LIFALAZA MUNSU
Windhoek
Summary
Environmental Statistician and GIS Analyst with extensive experience in statistical systems and spatial data analysis. Contributes to national data systems for climate reporting and environmental statistics, ensuring data quality and integration of GIS methodologies. Focused on enhancing GHG inventory systems and evidence-based policy planning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Regional Statistician
Namibia Statistics Agency
02.2015 - Current
- Coordinated regional statistical programmes and national surveys to enhance data reliability and relevance
- Supervised field data collection teams to ensure accurate and timely data acquisition
- Ensure data quality control processes
- Support activity data generation relevant to environmental statistics
- Support integration of GIS into statistical production
- Contributed to national statistical system coordination to streamline data integration and reporting processes
- Supporting datasets relevant for emissions activity data
- Understanding institutional data flows needed for inventories
- Gained experience with environmental statistical frameworks
GIS Analyst
Namibia Statistics Agency
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Conducted statistical mapping operations to visualize data trends, enhancing understanding of spatial patterns.
- Spatial data analysis and mapping
- GIS database management
- Environmental spatial analysis
GIS Operator
National Planning Commission
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Created detailed maps to inform project planning and execution
- Conducted spatial analysis to facilitate effective project planning
- Collected geographic information to enhance project decision-making
- Spatial database maintenance
Survey Technician
Ministry of Lands and Resettlement
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Conducted GPS mapping for land survey projects, ensuring precise data collection for project accuracy.
- Land survey data collection
- Assisted in analysis of geographic information systems, supporting land use data decisions.
Research Technician (Intern)
Gobabeb Research and Training Centre
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Gathered and recorded field data for subsequent analysis
- Assisted in executing environmental research projects
- Facilitated compliance monitoring activities for projects
Education
Bachelor of Geo-Information Technology - Geomatics
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Windhoek, Namibia04-2025
National Diploma: Land Use Planning - Land Management
Polytechnic of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia01-2012
National Diploma: Land Use Planning - Land Management And Natural Recourses
Polytechnic of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia01-2005
IGCSE -
Caprivi Senior Secondary School
Katima Mulilo, Namibia01-2002
Bachelor of Science - Environment And Geography
University of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia03-2026
Skills
- GHG inventory
- Environmental analytics
- Data quality assurance (QA/QC concepts)
- Data quality assurance
- Statistical software
- Remote sensing
- Spatial modeling
- Land classification
- Network analysis
- Data visualization
- Data analysis
- GeoMedia
- SPSS
- GPS data collection
- Map production
- Python (basic)
- R (basic)
- MS Office
- Ozi Explorer
Certifications And Professional Training
UNFCCC Consultative Group of Experts (CGE) Training Programme, GHG Inventories – Agriculture sector, GHG Inventories – Waste sector, Technical review of GHG emissions and emission trends, Review of mitigation policies and measures, Technical review of financial support and technology transfer, Capacity building review processes, IPCC inventory methodologies, BUR reporting processes, International Consultation and Analysis (ICA), Transparency reporting frameworks
Availability Statement
Available to participate fully in all virtual and in-person training activities scheduled for 2026 and follow-up activities.
Personal Information
- Nationality: Namibian
- Driving License: Code B
Languages
English (Proficient)
Leadership Experience
Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey, Annual Labour Force Survey, Namibia Statistical System surveys, Master Sample Frame updates, Field team supervision, Data verification, Survey coordination, Quality control
Key Qualifications
- Experience working within national statistical systems supporting environmental data
- Training in GHG inventory compilation (Agriculture and Waste sectors)
- Understanding of Biennial Update Reports (BUR) technical review processes
- Experience with environmental datasets and activity data systems
- GIS support for land use and environmental analysis
- Experience supervising national surveys generating activity data
- Strong institutional coordination experience
- Experience with IPCC-related reporting training modules
Certification
ICAT Training on the Use of
the IPCC Inventory Software
the IPCC Inventory Software
References
- Ms Ottilie Mwazi, Deputy Statistician General, Namibia Statistics Agency, 0811287573, Omwazi@nsa.org.na
- Mr. Hift Simataa, Senior Statistician, Namibia Statistics Agency, 0812207839, Hsimataa@nsa.org.na
- Mr. Nevil Ngahahe-hangero, Manager: GIS and NSDI, Namibia Statistics Agency, 0853537500, NNgahahe-hangero@nsa.org.na
Timeline
Regional Statistician
Namibia Statistics Agency
02.2015 - Current
GIS Analyst
Namibia Statistics Agency
01.2012 - 01.2013
GIS Operator
National Planning Commission
01.2010 - 01.2012
Survey Technician
Ministry of Lands and Resettlement
01.2008 - 01.2009
Research Technician (Intern)
Gobabeb Research and Training Centre
01.2006 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Geo-Information Technology - Geomatics
Namibia University of Science And Technology
National Diploma: Land Use Planning - Land Management
Polytechnic of Namibia
National Diploma: Land Use Planning - Land Management And Natural Recourses
Polytechnic of Namibia
IGCSE -
Caprivi Senior Secondary School
Bachelor of Science - Environment And Geography
University of Namibia