Biography
Dr. Ezekiel Bob Jere is an accomplished academic, cybersecurity specialist and information technology management professional with over four decades of experience spanning higher education, public administration, ICT management, teaching, research and professional training.
Dr. Jere is currently a Lecturer in the School of Computing Technology and Applied Sciences at the Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies University (ZCAS University), a position he has held since April 2022. His academic responsibilities include teaching at doctoral, master's, undergraduate and diploma levels, as well as supervising postgraduate and doctoral research projects.
His areas of academic specialisation and teaching include Cyber Threat Intelligence and Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Cybercrime Investigations, Systems and Information Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Strategic IT Planning and Management, Business Continuity and Recovery Management, and Strategic Project Management.
Prior to his current appointment, Dr. Jere held several senior academic and administrative positions at ZCAS, including Acting Dean of the School of ICT (2019–2022), Head of ICT Programmes (2014–2019), Manager of ICT Programmes (2012–2014), Principal Lecturer and Senior Lecturer. These roles involved academic leadership, curriculum development, programme management, institutional administration, external stakeholder engagement and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research.
Dr. Jere also has extensive experience in public sector education and professional training, having served at the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) in various capacities from 1981 to 2000. Positions held included Head of the ICT Section, Chief Staff Training Officer, Head of the Computer Unit, Senior Staff Training Officer and Assistant Staff Training Officer. During this period, his contributions included establishing NIPA's computer network and computer laboratory, developing and delivering ICT and accounting-related training programmes, and supporting examination administration and integrity.
In addition to academic and institutional leadership, Dr. Jere has contributed to professional education as an External Examiner in Management Information Systems for the Institute of Bankers and Financial Services Examinations up to 2020, and as Chief Examiner in Management Information Systems for the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) National Accounting Technicians Diploma (NATec) in Information Systems. He has also served as an external moderator for postgraduate research at Cavendish University.
Dr. Jere holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Security, Management and Forensics from Warnborough College, Ireland/UK, obtained in 2014, and a Master of Science (MSc) in Information Systems from the University of Brighton, United Kingdom. His additional qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with Economics from the University of Zambia, City & Guilds of London certification in Information Technology, and a Certificate in PC Maintenance and Novell Installation. He also pursued the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) qualification up to Part II.
His professional contributions include designing and delivering two cybersecurity training workshops for industry in 2014. Dr. Jere is a member of the Institute of Analysts and Programmers (IAP), United Kingdom, and a Fellow of the ICT Association of Zambia.
With a career combining academic scholarship, cybersecurity expertise, institutional leadership and professional training, Dr. Jere continues to contribute to the development of ICT education, cybersecurity knowledge and digital capacity in Zambia.
Professional experience
ZCAS University: April 2022 to Date: Lecturer – School of Computing Technology and Applied Sciences:
Courses Taught:
Lecturer at Doctoral Level in:
- Cyber Threat Intelligence and Risk Management
Lecturer at Master’s Level in:
- Security Management
- Digital Forensics and Cyber Crime Investigations
- Systems and Information Security
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Strategic Project Management
- Strategic IT Planning and Management
- Software Metrics
Lecturer at Undergraduate Level in:
- Digital Forensics
- Strategic Management of Information Technology
- Business Continuity and Recovery Management
Lecturer at Diploma/Advanced Diploma Level in:
- Computer Forensics and Incident Investigation
Supervisor: Doctoral and Master's Degree Research Projects
ZCAS: 2019 – Mar 2022: A. Dean – School of ICT
ZCAS: 2014 – 2019: Head of Programmes – ICT:
Duties include overseeing departmental affairs, networking with collaborating partners.
Writing of modules and course guides in the taught undergraduate and post graduate programmes.
Consulting and Liaising with External bodies such as High Education Authority (HEA).
General administrative functions involving the ICT Faculty at ZCAS University
Supervisor – Undergraduate Computing Projects.
Supervisor – Post Graduate Computing Projects
ZCAS 2012–2014: Manager – ICT PROGRAMMES
Duties included management of the ICT Teaching Department, Development of new programmes for incoming ZCAS University and lecturing in Multiple courses.
Supervisor – Undergraduate Computing Projects.
Supervisor – Post Graduate Computing Projects
Obtained PhD Cyber Security Forensics and Information Management in 2014
External Examiner – Management Information Systems for Institute of Bankers and Financial Services Examinations (Up to 2020).
Supervisor – Undergraduate Computing Projects.
