Maria Kaunawoye Newaya
Windhoek,Namibia
Summary
Result-driven agricultural professional with extensive experience in sustainable agriculture techniques and practices, training, assessment and moderation. Highly reliable team player, thriving in dynamic environments and committed to achieving impactful results through effective collaboration and adaptability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Agricultural Assessor/Moderator (Part-time)
Namibia Training Authority
03.2022 - Current
- Mark Theory for students
- Assess Practical tasks for students
- Recording of assessment Outcomes
Course Writer - Community Development
Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Developed course study material (Community Development) for the distance learners
- Developed teaching strategies and assessment tools (assignments, examination papers and marking guidelines for the course
- Reason for leaving: Short-term consultancy work
NCAs Livestock Marketing Master Plan Project Coordinator
Meat Board of Namibia
03.2014 - 04.2017
- Coordinated the efforts of the project by developing the implementation plan and Monitoring and evaluation system
- Participated in developing annual work plans and budgets as well as developed quarterly and annual reports
- Facilitated the organization of training courses on market oriented cattle farming and delivery of cattle marketing services
- Scheduled committee and stakeholder meetings and coordinated appointments; and proactively participated in meetings and helped taking minutes of the meetings
- Reason for leaving: Contract ended
Tutor/Marker: Sustainable Development
Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Developed Assessment tools for students (Assignments, Examination papers and Marking guidelines)
- Developed teaching strategies and deliver strategies to students through part-time contact sessions
- Reason for leaving: Short-term Contract
Development Planner - Policies Development, Directorate of Resettlement
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform
08.2010 - 02.2014
- Tasked to disseminate information and implemented the Ministry's policies related to resettlement
- Reviewed resettlement policies, guidelines and criteria in relation with the Ministry's resettlement programmes objectives
- Organized meetings, take minutes and provided technical secretariat to any committee established to oversee the review and formulation of policies regards to resettlement programmes
- Supported analytical and policy work on land acquisition and resettlement and other relevant social development issues
- Developed, expanded and maintained external relationship with other organizations on matters pertaining to land acquisition and resettlement
- Facilitated and maintained effective communication within the Ministry, GRNs, Civil Societies, academia and private sectors with regards to policy related issues
- Compiled divisional annual work plans and budgets
- Reason for leaving: Career development
Small Scale Commercial Farming Project Assistant
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform
12.2009 - 07.2010
- Coordinated the project activities
- Handled project procurement and drawing up and maintaining of the project budget
- Handled logistics of the Project Steering Committee and serving as a Secretary to the Committee
- Carried out project administration
- Reason for leaving: this was a secondment in the absence of the Project Manager
Development Planner - Land Boards, Tenure and Advice, Directorate of Land Reform
Ministry of Land Reform
08.2009 - 11.2009
- Facilitated Communal Land Boards (CLB) in the regions
- Received and processed all CLBs claim allowances including Appeal Tribunals sitting allowances and general correspondences
- Carried out land disputes including appeal cases in Zambezi, Ohangwena, Oshikoto and Karas Regions
- Provided support to CLBs on issues related to land disputes and appeals
- Was responsible for customer relationship management
- Reason for leaving: temporary arrangements (secondment) to the SSCFP Project
Veterinary Cordon Fence Task Force (Animal Health) Project Assistant
Meat Board of Namibia
09.2007 - 07.2009
- Was responsible for stakeholder engagement and coordination
- Assisted with the monitoring of the budgetary expenditure and retirement of S & T of the project
- Scheduled meetings and appointment as per the importance of the Animal Health Project
- Drafted and sent correspondences on request of the Project Manager
- Taking of minutes for all meetings and project report writing
- Preparation and Making of presentations for the VCF project
- Reason for leaving: Career development
Researcher
Biota Southern Africa
01.2007 - 09.2007
- Collection and Analysis of fecal samples from small stocks (using Fecal Flotation Analysis)
- Identification and counting of Parasite eggs
- Carried out data analysis, report writing and presentation
- Reason for leaving: Internship
Research Trainee - Animal Health
Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Organized farmer's workshops and outreaches on integrated conservation programmes
- Collection of fecal samples from small stock and identification of parasites and egg counting
- Participated in bio-medical collections on cheetahs and preservation of samples
- Carried out daily animal health monitoring
- Reason for leaving: Internship
Education
Master of Science - Sustainable Agriculture
University of The Free States
Bloemfontein, South Africa 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Management
Namibia University of Science And Technology (NUST
Windhoek, Namibia 04.2009
National Diploma - Natural Resources Management -Agriculture
Namibia University of Science And Technology (NUST
Windhoek, Namibia 04.2007
Certificate - Moderation of Outcome-Based Assessment Course
Leadership Institute of South Africa (LEDISA)
Heidelberg, South Africa 02.2024
Certificate - Outcome-Based Assessment Course
Leadership Institute of South Africa (LEDISA)
Heidelberg, South Africa 02.2023
Skills
- Team building
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Report writing
Timeline
Agricultural Assessor/Moderator (Part-time)
Namibia Training Authority
03.2022 - Current
Course Writer - Community Development
Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)
01.2018 - 12.2019
NCAs Livestock Marketing Master Plan Project Coordinator
Meat Board of Namibia
03.2014 - 04.2017
Tutor/Marker: Sustainable Development
Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)
01.2012 - 12.2014
Development Planner - Policies Development, Directorate of Resettlement
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform
08.2010 - 02.2014
Small Scale Commercial Farming Project Assistant
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform
12.2009 - 07.2010
Development Planner - Land Boards, Tenure and Advice, Directorate of Land Reform
Ministry of Land Reform
08.2009 - 11.2009
Veterinary Cordon Fence Task Force (Animal Health) Project Assistant
Meat Board of Namibia
09.2007 - 07.2009
Researcher
Biota Southern Africa
01.2007 - 09.2007
Research Trainee - Animal Health
Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)
01.2006 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Sustainable Agriculture
University of The Free States
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Management
Namibia University of Science And Technology (NUST
National Diploma - Natural Resources Management -Agriculture
Namibia University of Science And Technology (NUST
Certificate - Moderation of Outcome-Based Assessment Course
Leadership Institute of South Africa (LEDISA)
Certificate - Outcome-Based Assessment Course
Leadership Institute of South Africa (LEDISA)
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