Austine Simataa Lukubwe
Windhoek, Khomas Region
Summary
Dynamic Senior Education Officer with a proven track record at the Ministry of Education, skilled in curriculum development and community engagement. Adept at policy writing and data analysis, I have successfully identified learning needs and implemented effective educational programs, enhancing literacy and vocational training for diverse populations. Highly knowledgeable Tutor with background in various academic subjects. Experience includes providing personalized instruction to students of diverse age groups, improving comprehension and increasing knowledge retention. Strengths include ability to adapt teaching methods based on student needs, fostering positive learning environment and utilizing innovative instructional techniques. Notable impact in enhancing students' academic performance and confidence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Education Officer
Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts & Culture
Head Office, Windhoek, Khomas Region
08.2024 - Current
- Compliance with the Public Service Act, the Education Act, the Public Service Staff Rules, regulations, and other relevant acts.
- Compiling the annual reports of the subdivision.
- Identification of community learning needs.
- Develop curriculum and policy guidelines.
- Conduct a pre-test and a post-test of newly developed materials.
- Assist in the compilation of the budget allocation for the subdivision; perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Tutor-Marker
Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)
Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region
07.2017 - Current
- Tutoring and facilitation of workshops on different modules for a Certificate in Early Childhood Development.
- Marking of assignments and examination scripts for different modules for a Certificate in Early Childhood Development; compile reports.
- Compile reports.
Education Officer
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture
Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region
08.2012 - 08.2024
- Mobilize, establish literacy classes, and implement NLPN policies with all stakeholders at the district level.
- Provide administrative and professional support to each literacy promoter in the district.
- Establish Family Literacy classes.
- Training of Adult Skills Development for Self-Employment (ASDSE) entrepreneurs.
- Compile district statistics and reports on a monthly basis.
- Regular support visits to literacy centers to closely check the teaching process and lesson plan books of literacy promoters.
Youth Officer
Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture
Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region
02.2007 - 08.2012
- Identify youth training needs in close collaboration with the line ministries, private sector, and other training providers that are fully registered and accredited.
- Facilitate employment, entrepreneurship, and project management courses/workshops.
- Identity and compile information on training facilities and training providers, and inform the target group of these opportunities via regular consultations and meetings.
- Encourage youth to come up with viable projects for creating and generating income.
- Share relevant information with the youth on appropriate skills needed in the labor market.
- Conduct career guidance for the youth, both in school and out of school.
Education
PhD. Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Adult Education) -
University of Namibia (UNAM)
Windhoek, Namibia04-2025
Post Graduate Diploma in Open School Operation And Management -
Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)
Windhoek, Namibia04-2023
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Youth And Community Development -
Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)
Windhoek, Namibia04-2021
Master of Education (Adult Education) -
University of Namibia (UNAM)
Windhoek, Namibia04-2017
Honours Bachelor of Education (HBED) (Specializing in Environmental Education) -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria, South Africa05-2013
Diploma in Youth Development Work -
Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)
Windhoek, Namibia04-2008
Bachelor of Education (Adult Education) -
University of Namibia (UNAM)
Windhoek, Namibia04-2006
Diploma in Adult Education And Community Development -
University of Namibia (UNAM)
Windhoek, Namibia04-2003
Grade 12 -
Caprivi Senior Secondary School
Katima Mulilo, Namibia11-1999
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Youth Development
- Policy Writing
- Community Engagement
- Data Analysis
- Training Facilitation
- Distance Learning Management
- Vocational Programmes development
- Adult Education
- Literacy Programming
References
- Mr. Mzingisi Gqwede, Director of Adult Education (DAE), Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, Private Bag 12033, Ausspannplatz, Windhoek, Namibia, Tel: +264 61 293 3188/7, Email: Mzingisi.Gqwede@moe.gov.na
- Prof. Shalyefu Rakel Kavena, Senior Lecturer in Higher Education and Lifelong Learning, Faculty of Education and Human Sciences, School of Education, University of Namibia (UNAM), Main Campus, Tel: +264 61 206 3338, Cell: +264 81 124 1448, Email: rkshalyefu@unam.na
- Prof. Alex Kanyemba, Director of Grants Management and Resource Mobilization, International University of Management (IUM), Tel: +264 61 433 6000, Cell: +264 81 599 9480, Email: akanyimba@ium.edu.na
Research Interests
- Youth and Adult Education
- Adult and Family Literacy
- Vocational Education
- Environmental Education (EE)
- Public Health
- eLearning
- Research Methodology
- Human Resource Development
- Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
Timeline
Senior Education Officer
Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts & Culture
08.2024 - Current
Tutor-Marker
Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)
07.2017 - Current
Education Officer
Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture
08.2012 - 08.2024
Youth Officer
Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture
02.2007 - 08.2012
PhD. Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Adult Education) -
University of Namibia (UNAM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Open School Operation And Management -
Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Youth And Community Development -
Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)
Master of Education (Adult Education) -
University of Namibia (UNAM)
Honours Bachelor of Education (HBED) (Specializing in Environmental Education) -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Diploma in Youth Development Work -
Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)
Bachelor of Education (Adult Education) -
University of Namibia (UNAM)
Diploma in Adult Education And Community Development -
University of Namibia (UNAM)
Grade 12 -
Caprivi Senior Secondary School
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