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Edgar Mowa

Edgar Mowa

Windhoek

Summary

Dedicated and focused programme management specialist with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.

Dr Mowa has a dynamically strong background in coordinating and managing research at national level. Dr Mowa is passionate about National Programme Development and coordination based on STI to advance Namibia.

Dr Mowa has sound research, analytical, mentoring, coaching and project management skills to empower and positively influence a team. Dr Mowa is a hands-on Project Manager recognized for flawless execution and finding solutions to complex problems. Communicative and reliable professional polished in developing scopes and objectives and maintaining comprehensive project documentation. Commended for unexcelled record of completing critical projects on schedule and within budget.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

LECTURER/RESEARCHER

Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
WINDHOEK
03.2022 - Current
  • Attended conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in higher education.
  • Facilitated discussion forums among students on topics related to course material.
  • Supervised independent studies conducted by individual students or small groups of students.
  • Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes.
  • Organized study groups and provided additional instruction outside of the classroom as needed.
  • Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.
  • Participated in faculty committees related to department initiatives and college-wide policies.
  • Mentored graduate students with their research projects and dissertations.
  • Involved in departmental activities such as curriculum development, faculty meetings, advising sessions.
  • Led workshops and seminars on topics, promoting continuous learning among students and faculty.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
  • Developed lectures to accommodate for different learning styles, maximizing students' comprehension.
  • Supervised and mentored students on research projects, guiding them through research methodology and academic writing best practices.
  • Developed comprehensive course materials, including syllabi, lectures, and assessments, tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Coordinated with external organizations to arrange guest lectures, field trips, and practical experiences relevant to the course content.
  • Facilitated stimulating class discussions to encourage critical thinking and debate among students on contemporary issues.
  • Monitored and evaluated student participation and progress, providing constructive feedback to encourage academic growth.
  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
  • Engaged in scholarly research, contributing to the academic community through publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Developed survey instruments, analyzed data, and prepared reports for a variety of research projects.
  • Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research to identify gaps in knowledge and inform project objectives.
  • Analyzed data using statistical software programs such as SPSS, STATA, SAS, and R.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to design experiments, collect data, and interpret results.
  • Supported organization in maintaining work environment focused on scientific integrity and quality while fostering learning, open communication, collaboration and teamwork.
  • Completed peer reviews of published work to validate theories and locate errors.
  • Attended industry conferences and meetings to stay abreast of new theories and findings.
  • Published experimental and research findings in scientific publications and journals.

PROGRAM/SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER

NATIONAL COMMISSION ON RESEARCH, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (NCRST)
WINDHOEK
06.2015 - 02.2022
  • Leading the UNESCO-SIDA project under MHETI as the NCRST focal person coordinating the entire project team
  • Leading the Research Registration services under the Division of Policies and Council Services
  • Providing technical advice to executive management and other stakeholders regarding research registration services
  • Coordinating research registration services internally and externally
  • Developing and implementing guidelines for research registration
  • Coordinating, developing and Monitoring and Evaluating (M&E) implementation of National Programme on Research, Science, Technology and Innovation
  • Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of implementations of National Programmes on Research in line with Namibia's
  • Reviewed reports from contractors, consultants or other service providers involved in the delivery of services associated with the program.
  • Developed strategies to ensure successful completion of projects within established timelines and budgets.
  • Assessed and evaluated program effectiveness, compliance with regulations and outcomes.
  • Maintained relationships with key partners in order to promote collaboration between organizations.
  • Monitored progress of projects against objectives, timelines and budgets.
  • Worked closely with senior management team in order to develop long-term goals for the organization's programmatic agenda.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution between parties involved in projects or initiatives associated with the organization's mission.
  • Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to discuss project progress and challenges encountered.
  • Conducted research to identify potential sources of funding for programs.
  • Provided technical assistance to program participants on a variety of topics related to program implementation.
  • Created communication plans outlining how information about programs will be shared internally and externally.
  • Identified new opportunities for expanding existing programs or launching new initiatives.
  • Provided guidance on policy matters related to the organization's programming efforts.
  • Analyzed data collected through surveys, questionnaires or interviews related to program performance evaluation.
  • Developed, implemented and monitored program budgets.
  • Oversaw daily operations including managing personnel issues such as hiring, training, scheduling and performance evaluations.
  • Collaborated with internal departments as well as external organizations to coordinate resources needed for successful project completion.
  • Coordinated activities of external consultants in support of program operations.
  • Managed daily project operations for multiple concurrent projects by supervising team leadership, budget development and scheduling.
  • Applied empowering leadership and industry best practices to foster team objectives and timely achievement of project milestones.
  • Served as liaison between clients and stakeholders to cultivate satisfaction and consistent communication.
  • Evaluated program performance and identified areas in need of improvement by applying in-depth understanding of market research, trend forecasting and competitor analysis.
  • Developed strategic business initiatives with defined purpose, clear scope and targeted impact on organization both for short-term improvement and long-term value.
  • Partnered with program management on recommendations, process improvements, and corrective action plans.
  • Provided continuous evaluation of program operations as compared with established mission and set parameters.
  • Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
  • Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.

