Summary

Work experience

• Control Administrative Officer

  Omaheke Okorukambe Constituency

  2022.04-Current

  (4 years)

  Represented the government at Constituency level, ensuring effective planning and development initiatives. Executed the Strategic Plan, continuously monitoring and evaluating the Annual Work Plan and Action Plan for the Constituency by producing detailed monthly progress reports. Formulated and submitted the Constituency Budget Proposal to the Head Office; monitored and assessed the constituency budget, ensuring compliance with regulations. Assisted in the preparation of speeches and briefings for the Honourable Councillor. Facilitated communication regarding community complaints on basic services to relevant departments, empowering the community through various projects and programmes. Coordinated meetings and ensured active participation of stakeholders; appointed member of the Procurement Management Unit (PMU). Served as a member of the Performance Management System (PMS) and the Policy Review Committee (Otjozondjupa Regional Council). Chaired the Stock-Taking Board (Otjozondjupa Regional Council); oversaw the cleanliness and image of the constituency building and premises. Spearheaded community development projects at constituency level, implementing relevant Regional Council policies and advising staff accordingly. Ensured compliance with stock-taking procedures on an ad-hoc basis. Supervised staff and maintained effective people management practices within the constituency. Managed the updating of warehouse inventory registers; ensured the reconciliation of transport transactions and production of monthly reports. Identified constituency training needs and submitted proposals for necessary training initiatives. Maintained proper filing systems and managed correspondences efficiently.
• SADC

  SADC

  2022.04-Current

  (4 years)

  (ERT) representing Namibia at SADC, Represented Namibia at SADC as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), facilitating the development of response plans of action; provided operational updates and oversight for the response efforts. Maintained direct communication and liaison with governmental bodies, the SADC standby force, the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination Team (UNDACT), and other humanitarian response teams. Also served as a member of the Performance Management Unit for the Omaheke Regional Council.
• Regional Disaster Coordinator (Gobabis – Omaheke Gobabis, NamibiaRegion)

  Omaheke Regional Council

  2017.02-2022.03

  (5 years)

  Facilitated planning and development in the disaster risk management sector, coordinating OPM activities within the Omaheke Region, including vulnerability assessments and food distribution programmes; assessed and registered communities affected by hazards such as fire outbreaks, disease outbreaks, and droughts, ensuring provision of humanitarian assistance. Coordinated all regional general administration across constituencies, identifying and recommending community projects or programmes to the OPM that could enhance the living standards of vulnerable communities through rigorous vulnerability assessments and community training. Liaised with regional stakeholders, including all Constituency Councillors, to stimulate relevant programmes through meetings with affected communities, maintaining disaster risk management development projects in accordance with agreed work plans and budgets. Led and directed the Regional Disaster Risk Management Section in the Omaheke Region, responsible for managing, planning, organising, staffing, supervising, controlling, and coordinating divisional activities. Served as a facilitator/trainer on behalf of the OPM. Implemented and promoted the National Disaster Risk Management Policy and the Regional Disaster Action Plan across all constituencies. Contributed to the preparation of strategic plans and work plan implementation; served on the Procurement Management Unit for the Omaheke Regional Council. Ensured that communities affected by disasters or emergencies received the necessary support across all constituencies. Organised and coordinated stakeholder and community sensitisation efforts, educating them about early warning systems for various hazards likely to occur in the region. Resolved everyday challenges faced by communities affected by hazards and disasters.
• Part-Time Tutor

  Namibian University of Science and Gobabis, Namibia technology (nust)

  2012.02-2015.05

  (3 years)

  Provided tutoring support to part-time students, managing individual student needs effectively. Oversaw student management, ensuring a conducive learning environment. Invigilated during tests and examinations, maintaining academic integrity.
• Senior Administrative Officer

  Ministry of Agriculture, Water Gobabis, Namibia and forestry

  2009.08-2015.04

  (6 years)

  Coordinated accounting processes and the budget/commitment register at the divisional level. Acted as head of Administration at divisional level, ensuring efficient administrative operations. Provided insights in the preparation and implementation of strategic and work plans. Promoted the implementation of relevant government policies and regulations to staff members, advising the community accordingly. Organised and facilitated staff sensitisation and training workshops within the Region. Assisted in writing proposals for regional development programmes and coordinated events such as Farmers’ Day; ensured timely submission of articles related to agricultural activities for ministerial newsletters and newspapers, while also informing rural farmers via notice boards. Collected and addressed community issues within all constituencies, resolving them when possible and reporting to higher authorities. Managed human resources planning, selection, recruitment, and induction of new employees at the regional level, while also coordinating the Performance Management System at the divisional level. Conducted needs assessments for staff training and facilitated necessary training initiatives.
• Administrative Officer

  Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Gobabis, Namibia land reform

  2005.07-2007.05

  (2 years)

  Managed overall administration of the office, including stock control and filing, and ensured efficient typing of correspondence. Handled telephone communications with professionalism and courtesy.
• Administrative Assistant, Roads

  Contractors Company

  2003.12-2005.06

  (2 years)

  Oversaw the administration of the entire office, encompassing stock control and filing, while ensuring timely typing of correspondence. Managed telephone communications efficiently and professionally.

Educational experience

• Namibian University of Science and Technology

  Procurement Management, Contract Management financial tech; global supply chain diligence.

  2025.02-Current

  (a year)

  Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement Management
• University of Namibia

  Masters of Public Administration, Project Development planning & management, economic of public finance

  2023.02-2025.10

  (3 years)

  Fully completed Master NQF L9
• Namibia College of Open Learning

  Postgraduate Diploma, Open School Operations

  2020.02-2021.11

  (2 years)

  N/A
• Namibia University of Science and Technology

  Public Management

  2008.02-2012.04

  (4 years)

  N/A

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