Grace Maanda
Windhoek
Summary
Dynamic Integrated Regional Development Planner specializing in land use planning, spatial development, and sustainable resource management. Expertise in GIS-based analysis, stakeholder engagement, and policy integration drives inclusive and sustainable regional growth initiatives. Proven success in designing and implementing Integrated Regional Land Use Plans (IRLUP) that align with national priorities, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to achieve long-term development goals. Committed to leveraging innovative strategies to enhance community resilience and promote environmental stewardship.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Planner
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform
10.2014 - Current
GIS Operator/ Statistician Assistance
Namibia Statistics Agency
08.2011 - 05.2013
Data Capturer
Geocarta
12.2009 - 01.2011
- Capturing Accident Record on the National Road Safety Database.
Registration Clerk
02.2006 - 12.2006
- For the socio economic survey used as Town Planning inputs in the upgrading of informal settlements.
Education
M.D. - Urban And Regional Planning
University of The Free State
South Africa06.2018
Bachelor Honour - Spatial Planning
South Africa04.2015
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
Namibia05.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Land Management (Land Use Planning)
Namibia10.2008
National Diploma - Land Use Planning
Namibia04.2006
National Certificate - Land Use Planning
Polytechnic of Namibia
Namibia04.2004
Grade 12 Certificate - undefined
01.2002
Skills
- Project management
- Regional Land Use Planning
- Sustainability practices
- Community education in sustainability
- I have acceptable skills in the field of research
- I have intermediate skills in Ecosystem Valuation Services
- Data management
- Customer focus
Timeline
Development Planner
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform
10.2014 - Current
GIS Operator/ Statistician Assistance
Namibia Statistics Agency
08.2011 - 05.2013
Data Capturer
Geocarta
12.2009 - 01.2011
Registration Clerk
02.2006 - 12.2006
Grade 12 Certificate - undefined
M.D. - Urban And Regional Planning
University of The Free State
Bachelor Honour - Spatial Planning
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
Bachelor of Technology - Land Management (Land Use Planning)
National Diploma - Land Use Planning
National Certificate - Land Use Planning
Polytechnic of Namibia
References
Gabriel, Iindombo, Acting Director: Land Reform, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, 0612965103, 0812893000
Peter Du Toit, Acting Deputy Director, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform061 2965132, 0812732306
Mrs Otilie Mwazi, Namibia Statistics Agency, Tel:061 431 3211
Ashley Julius Database Manager: Geocarta, 061 247848
Ms. Geraldine van Rooi, Former Town Planner at the City of Windhoek (Internship supervisor) and currently at the University of Science and Technology (NUST),Cell phone number: 0811225877
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