RESEARCHER

UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA (UNAM)
HENTIES BAY
11.2011 - 05.2015
  • Mobilised funds for Research
  • Trained National Youth Service trainers in crop production
  • Coordinated and planned research under different programmes to contribute to the University of Namibia's vision
  • Carried out quarterly reviews and analysis on progress of annual plans and eventually annual reviews
  • Lectured, mentored and supervised research assistants and student interns to comply with UNAM's values, policies and standards
  • Shared knowledge with wider scientific communities via peer-reviewed publications
  • Presented papers at conferences and other meetings nationally and internationally
  • Prepared research reports for contribution to annual reports for the University.
  • Analyzed data using statistical software programs such as SPSS, STATA, SAS, and R.
  • Compiled comprehensive reports summarizing key findings from multiple sources of information.
  • Developed survey instruments, analyzed data, and prepared reports for a variety of research projects.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to design experiments, collect data, and interpret results.
  • Studied how organisms function and interact with surrounding environments and recorded findings.
  • Published experimental and research findings in scientific publications and journals.
  • Managed laboratory teams and delegated tasks to complete experiments.

REGIONAL GIS SUPERVISOR

NAMIBIA STATISTICS AGENCY (NSA)
RUNDU
04.2007 - 03.2011
  • Overseeing functioning and maintenance of different datasets
  • Supervised a staff complement of 14 staff members on short and long-term contracts who made up the Kavango Regional satellite branch of the NSA
  • This included teams supervisors and enumerators
  • Supervised, mentored, and motivated the team to comply with NSA's values, policies and standards
  • This involved technical supervision and human resource management, conflict management to produce desired results from the team available
  • Developed, updated and implemented strategies and processes and procedures for the delivery of the branch's objectives.
  • Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
  • Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
  • Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
  • Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
  • Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.

Education

PHD DEGREE IN AGRICULTURE, UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA -

01.2018

MSc. In BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH -

01.2008

Skills

  • Biodiversity management
  • Research coordination and management
  • National Programme Development
  • Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI)
  • Research skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Project management
  • Leadership skills
  • Results-driven
  • Performance-driven
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Coordination and supervision
  • Technical advice
  • Writing research proposals and publications
  • Project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
  • Quality Awareness
  • Conference organization and representation
  • Fundraising
  • Training
  • Land change modeling
  • Biodiversity evaluation
  • GIS application
  • Datasets management
  • Human resource management
  • Conflict management
  • Strategy development and implementation
  • Process and procedure development
  • Report writing
  • Microbial community analysis
  • Seed germination techniques
  • Program assessment
  • Collaboration
  • Counseling
  • Research and analysis

Shortcoursestrainings

  • Writing Research Proposals & writing for publications, University of Namibia, Henties Bay, 08/15/2013
  • Project Planning, Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation, Southern Hemisphere, Johannesburg, South Africa, 08/22/2016
  • Project Management, Africa Institutional Management Services, Windhoek, 03/09/2009
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Awareness, Management systems training and consultancy services, Windhoek, 03/06/2017
  • Bienal RUFORUM conference, RUFORUM, Entebbe, Uganda, 09/24/2012
  • Global conference on agriculture, food and nutrition security and climate change, The South African Society for Agricultural Extension, 12/03/2013
  • Land change modelling, Clark University, Windhoek, 08/23/2011
  • Evaluating Biodiversity through screens-to Nature Technology, Global Institute for Bioexploration, Windhoek, 08/24/2012
  • Cuvelai basin studies in support of monitoring water, land and environment for sustainable use and management, Desert Research Foundation of Namibia, Namibia North, 11/25/2004 - 02/08/2005

Publications

  • Compiled the completion report of the National Programme on Research, Science, Technology and Innovation. 2017.
  • NCRST(2016), National Survey of Research and Experimental Development 2016. NCRST. Windhoek.
  • NCRST (2019), The Namibian Innovation Survey Main Results 2012 - 2014. NCRST, Windhoek
  • Mowa, E., Akundabweni, L., Chimwamurombe, P., Oku, E., & Mupambwa, H. A. (2017). The influence of organic manure formulated from goat manure on growth and yield of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum). African Journal of Agricultural Research, 12(41), 3061-3067.
  • Mowa, E., Akundabweni, L., Chimwamurombe, P., & Liswaniso, G. (2018). Analysis of nitrifying microbial community for organic hydroponics. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 12(1), 1-8.
  • Mowa, E., & Maass, E. (2012). The effect of sulphuric acid and effective micro-organisms on the seed germination of Harpagophytum procumbens in Namibia. International Science & Technology Journal of Namibia 8:73-90

References

  • Dr Grace Kangueehi, HOD: Agriculture & Agribuss, NUST, 0813018769, gkangueehi@nust.na
  • Mr. Gernot Piepmeyer, Manager: Policies & Programme Development and Council Services, 0811289787, gpiepmeyer@ncrst.na
  • Dr Samuel Mafwila, Director: UNAM, smafwila@unam.na

Accomplishments

  • Published 7 peer-reviewed scientific publications, including in biodiversity management.

Timeline

LECTURER/RESEARCHER

Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
03.2022 - Current

PROGRAM/SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER

NATIONAL COMMISSION ON RESEARCH, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (NCRST)
06.2015 - 02.2022

RESEARCHER

UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA (UNAM)
11.2011 - 05.2015

REGIONAL GIS SUPERVISOR

NAMIBIA STATISTICS AGENCY (NSA)
04.2007 - 03.2011

PHD DEGREE IN AGRICULTURE, UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA -

MSc. In BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH -

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