Dr. David N. Watene
Alternate Member to the PS, Higher Education and Research
Dr. David N. Watene
Alternate Member to the PS, Higher Education and Research
Member – Human Resource & Development Committee & FDGP CommitteeAcademic Qualifications
Professional Experience
Current Role
Director of Education
Directorate of Higher Education
Career Progression
Director of Education
Directorate of Higher Education
Current role - Represents the Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education and Research
Senior Assistant Director
Ministry of Education
Assistant Director
Ministry of Education
Senior Education Officer
Ministry of Education
Education Administrator / Manager / Supervisor
Various levels in the Education Sector
Key Responsibilities
PS Representation
Represents the Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education and Research, Ministry of Education
Higher Education Oversight
Directing and managing higher education policies and programs
Education Administration
Over 31 years of experience in education administration and management
Supervisory Role
Experienced manager and supervisor in the education sector
Council Contribution
As the Alternate Member representing the Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education and Research, Dr. Watene brings invaluable expertise in education policy, administration, and management to the University Council. His over three decades of experience across various levels of the education sector - from education officer to director level - provides critical insights into the national higher education landscape.
Committee Memberships
Dr. Watene serves on two key committees:
Areas of Expertise
- Education Administration: PhD specialization with 31+ years experience
- Education Policy: Current role in Directorate of Higher Education
- Higher Education Management: Oversight of higher education programs
- Ministry Representation: Official representative of the PS
- Educational Planning: M.Ed. specialization
- Accounting & Economics: B.Ed. background