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Albertina B Beukes

Keetmanshoop

Summary

Dynamic Community Development Officer with expertise in Local Economic Development, Land Reform, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Spatial Planning, and Housing. Proven ability in policy formulation, implementing economic development initiatives and driving impactful results for local communities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Community Liaison Officer

//Kharas Regional Council: Directorate of Planning and Development
05.2022 - Current
  • Coordinate outreach programs to promote council services and resources
  • Facilitate community engagement initiatives to strengthen local relationships.
  • Identify capital projects for approval and implementation.
  • Implement local economic development programs in rural areas and settlements.
  • Manage daily infrastructure maintenance activities to ensure functionality and safety.
  • Monitor and evaluate development projects.
  • Develop and review annual and quarterly plans; performance agreements and monthly reports.
  • Conduct assessments for land allocation
  • Supervise two staff members.

Chief Administrative Officer

Ministry of Urban and Rural Development: Directorate of Habitat, Housing and Technical Services
03.2021 - 04.2022

•Liaise and consult with stakeholders and Local Authorities on the construction of houses in informal settlements and the implementation of the Flexible Land Tenure Act

•Develop Directorate and Divisional Annual Plans, Quarterly Plans and Reviews

•Provide inputs for the amendment and development of housing policies

•Spearhead the Development of the Namibia Housing Information System

•Review and report on progress made with the implementation of National Development Plan

Development Planner

Ministry of Land Reform: Directorate of Land Reform
01.2014 - 02.2021

• Recommend and Process approvals for land rights applications

•Provide support and training to Communal Land Boards, Traditional Authorities and communities

•Development and Amendment of legal framework

•Develop and review management plans

•Facilitate Infrastructure Development, Lease Compliance and Local Level Participatory Planning

• Mapping and Demarcation of Communal Land hold parcels

•Provide secretarial services to the Flexible Land Tenure Regulations Committee

•Facilitate the drafting of the Flexible Land Tenure Regulations by the consultant in accordance with the terms of reference.

Part-time Lecturer

Namibia University of Science and Technology
01.2020 - 07.2020

• Preparations of Lectures for course: Applied Regional and Rural Local Economic Development.

•Draw up question papers for tests, examinations and assignments.

Assistant Administrative Officer

Ministry of Land Reform
01.2014 - 08.2015
  • Provide secretarial services to the Flexible Land Tenure Regulations Committee
  • Facilitate the drafting of the Flexible Land Tenure Regulations by the consultant in accordance with the terms of reference.
  • Assist LBTA planners on the implementation of the Communal Land Reform Act

Education

Certificate in Local Government Studies -

NAMCOL

Masters Degree in Town and Regional Planning -

University of Pretoria

Bachelors Degree in Land Administration -

Polytechnic of Namibia

References

• Mr. Megameno Shikongo

||Kharas Regional Council

Tel: 0811223631

• Ms. Viona Sikabongo

Ministry of Urban and Rural Development

Tel: 0813223067

• Dr. Jenilee Kohima

Namibia University of Science and Technology

Tel: 0812137085

• Mr. Gabriel Iindombo

Ministry of  Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform

Tel: 0811454535

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  • Member of the //Kharas Communal Land Board
  • Member of Regional Implementation Team
  • Member of the Bid Evaluation Commitee

Timeline

Chief Community Liaison Officer

//Kharas Regional Council: Directorate of Planning and Development
05.2022 - Current

Chief Administrative Officer

Ministry of Urban and Rural Development: Directorate of Habitat, Housing and Technical Services
03.2021 - 04.2022

Part-time Lecturer

Namibia University of Science and Technology
01.2020 - 07.2020

Development Planner

Ministry of Land Reform: Directorate of Land Reform
01.2014 - 02.2021

Assistant Administrative Officer

Ministry of Land Reform
01.2014 - 08.2015

Certificate in Local Government Studies -

NAMCOL

Masters Degree in Town and Regional Planning -

University of Pretoria

Bachelors Degree in Land Administration -

Polytechnic of Namibia
Albertina B Beukes