Joseph Amunime

• Provided professional legal and economic advice and expert technical and administrative support to policymakers and trade negotiators of the Ministry in order to ensure that the agribusiness sectors of Namibia derive maximum benefits from multilateral cooperation, commissions, and standing committee arrangements.
• Participated in the negotiation of multilateral agreements.
• Enhanced decision-making by analysing complex multilateral treaties and agreements.
• Monitored the implementation of commitments on opportunities emanating from protocols, multilateral cooperation agreements, and conventions.
• Documented the proceedings of the Multilateral Cooperation, Commissions, and Standing Committee meetings on agriculture, water, and land reform.
• Negotiated appropriate economic cooperation requirements that are compatible with the Namibian agriculture, water, and land reform processes in order to enhance Namibia’s benefits in multilateral negotiations.
• Review the existing multilateral cooperation agreements.
• Facilitate the execution of decisions taken at meetings of multilateral institutions, commissions, and standing committees and ensure compliance with signed agreements.

• Attending to official matters coming in the Office of the Executive Director
• Provided leadership in the office of the Executive Director and supervising and directing the PRO Office staff members as well as the Private Secretary in their daily works.
• Attended meetings hosted by the Executive Director and took/recorded minutes thereof.
• Delegated to attend meetings on behalf of the Executive Director and provide reports to the Executive Director.
• Prepare reports and Submissions, including Cabinet Submissions, for the consideration of the Executive Director and the Hon. Minister
• Drafted letters and correspondences with limited signing power on behalf of the Executive Director.
• Attended to technical matters and committee meetings as directed by the Executive Director.
• Made administrative decisions and took responsibility for such decisions.
• Advised the Executive Director on the Administrative and legal matters
• Served as Secretary to the Administrative Management meetings and other meetings as appointed from time to time, providing annotated agenda and other records for meetings.
• Conducted and led internal and external investigations when necessary as appointed by the Executive Director.
• Attend to many other duties as directed and assigned by the Executive Director.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
• While serving as the Assistant to the Executive Director, I was appointed Acting Deputy Director for Plant and Fleet Division

• While serving as Assistant to Executive Director, I was appointed Acting Deputy Director for Plant and Fleet Division
• Negotiated contracts, securing advantageous terms for the Plante and Fleet Division and for the Ministry.
• Developed strategic plans to meet the goals of the division.
• Implemented new software, simplifying administrative tasks.
• Led the team for enhanced project delivery timescales.
• Devised operational policies for increased efficiency and consistency.
• Performed the required management functions, such as planning, organizing, motivating, staffing, and controlling, to ensure the efficient execution of the responsibilities and duties of the Division Plant and Fleet Management.
• Advised Senior Management members on policy matters related to transport managements;
• Maintained and Control vehicle assets registry and record management system;
• Coordinated effectively and efficiently the rendering of transport service to the Ministry
• Monitored and evaluated the performance of subordinates and the overall performance of Plant and Fleet Management Subdivisions.
• Developed internal policies, standard and guidelines for effective Transport management.
• Provided Policy Directives to the Plant and Fleet Management Division.
• Drafted and formulated budget proposal as well as Annual Work Plan for the Division.

• Engaged in development, planning, and operationalization of rural development initiatives.
• Developed guidelines for rural SME initiatives and microcredit development.
• Developed budget proposals and facilitated access to microfinance grants.
• Facilitated provision of demand-driven training and capacity-building interventions for SME, NGOs, and CBO by private sector actors.
• Liaised with other regional, national, and international institutions involved in the development, design, and dissemination of appropriate technology.
• Established and maintained sectoral forums for strategic formulation and development, cooperation, and integration of sectoral developmental plans and projects into the National Development Plan (NDP).
• Provided follow-up and inputs to the National Development Plans (NDP) in terms of implementation of the provision related to rural industrialization and rural enterprise
• Facilitated the Development of a Computerized Monitoring and Evaluation System for Rural Development (Me-Sure)
• Facilitated the structures and roles of various focal points for rural development in the regions
• Coordinated the administrative and management of projects to ensure adequate implementation.
• Facilitated training needs assessment for Microfinance beneficiaries
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, enhancing workflow efficiency.
• Facilitated risk assessments to mitigate potential project delays.

Technical Committee on Illegal Settlement at King Kauluma Centre: Served as Secretary of the Committee

Technical Committee on the Removal of Illegal Grazers in Kavango, Oukwangali Traditional Authority Area—Served as Member and Secretary of the Committee

Technical Committee on Proclamation of Roshpinah Town; served as Member and Secretary to the Technical Committee

Bilateral negotiations between the Ministry of Territorial Administration of Angola and the Ministry of Regional and Local Government, Namibia; served as secretary and member of the Namibia negotiation team.

