeing asset and inventory and liaising with clients in the Iraq mission area.
- Assistant security and site manager for Mullah Abdullah Power Station Base and PSD Team Leader.
- Deputy Programme Manager (DynCorp International).
- Logistical Movement Coordinating Centre (LMCC), Baghdad.
- Managed logistics and supplied resources to the Government of Iraq under Multi National Forces-Iraq (MNFI) operations.
- Planned and coordinated convoys and security details within the LMCC.
- Security liaison between MNF-I, LMCC, and contractors.
- Coordinated and liaised with and between MNF-I and Government of Iraq Ministries.
- Maintained and managed government-owned property issued to security teams, ensuring accountability and compliance.
Protective Services Detail Team Leader
Mine-Tech International
, Iraq
04.2004 - 06.2004
- Coordinated PSD team missions in Kirkuk-Mosul area to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Oversaw asset and inventory control processes, ensuring accuracy and timely availability.
- Led team operations to ensure compliance with safety protocols and standards.
- Coordinated logistics and resource allocation for effective project execution.
- Trained staff on operational procedures and best practices for efficiency.
Political/Security Risk Management Consultant
, Southern Africa
12.1998 - 04.2004
- Political and economic risk analysis and management.
- Security and risk management.
- Conducted investigations for corporate and government entities, revealing critical issues and informing strategic decisions.
- Problem identification, assessment and analysis.
- Developed and implemented problem-solving initiatives, establishing monitoring mechanisms to ensure ongoing effectiveness.
- Led initiatives to enhance change management processes, fostered organizational adaptability.
- Change management and transformation.
- Networking, diplomacy, client liaison, business development.
- Conflict management and resolution.
Colonel
South African Police Services
Durban, South Africa
02.1985 - 12.1998
- Developed and led senior leadership initiatives to enhance management, administration, operational efficiency and establishment of new structures as part of transformation process.
- Managed financial budgets to optimise supply chain and logistics operations.
- Managed crisis and incident response operations during emergencies.
- Planned, coordinated, and managed multi-disciplinary and interdepartmental operations, including high-risk and sensitive assignments.
- Planned, coordinated and managed security operations for high profile events of a political, religious, social, sporting and cultural nature, close protection and static security for Heads of State, dignitaries and cabinet ministers.
- Directed HR initiatives to monitor and evaluate personnel performance and development.
- Oversaw asset and inventory management for operational facilities.
- Engaged in conflict negotiation to resolve issues and foster collaboration.
- Conducted risk assessment and evaluation, production of analytical reports.
- Conducted intelligence operations involving evidence gathering and analysis.
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Timeline
Chief of Section, Service Delivery Management
United Nations
04.2018 - 01.2026
Chief Integrated Support Services and Chief Planning Officer (Logistics)
African Union
07.2012 - 03.2018
Management Consultant
01.2011 - 06.2012
Country Manager
Wamar International
10.2007 - 01.2011
Production/Safety and Security Manager
New World Alloys-Nova Mining
12.2006 - 09.2007
Country Manager
Mine-Tech International
09.2005 - 08.2006
Protective Services Detail Team Leader
DynCorp International
07.2004 - 07.2005
Protective Services Detail Team Leader
Mine-Tech International
04.2004 - 06.2004
Political/Security Risk Management Consultant
12.1998 - 04.2004
Colonel
South African Police Services
02.1985 - 12.1998
Master’s degree - International Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor’s degree - Economic History and Comparative African Government
University of Kwa Zulu Natal
Professional Development
- Basic First Aid and Critical Life Support Training, 2025
- Defensive Driver Training, 2025
- Fundamentals Occupational Safety and Health, 2025
- Records and Information Management, 2023
- Field Mission Crisis Management Leadership and Integration Course, 2022
- United Nations Training on the Organizational Resilience Management System, 2022
- United Nations Financial Certifying Officer Training, 2021-2022
- United Nations Basic Training for Local Committee on Contracts, 2021
- Senior Mission Administration & Resource Training, 2019
- Management Development Programme, 2018
- Competency Based Interviewing Skills, 2018
- Advanced Security in the Field, 2018
- Safe and Secure Approach to the Field Environment-SSAFE-Somalia, 2012
- AMISOM Stress Management Training, 2014
- Performance Management Learning Programme for Supervisors and Managers, 2013
- Organisational Development and Management, London School of Business and Finance, 2022
- Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) Professional Training, 2018
- Regional Senior Mission Leader`s Course, 2017
- Project Management (Short Course), 2012
- Personal Security Detail Course, 2004
- Explosive Detection Dog Orientation Course, 2005
- Conflict Management, Resolution and Negotiation Skills Course, 1995
- Human Rights for Station Commissioners Course, 1995
- Special Weapons and Tactics Course, 1992
- Candidate Officer`s Course, 1991
- Crowd Control and Management Course, 1991
- Strategic Communication Course, 1989
- VIP Protection Course, 1989
- Intelligence Courses, 1985-1988