Open To Work
Austin Simasiku Simasiku
Katima Mulilo
Summary
Experienced Immigration Officer with a strong background in application processing and migration law compliance. Engages communities and analyzes data to support local development initiatives. Drives project outcomes through effective communication and research expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Officer
Ministry of Home Affairs & Immigration
Zambezi Region, Namibia
11.2017 - Current
- Oversaw border control operations to ensure strict adherence to migration laws.
- Processed immigration applications and verified documentation accuracy.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with immigration laws.
- Guided applicants through immigration procedures and requirements to facilitate understanding and compliance.
- Inspected traveler documents at ports of entry such as airports or land borders ensuring that travelers meet all requirements for entering or leaving the country.
- Organized deportation proceedings to uphold immigration laws.
- Educated communities on border laws to enhance compliance and awareness.
- Verified documentation from applicants to confirm identity and verify accuracy of information provided.
Enumerator
United Nations Development Program(UNDP)
Windhoek, Namibia
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Gathered data from community surveys to guide project development.
- Conducted community sensitization for tuberculosis testing, increasing awareness and participation.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure accurate data collection processes.
- Analyzed survey responses to identify trends and community insights.
- Reported findings to project managers to support program planning efforts.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings from enumeration stages to support informed decision-making.
- Community survey data collector.
- Community sensitizer(tuberculosis testing).
- Developed effective communication skills necessary for engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Education
Masters - Community Work
University of Zululand
KwaDlangezwa, South Africa 01.2009 - 12.2009
Postgraduate Diploma - Community Work
University of Zululand
KwaDlangezwa, South Africa 01.2008 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Correctional & Criminal Justice
University of Zululand
KwaDlangezwa, South Africa 01.2005 - 12.2007
Diploma - Adult education & Community Development
University of Namibia
Namibia 01.2002 - 12.2004
Skills
- Community engagement strategies
- Community engagement
- Social and community project development planning
- Social research expertise
- Report evaluation
- Community profiling
- Community networking facilitation
- Grant proposal writing
- Computer fundamentals
- Internet, email & web authoring
- Spreadsheets
- Word processing
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/12/82
- Nationality: Namibian
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Immigration Officer
Ministry of Home Affairs & Immigration
11.2017 - Current
Enumerator
United Nations Development Program(UNDP)
06.2017 - 11.2017
Masters - Community Work
University of Zululand
01.2009 - 12.2009
Postgraduate Diploma - Community Work
University of Zululand
01.2008 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Correctional & Criminal Justice
University of Zululand
01.2005 - 12.2007
Diploma - Adult education & Community Development
University of Namibia
01.2002 - 12.2004