Cynthia Louw
Windhoek
Summary
I'm a devoted legal Officer who brings great people skills, attention to detail and organized approach to managing high workloads. Assists individuals of diverse backgrounds with basic legal needs and coordinates referrals for advanced cases. Great at managing time and advanced with word processing software, legal database research and digital recordkeeping systems.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Officer
Ministry Of Home Affairs And Immigration, NAMPOL
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
04.2019 - Current
- Providing Legal Support services to the Office of the Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force and all other Directorates, Regions within the Namibian Police Force.
- Drafting and reviewing Memoranda of Understanding between the Namibian Police Force and other stakeholders.
- Handling of litigation and civil claims against the Namibian Police Force working closely with Government Attorney
- Draft and review legal documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to statutory requirements.
- Conducted legal research to support policy development and decision-making processes.
Procurement Officer
Namibian Police Force
Windhoek
01.2013 - 03.2019
- Managed procurement processes to ensure timely acquisition of goods and services.
- Collaborated with internal departments to forecast demand and align procurement efforts accordingly.
- Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
Peace Keeper
UNAMID
Darfur, Sudan (Remote)
03.2010 - 06.2012
- Monitored and assessed humanitarian situations, providing timely reports to senior leadership for strategic decision making.
- Joined multidisciplinary teams in implementing humanitarian assistance programs across the region.
- Received training in various disciplines such as negotiation tactics, first aid, and conflict resolution techniques.
- Participated in the peacekeeping mission, promoting global security and stability.
- Enhanced community safety by joining regular patrols and monitoring potential threats.
- Conducted individual meetings between parties, utilizing empathetic listening skills and documenting relevant details.
Police Officer
Namibian Police Force, Windhoek Police Station
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
10.2000 - 03.2010
- After joining the Namibian Police I've worked in various departments,
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Mentored junior officers in best practices and operational procedures.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Education
LLB (Honours) - Law
Stadio
Windhoek09-2026
Bachelor of Commerce (Law) - Law
Stadio
Windhoek04-2021
Higher Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Stadio
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia04-2017
High School Diploma -
Dr Lemmer High School
Rehoboth11-1996
Skills
- Legal research
- Dispute resolution
- Document review
- Litigation management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Professional communication
- Team building
- Document filing
- Interpersonal skills
- Client relations
- Professionalism
Timeline
Legal Officer
Ministry Of Home Affairs And Immigration, NAMPOL
04.2019 - Current
Procurement Officer
Namibian Police Force
01.2013 - 03.2019
Peace Keeper
UNAMID
03.2010 - 06.2012
Police Officer
Namibian Police Force, Windhoek Police Station
10.2000 - 03.2010
LLB (Honours) - Law
Stadio
Bachelor of Commerce (Law) - Law
Stadio
Higher Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Stadio
High School Diploma -
Dr Lemmer High School
Reading, listening to music. Watching my sons playing rugby and supporting Manchester United
I love reading novels as well as binge watching series. My favorite pass time is: baking, watching my boys play rugby and of course I'm a great Manchester United fan.