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BWALA AUTA WILLIAM

London,City of London

Summary

Proficient Nigeria's Deputy Alternate Permanent Representative to International Maritime Organisation, London; offering over six (6) years of experience and desiring to apply knowledge to growth-oriented position. Objective and organized with in-depth understanding of how to collect, analyze and utilize data. Good decision-making, problem-solving and planning abilities. Leverages area expertise and strategic mindset to positively impact policies and operations. Brings forward-thinking approach and articulate communication skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Nigeria's Maritime Policy Expert / Deputy APR-IMO

Nigeria High Commission, London
City of London, City of London
11.2017 - Current

Education

MSc - Shipping Operations

Solent University
Southampton

MSc. - Marine Policy

Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)
Cardiff

Post Graduate Diploma - Marine Insurance

World Maritime University
Malmo, Sweden

Advanced Diploma - Transport and Logistics.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
City of London

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - Management

University of Calabar
Calabar, Nigeria

Higher National Diploma - Marketing

Ramat Polytechnic
Maiduguri, Nigeria

Ordinary National Diploma - Purchasing and Supply

University of Jos
Jos, Nigeria

Diploma - Ocean Law and Policy

Rhodes Acdemy of Ocean Law and Policy
Rhodes, Greece

Certificate of Higher Education - Organisational Leadership

Harvard Business School
Boston, Massachsetts. USA

Certificate - Communicating for Influence and Impact

University of Cambridge
Cambridge

Certification, - ISPS Code, Ship Security Officer / Port Facility Security Offcer

Lloyds Register EMEA
Dubai, UAE

Certificate - Risk Management and Incident Investigation

Lloyds Maritime Academy
London

Certificate - Port State Control Officer Training

International Maritime Bureau
Southampton

Certificate of Higher Education - ISM Code and Lead Auditor

Lloyds Register EMEA
Liverpool, UK

Skills

  • Policy development
  • Strategic planning
  • Complex negotiation
  • Policy compliance understanding
  • International relations
  • Conflict management
  • Political negotiation
  • Contingency plan development
  • Government representation
  • Risk assessment
  • Foreign affairs policy development
  • Performance evaluations
  • Collaborative design
  • Logical reasoning
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication
  • Consistently meet goals
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Coaching and mentoring

Affiliations

Nautical Institute, London. UK Member, Nautical Institute (MNI). Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, UK Chartered Member Institute of Logistics and Transport (CMILT). Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered). Chartered Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (CMNIM). International Who's Who, Historical Society. Elected Member 2006. (For facilitating skill acquisition for gainful employment).

Additional Information

  • I worked with Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in various capacities. I currently serve as Nigeria's Maritime Policy Expert / Deputy Alternate Permanent Representative (DAPR) to International Maritime Organisation (IMO), London. I also hold the following positions in the IMO: Secretary to Africa (IMO Member states) Maritime Advisory Group (AMAG), IMO contact person to Maritime Organisation for West and Central Africa (MOWCA), and Secretary Nigeria/ Industry Joint Working Group on Maritime Security in Gulf of Guinea (comprising NIMASA, Nigerian Navy, INTERPOL, OCIMF, BIMCO, ICS, INTERTANKO and INTERCARGO).CONTACT:

CONTACT

  • Email: maritimewilliam@yahoo.co.uk
  • Tel: +447480804214
  • Linkedin.org/bwala.william
  • Tweeter: @BWALA_WILLIE

Timeline

Nigeria's Maritime Policy Expert / Deputy APR-IMO

Nigeria High Commission, London
11.2017 - Current

MSc - Shipping Operations

Solent University

MSc. - Marine Policy

Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)

Post Graduate Diploma - Marine Insurance

World Maritime University

Advanced Diploma - Transport and Logistics.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - Management

University of Calabar

Higher National Diploma - Marketing

Ramat Polytechnic

Ordinary National Diploma - Purchasing and Supply

University of Jos

Diploma - Ocean Law and Policy

Rhodes Acdemy of Ocean Law and Policy

Certificate of Higher Education - Organisational Leadership

Harvard Business School

Certificate - Communicating for Influence and Impact

University of Cambridge

Certification, - ISPS Code, Ship Security Officer / Port Facility Security Offcer

Lloyds Register EMEA

Certificate - Risk Management and Incident Investigation

Lloyds Maritime Academy

Certificate - Port State Control Officer Training

International Maritime Bureau

Certificate of Higher Education - ISM Code and Lead Auditor

Lloyds Register EMEA
BWALA AUTA WILLIAM