Mariane Shashipapo
Oranjemund,Namibia
Summary
Executive‑level administrative professional with more than 10 years of combined experience in corporate operations, law enforcement, and international peacekeeping. Skilled in providing structured support to senior leadership, including direct reporting to the Chief of Staff at UNMISS, with expertise in calendar management, meeting coordination, staff induction, and deployment planning. Proficient in ERP systems (UMOJA ERP and SAP HR exposure) and Microsoft Office Suite, with strong capabilities in information management, documentation, and stakeholder engagement. Recognized for maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism while delivering efficient administrative solutions in high‑pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Security Officer (2023–Present)
Namdeb Diamond Corporation
Oranjemund, Namibia
06.2023 - Current
- Provide security services through CCTV surveillance and access control.
- Monitor diamond processing operations and record irregularities.
- Draft incident reports and log system faults for senior review.
Police officer
Ministry of Safety and Security
, Namibia
06.2011 - 06.2023
- Charge Office: supervised shifts, endorsed reports, crime prevention patrols.
- Criminal Investigation Unit: managed crime scenes, collected evidence, interviewed suspects/witnesses, drafted investigation reports.
- Women’s Network Unit: led awareness campaigns, coordinated joint operations, empowered female officers through mentorship.
Human resources officer
United Nations
Juba, South Sudan
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Provided direct administrative support to the Chief of Staff, including arranging video/audio teleconferences, managing his calendar, and reminding him of upcoming meetings.
- Drafted minutes of senior management meetings and weekly teleconferences.
- Conducted induction for newly deployed personnel from multiple countries, ensuring smooth integration into mission operations.
- Coordinated the deployment of personnel to different states in South Sudan, liaising with mission leadership.
- Maintained communication with UN Headquarters in New York on administrative and operational matters.
- Disseminated and redistributed documentation through the proper chain of command.
- Coordinated contingent meetings, medal parades, and official events.
- Information Management Focal Point: implemented the Electronic Document Management Framework (EDMF), managed UN archives, restructured shared drives, and trained staff in SOP compliance.
Education
Diploma in Business Management - Project Management
Stadio Higher Education
Namibia 04.2019 - 10.2024
Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Safety Managemen - Safety Management
University of South Africa
South Africa 01.2025 -
Skills
- Executive support
- Staff induction and deployment coordination across multinational teams
- Report writing, minutes drafting, and professional correspondence
- Stakeholder engagement with government, UN agencies, and corporate partners
- Information management
- Confidentiality, integrity, and handling of sensitive documentation
- Leadership and team supervision, including awareness campaigns and mentorship
- Incident management, investigation, and structured problem‑solving
- Microsoft Office Suite, UMOJA ERP ,SAP HR exposure and CCTV/CiiMs systems
Timeline
Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Safety Managemen - Safety Management
University of South Africa
01.2025 -
Security Officer (2023–Present)
Namdeb Diamond Corporation
06.2023 - Current
Diploma in Business Management - Project Management
Stadio Higher Education
04.2019 - 10.2024
Human resources officer
United Nations
11.2018 - 11.2020
Police officer
Ministry of Safety and Security
06.2011 - 06.2023