National Preparatory Committee of National Events (GRN-Namibia)

Served as member of the National Preparatory Committee

SADC focal Desk officer—within the Ministry

• Served as member of the SADC National Preparatory Committee
• Member of the SADC Sub-Committee on Infrastructure and Services (Deputy Chair)
• Member of the SADC Sub Committee on Social, Human Development and Special Programme (Substantive Member)

• Attended to official matters coming in the Office of the Executive Director and served as the Manager for the Executive Director's Office
• Provided leadership in the office of the Exective Director by supervising and directing the Private Secretary and the PRO Office staff in their daily work.
• Attended meetings on behalf of the Executive Director as delegated and provided feedback reports.
• Prepared reports and Submissions, including Cabinet Submissions, for the consideration of the Executive Director and the Minister
• Attended to technical matters and committee meetings as directed by the Executive Director.
• Provided advice to the Executive Director on administrative and legal matters
• Conducted and led internal and external investigations when necessary and as directed to do so.

These position were served on secondment while serving as the Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director.

Manager: Trust-fund for Regional Development and Equity Provisions Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

• Served as the Fund Manager and carried out the day-to-day administration of the fund, provided leadership, and engaged external stakeholders and contractors for outsourced services.
• Serve as Secretary of the Board of Trustees. Coordinated annual meeting schedules and calendars for the Board of trustees meeting.
• Prepared budget and formulated project funding proposals for the submission to and consideration of the Board of Trustees; provided budget performance reports and analyses between the approved funds and the actual expenditure.
• Prepared and distributed project progress reports and project documents for discussions and consideration by the Board of Trustees.
• Support conceptualization and implementation of new programmes and projects for the regions (14 Regions) in close collaborations with the Chief Regional Officers, Chief Development Planners, Constituency Development Officers and the Regional Councillors
• Processed payments for the project contractors' invoices and keep monitoring the payments.
  Ensure compliance and oversee the implementation of the Trust Fund Act and Trust Fund Guidelines.
• Successfully implemented various development projects and infrastructure developments in small towns of Namibia, such as the upgrading of the sewerage network infrastructures in Gibeon Town Council (at a tune of N$11,5 mil), upgrading of the sewer system at Rundu Town (N$44.5 mil), upgrading of Ondangwa Town's sewer netwok (N$22 mil), removal of bucket sewer system in Koes Village, and construction of several regional constituency offices. All projects were 100% successfully completed.
  

Local Economic Development Project Officer: LEDA 2006 - 2008

• Successfully facilitated, coordinated and oversee the development and formulation of the Local Economic Development Policy and its presentation and approval by Cabinet
• Successfully facilitated, coordinated, and oversaw the establishment of the Local Development Agency in Namibia (LEDA), creation of the agency's employee structure, appointment of the staff thereof, and acquisition of the agency's assets.
• Provided strategic thinking, technical advice, and innovative approaches to programme implementation and achievement of the Local Economic Development Programme and Projects.
• Promoted the flow of information, knowledge sharing, and documentation amongst the Project Steering Committee members and the Regional Councils
• Successfully established the Local Economic Development Forum.

• Streamlined processes to improve overall efficiency.
• Fostered client relationships, leading to increased brand loyalty.
• Executed successful product launches, driving market penetration.
• Optimised operational procedures for improved productivity.
• Conducted market research to identify potential business opportunities.
• Identified market trends, resulting in enhanced product offerings.
• Devised comprehensive business plans, enabling sustainable growth.
• Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and budget.
• Drove revenue growth with innovative sales strategies.
• Identified key aspect required for the development of the new market access
• Rated the business growth indicator and advised the Managing Director accordingly
• Handled all the matter related to the market pleasure
• Handled all the matter related to business risks
• Handled crisis situations effectively, minimising impact on business operations.
• Assessed competitor activities for strategic positioning.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to align business goals and objectives.
• Developed key strategy for Market growth
• Handled the business milestone stimulator
• Identified opportunities to drive business growth, diversification and expansion.
• Reported to senior leadership on latest research on market insights, industry trends and expansion opportunities.
• Identified the future plans for the market expansion.

Fund Administrator (MSD-FUND (Maternity, Sick and Death Fund))

I have performed the following:

Debtors’ reconciliation’s, Revenue collections, Bank reconciliation, Analysis of investment and calculation of accrued interest and interest received, making bank deposit for all collected/received revenue (at banking section), Perform the V.A.T recalculation and discount received, Making Bank Statement Cross-check, Reconciliation of in-house investment portfolio