TSAONE CHRIS MOKONE
Gaborone
Summary
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, operational management. Well-rounded In an array of ethics, forensic investigations tools, risk management, compliance management and corporate gorvenance. Utilises effective communication and organisational skills to drive project success. Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and decision making.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Botswana Unified Revenue Service
09.2008 - Current
- To promote and apply innovative interventions geared towards cultivating high standards of ethical conduct among staff
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations
- To develop, implement a programme of investigative activities related to fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in the activities and operations of BURS
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings
- Investigating allegations of criminal and administrative misconduct against employees and contractors working for BURS
- Protecting BURS against external attempts to corrupt, or threaten employees and to conduct related criminal and administrative investigations
- Providing nationwide investigative support for the forensic examination of evidentiary material and support to Police and related institutions in the gathering and review of evidence.
Head of Crime Intelligence Bureau
Botswana Police Service
01.2004 - 08.2008
- Providing strategic direction to the overall crime situation in the country
- Crime threat analysis and profiling organised crime syndicates
- Managing the national informant and reward system
- Disseminating critical crime information to operatives on need-to-know
- Training, developing manuals, policies and guidelines for the department
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Officer In-Charge: Surveillance Unit
Botswana Police Service
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Responded to emergency calls relayed from dispatcher or supervisors and communicated situation details to other officers
- Supervised, directed and evaluated assigned staff members and newly hired officers
- Testified in court during certain criminal cases
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
Officer In-Charge: Fraud Investigations Unit
Botswana Police Service
01.1997 - 09.1999
- Conducted surveillance to detect suspicious activity
- Testified in court during certain criminal cases
- Wrote detailed narrative reports for use in investigations
- Supervised, directed and evaluated assigned staff members and newly hired officers
- Collected, preserved and analyzed evidence found at crime scenes
- Interrogated suspects and witnesses to investigate crime scenes and criminal actions.
Investigator, Serious Crime Squad
Botswana Police Service
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports
- Obtained evidence through direct records reviews and conducted interviews with complainants, suspects and policyholders
- Determined case direction based on reviews of wide-ranging information.
Investigator –Fraud Investigation Unit
Botswana Police Service
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
MBA - Business Management
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana10.2009
Master of Science - Investigative Psychology
The University of Liverpool
Liverpool, UK11.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Accounting
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana10.1994
Skills
- Compliance management
- Ethics and Integrity Management
- Risk Management
- Corporate Governance
- Forensic Investigations
- Strategic Planning
- Investigative Interview
Accomplishments
- An Associate Member of the International Academy of Investigative Psychology (IA-IP)
- IA-IP Committee member for Africa region for the year 2009
Phone
(+267) 73 586 234, (+267) 74 737 475
References
- Prof Laurence J. Alison, MBE, Department of Forensic Psychology, University of Liverpool, Eleanor Rathbone Building, Bedford Street South, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, United Kingdom, Email: l.j.alison@liverpool.ac.uk, Mobile: (+44) 07966963597.
- Prof David Canter, Emeritus Professor, University of Liverpool, Email: profcanter@gmail.com
- Prof Onkutlwile Othata, Dean - Faculty of Business, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana, Tel: (+267) 355 2233, Mobile: (+267) 73 550 0000
- Mr. Molemi Pule, General Manager Technical, Botswana Unified Revenue Service, Gaborone, Botswana, +267 363 9116, mopule@burs.org.bw
- Mr. Gaetsiwe M. Motsewabagale, TADAT Coordinator, Botswana Unified Revenue Service, Gaborone, Botswana, +267 363 9506, gmotsewabagale@burs.org.bw
Projects
Ethics hotline or anonymous reporting platform, Project Manager, 11/2013, The line is used by taxpayers, members of the public and employees to report allegations of wrong doing, misconduct and illegal activities against the Revenue Service. Preparing Awareness materials about the facility, receiving and analysing those reports and taking appropriate action. Making sure the project is operating efficiently and effectively within budgets and stipulated timelines, with strict adherence to the service level agreement. BURS 2024-2029 Strategy Development Team, Committee member, Tasked with evaluating the 2019-2024 BURS Strategy and developing the 2024-2029 5-year Strategy.