Supervisor – Post Graduate Computing Projects
ZCAS Nov 2008 - 2013: Principal Lecturer (Information Tehnology)
Lecturing in IT Project Management, Systems Planning and Management and Computing Project (University of Greenwich BSc (Hons) Computing).
WORK EXPERIENCE
2008: External Moderator: Cavendish University MBA (Business) Research paper
ZCAS April 2007 - 2008: Senior Lecturer
Lecturer in IT Project Management (BSc (Hons) Computing, Computing Project, Business Information, Management and Business Analysis (P3 ACCA) and Supervisor – Undergraduate Computing Projects.
ZCAS July 2003 - 2007: Lecturer:
Lecturing duties included, Contemporary Systems Development (IMIS), Business Information Project (IMIS), L3 (ACCA), IT Project Management (Greenwich University BSc (Hons) Computing), and Business Systems and Strategy (IMIS Graduate Diploma):
2000 – 2003: Part Time Lecturer at ZCAS
Lecturer in IMIS Graduate Diploma in Business Systems and Strategy
National Institute of Full-Time Head of ICT Section - Business Studies Department – NIPA
Public Administration:
(NIPA) Duties included setting up NIPA Computer Network and NIPA Computer Laboratory, Lecturing in Analysis and Design of information System, Cost and Management Accounting (Accounting Technicians Diploma) and British AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)
NIPA 1997 - 2000: Chief Staff Training Officer and also Head, Computer Unit.
Custodian of Examinations at NIPA with view to eliminate corruption, apart from safeguarding examinations.
Chief Examiner (Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) in Management Information Systems (MIS) of NATec Diploma in Information Systems.
NIPA 1990 – 1997: Senior Staff Training Officer:
Lecturing responsibilities in Management Information Systems, Cost Accounting (Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) and the British Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
Assistant Director (NIPA Extension Studies) – Responsibility for 22 part-time classes, Preparation of timetables for them, plus lecturing duties in MIS and Cost and Management Accounting and Public Sector Accounting.
Lecturing responsibilities in Accounting, Economics, and Cost and Management Accounting.
NIPA 1985- 1988 Staff Training Officer with lecturing responsibilities at NIPA
Administrative Trainee at London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham while pursuing Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountants (CIPFA) qualification.
NIPA 1981 - 1984 Ass. Staff Training Officer
CONTRIBUTION TO CONSULTANCY
- Designed and Presented two training workshops for industry in Cyber Security in 2014.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
• Member of Institute of Analysts and Programmers (IAP) – UK
• Fellow of ICT Association of Zambia Member.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2009 - 2014: Doctor of Philosophy, PhD – Computer Security, Management and Forensics, Warnborough College, Ireland/UK
1992: Master of Science - Information Systems, University of Brighton, Brighton – U.K.
Dec 1992: City Guilds of London in Information Technology – New Castle, UK
Oct -Dec 1992: Certificate in PC Maintenance and Novell Installation – Mari Advanced Computer Training, New Castle, UK 1992
1985- 1988 Passed up to Part 2 of Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountants (CIPFA) qualification
1980: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with Economics: University of Zambia
Secondary School Education:
1970 – 1974 ; Grade 12 Certificate – Canisius Secondary School, Chikuni
Primary Education Education:
1968 -1969 : Grade 7 Certificate, Ndondi Primary School, Muzoka.
Research interests
RESEARCH INTEREST
• Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Information Systems Development
Publications
SUBMISSIONS OF RECOMMENDATIONS TO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
• Implementation of E-Government in Zambia – 2020
• Ramifications of Electronic Communications and Transactions Bill NAB 29 of 2020
• Ramifications of Data Protection Bill – 2021
• Ramifications of Cyber Security and Cyber Crime Bill -2021
PUBLICATIONS
Kalunga, P., Neene, V., Jere, B., Phiri, M., & Chembe, C. (2023). Challenges of Crowdfunding (Village Banking) in Zambia: Solutions and Opportunities. Zambia ICT Journal, 7(1), 38-46.
Jere, B., Njovu, C., Neene, V., Lwele, E., & Nguni, A. (2022). An Evaluation of Developing Smart Cities in Developing Countries–Challenges and Opportunities: A Systematic Literature Review. Zambia ICT Journal, 6(1), 25-37.
Neene, V., Ng’uni, A., Jere, B., Kalunga, P., & Phiri, M. (2022). Blockchain Technology and its Implication for the Financial Sector in Zambia. Zambia ICT Journal, 6(1), 52-60.
4. Mutuzana, M., Jere, B. E., & Mfune, M. S. Design and Implementation of a Web based Student Hostel Management Application System for Mufulira College of Education (MUCE) using the Model View Controller Framework.