Mercia Ndapanda Geiers
Windhoek,Namibia
Summary
A motivated legal professional seeking to build extensive skills in the profession. Experienced in criminal litigation (court martial) and Military law and currently gaining experience in reviewing and drafting bills as well as treaty negotiation. Demonstrates strong global political and economic awareness, complemented by exceptional research skills. Adept in written and oral communication, aiming to leverage these competencies to contribute effectively to complex legal challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Legal Officer
Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations (Office of the Attorney General-Legal Advice)
2023.08 - 2026.06
- Provide legal advice or opinions across all branches of law to Offices, Ministries, and Agencies (OMAS)
- Draft and scrutinize different type of Contracts or Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding, Treaties and any other legal instruments
- Review and verify constitutionality of Bills
- Attend various stakeholders consultations for bills on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General
- Represent and attend local and international conferences and workshops
- Review and verify International Protocols to ensure alignment with the Namibian Constitution and Statutory laws
- Attend local and International conferences and workshops on behalf of government
- Attend negotiation forums and other events when required on behalf of government
- Serve on various committees.
Legal Officer, Captain
Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs
2016.09 - 2023.07
- Military court etiquette
- Military Justice Administration
- Military Law interpretation and application
- Ordinary court martial duties as Prosecutor
- Represented soldiers as Defending officer in court martial
- Attended to preparing accused persons and witnesses for court martial
- Performed General court martial duties as Judge Advocate
- Attended to Summary trials duties as Presiding officer
- Attended to Board of inquiries as President
- Attended to Review councils as a member
- Attended to Stopping and reinstating salaries of military personnel in the event of suspected desertion of armed forces
- Attended to duties of being an instructor of different law subjects at the military school aimed at enhancing administration by commissioned officers
- Attended to drafting course readers for different law subjects utilized at the military school
- Served as a member of the UN Women national gender policy committee that was mandated to formulate a national gender policy aimed at pursuing gender equality and enhancing women's leadership and political participation.
Candidate Legal Practitioner
Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations (Office of the Attorney General-Civil Litigation)
2020.10 - 2021.10
- Consulted with clients
- Attended mediation at the High Court
- Attended hearings at the Minerals Ancilliary Rights Commision
- Attended hearings at the Labour Court
- Attended mediation at the High Court
- Attended trials
- Conducted Legal research in various areas of law
- Drafted court documents (High Court and Magistrate Court)
- Drafted legal opinions in various areas of law
- Attended to briefing counsel
- Attended to preparing consels brief.
Article Clerk
MB De Klerk & Associates
2016.05 - 2016.08
- Consulted with clients in different cases,recorded clients instructions for the principals attention
- Corresponded with opponents
- Conducted legal research
- Drafted contracts
- Drafted court documents (High Court and Magistrate Court)
- Drafted legal opinions in various areas of law
- Court etiquette (High Court and Magistrate Court)
- Arranged and managed files
- Attended to briefing counsel
- Attended to preparing counsels brief
- Registered trademarks and different type of companies
- Attended to registering estates and making inquiries on estates at the masters office.
Student Intern
Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations (Office of the Prosecutor General)
2013.06 - 2015.12
- Anti-corruption unit,High Court,Windhoek
- Analyzing cases and consulting with the relevant law in order to establish whether in terms of law a charge of corruption can be formulated and subsequently prosecuted
- Magistrate Court,Walvis Bay
- Magistrate Court practice and Traffic Courts procedures.
General Worker
United Nations
2012.12 - 2012.12
- Executed physical labor by moving and transporting items efficiently within the workplace
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work environment to enhance productivity
- Assisted librarian in organizing and managing books inventory effectively.
Education
Postgraduate Dipl(Law Reform & Policy Development) -
University of Namibia
2026.03 -
Legal Professional Training Program (Bar Exams) Modules Passed-Legal Drafting,Accounting For Lawyers - Proffesional Ethics, Constitutional Law, Practice Labour Law And Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Transactions, Wills And Estates, Insolvency And Trusts, Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure
University of Namibia,Justice Training Centre
Officers Special Course (MS/51/2017) - Military Training for officers
Bachelor of Law (LLB) (Honours) -
University of Nambia
Skills
- Participated in a certificate course in Corporate Governance and Excellence in Management of Public Enterprises at the International Management Institute,New Delhi,India
- Attended the Common Wealth Secretariat Legislative Drafting Training Workshop,Swakopmund,Windhoek,Namibia
- Attended Foundational Commercial Mediation Training in service to Africa Chief Justices ADR Forum,Windhoek,Namibia,2025
- Attended a workshop on Business and Human Rights,Windhoek,Namibia2025
Languages
Oshiwambo
Native language
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent
Otjiherero
Advanced
Projects
Founder & Project Lead |Hair for Hope initiative
Self-initiated community project, Windhoek, Namibia, 2021 – present
- Conceptualized and launched a community-driven initiative aimed at collecting hair to construct wigs for women who are battling cancer
- Mobilized a network of hairdressers who volunteer in the construction of the wigs
- Collaborated with media outlets such as the Namibian newspaper and the Cancer Association of Namibia to promote the initiative and ensure its success
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies, including social media campaigns and community outreach, to increase participation and visibility.
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Driving (Code B license)
References
- Colonel Thomas Jan Lambert, Ministry of Defense and Veteran Affairs, +264 811405172, tjl@iway.na
- Dr Arun Kumar Rath, Professor Corporate Governance & Strategy, +91-99104 36439, arun.rath@imibh.edu.in
- