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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 Africa
06.2018

Bachelor Honour - Spatial Planning

South Africa
04.2015

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration

Namibia
05.2014

Bachelor of Technology - Land Management (Land Use Planning)

Namibia
10.2008

National Diploma - Land Use Planning

Namibia
04.2006

National Certificate - Land Use Planning

Polytechnic of Namibia
Namibia
04.2004

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

Grace Maanda