Training
- Managing Financial Investigations (Intermediate)OECD, Virtual, February 2025
- Investigative Techniques for the Effective use of Banking Information, OECD, Virtual, 2 weeks, 07/2023
- Fighting Crime: The Ten Global Principles, OECD, Virtual, July 2023
- Forensic Investigations Techniques, University of Kwazulu Natal, Durban, South Africa, 2 weeks, 09/2019
- Risk 360, Transforming Risk into Opportunities, Cape Town, South Africa, 1 week, 03/2019
- WCO’s Regional Workshop on Corruption Risk Mapping, Port Louis, Mauritius, 1 week, 05/2018
- African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) Integrity Assurance workshop, Windhoek, Namibia, 1 week, 11/2017
- Integrity in Customs, IMF AFRITAC South, Ebene, Mauritius, 1 week, 04/2017
- Compliance Management, University of Cape Town, South Africa, 9 weeks, 04/2016
- Executive Criminal Justice Seminar, International Law Enforcement Academy, Roswell, USA, 3 weeks, 10/2016
- Anti-Corruption Policy Forum, International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA), Roswell, USA, 3 weeks, 10/2016
- World Customs Organisation (WCO) Leadership & Management Development Workshop, Gaborone, Botswana, 2 weeks, 10/2015
- Advanced Taxation Course, Botswana Accountancy College, Gaborone, Botswana, 6 months, 2015
- Certificate in Procurement & Supply Chain Fraud Prevention, Pan African Training, Pretoria, South Africa, 1 week, 07/2014
- Management Development Programme, Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa, 4 months, 2014
- Investigative Skills for Intellectual Property & Other White Collar Crimes, U.S. Department of Justice, Cape Town, South Africa, 1 week, 03/2013
- Institutional/Entreprise Risk Management & Internal Control in the Public Sector, Intelligent Africa, Gaborone, Botswana, 1 week, 09/2013
- Enterprise Risk Management & Internal Controls, Intelligent Africa, Gaborone, Botswana, 1 week, 01/2013
- Ethics Officer Certification Programme, Ethics Institute of South Africa, 1 week, 09/2010
- Project Management, Xpert Group, Gaborone, Botswana, 1 week, 12/2010
- High Powered Tools to Prevent Fraud and Corruption, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1 week, 07/2009
- Leadership & Management Development Workshop, IDM, Gaborone, Botswana, 1 week, 08/2009
- Group Training Course in Crime Prevention (Administration of Justice), UNAFEI, Tokyo, Japan, 6 weeks, 10/2007
- Corporate Crime and the Criminal Liability of Corporate Entities, UNAFEI, Tokyo, Japan, 6 weeks, 10/2007
- Managing International Peace Keeping Missions, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana, 1 week, 07/2006
- Law Enforcement Executive Development Program (Advanced Management), ILEA, Roswell, USA, 4 weeks, 10/2005
- Southern African Regional Police Chief Cooperation (SARPCO) Strategic Analysis Course, Detective & Crime Intelligence Academy, Hammanskraal, South Africa, 3 weeks, 02/2004
- Law Enforcement Executive Development Program, ILEA, Gaborone, Botswana, 6 weeks, 10/2004
- International Banking & Money Laundering Course, ILEA, Gaborone, Botswana, 2 weeks, 04/2003
- Managing Serious Crime Investigation Course, Botswana Police College, Gaborone, Botswana, 2 weeks, 10/2002
- Crime Intelligence Analysis Course, National Criminal Intelligence Services (NCIS), London, UK, 2 weeks, 04/2000
- Introduction to Intelligence Course, National Criminal Intelligence Services (NCIS), London, UK, 1 week, 03/2000
Personal Information
Title: Manager, Ethics
Timeline
Manager
Botswana Unified Revenue Service
09.2008 - Current
Head of Crime Intelligence Bureau
Botswana Police Service
01.2004 - 08.2008
Officer In-Charge: Surveillance Unit
Botswana Police Service
01.2001 - 01.2004
Officer In-Charge: Fraud Investigations Unit
Botswana Police Service
01.1997 - 09.1999
Investigator, Serious Crime Squad
Botswana Police Service
01.1995 - 01.1997
Investigator –Fraud Investigation Unit
Botswana Police Service
01.1994 - 01.1995
MBA - Business Management
University of Botswana
Master of Science - Investigative Psychology
The University of Liverpool
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Accounting
University of Botswana
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