Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Bernadine  Nangolo

Bernadine Nangolo

Erf 2041 , Extention 4, Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa

Summary

Experienced Youth Officer with background in developing and implementing youth programs. Strengths include conflict resolution, counseling, and advocacy skills. Past work has shown success in creating safe environments for young people, fostering positive relationships, and delivering impactful educational programs and facilitating skills .

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Youth Officer

Ministry of Education , Innovation, Youth , Sport , Art and Culture
Grootfontein, Namibia
10.2014 - Current
  • Oversee youth activities.
  • Monitoring and mentoring youth businesses
  • Facilitating youth business training.
  • Mobilize youth for training.
  • Encouraged collaboration among different teams by organizing regular meetings and social events.
  • Provided advice and guidance to help young people make informed decisions about their future.
  • Developed individual learning plans to support young people in achieving their goals.
  • Established partnerships with local organizations to ensure access to resources for youth programs.
  • Liaised with funding bodies to secure financial support for youth projects.

Senior Administrative Officer

Ministry Youth , Sport and National Service
Berg Auk's , Grootfontein , Namibia
07.2005 - 10.2014
  • Organized meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements for staff members.
  • Compiled reports on financial performance, operational progress, and other metrics.
  • Processed invoices related to purchases made by the organization.
  • Handled confidential information in an appropriate manner according to company policy.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries via telephone or email.
  • Supervised a team of administrative assistants in their daily tasks.

Education

Master of Education (Adult Education) level 9 - Education

University of Namibia
Windhoek , Namibia
02.2019 - 04.2023

Honors Degree Level 8 - Adult Education

University of Namibia
Windhoek , Namibia
02.2016 - 04.2018

Diploma in Lifelong Learning And Adult Education - Adult Education

University of Namibia
Windhoek , Namibia
02.2013 - 04.2016

Commonwealth Diploma in Youth Development - Youth Development

Namibia College of Open Learning
Windhoek , Namibia
02.2010 - 08.2012

Oshakati Senior Secondary School
Oshakati , Namibia

Skills

  • Project management
  • Youth mentorship
  • Training facilitation
  • Community mobilization
  • Performance monitoring
  • Youth engagement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Youth advocacy
  • Resource coordination
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Decision-making
  • Community outreach

Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Oshiwambo
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Herero
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Accomplishments

1991 to 1998, member of the Swapo Party Pioneers movement

1999 to 2004, member of SWAPO Party Youth League

2004 Swapo Party bona fide member and section secretary

2012 Swapo Party Women’s Council member

2019 member of the 1st session of the 5th Rural Women Parliament with men as partners

2020 to date SWAPO Party Women Council Grootfontein District Information and Mobilization

Affiliations

2013 to 2021 a School board Chairperson ST Isdol primary School

2022 to date deputy Chairperson Shallom TVC board of direction

Certification

January to April 2002, National Youth Service certificate

11 September to 02 November 2006, Microsoft suite of packages

31/08 to 11/09 2015 basic stock control course

23-26 February 2015 Youth Leadership Development Programme

20 to 24 October 2015, project management skills

18-19 October 2016, CLS system data captures training

08-12 March 2017, project management training

8-12 October 2018, Mentorship Training Programme

02 03 October 2019 1st Session of the 5th Parliament with men as partners

12-13 March 2024, BeFree training

Timeline

Master of Education (Adult Education) level 9 - Education

University of Namibia
02.2019 - 04.2023

Honors Degree Level 8 - Adult Education

University of Namibia
02.2016 - 04.2018

Regional Youth Officer

Ministry of Education , Innovation, Youth , Sport , Art and Culture
10.2014 - Current

Diploma in Lifelong Learning And Adult Education - Adult Education

University of Namibia
02.2013 - 04.2016

Commonwealth Diploma in Youth Development - Youth Development

Namibia College of Open Learning
02.2010 - 08.2012

Senior Administrative Officer

Ministry Youth , Sport and National Service
07.2005 - 10.2014

Oshakati Senior Secondary School
Bernadine Nangolo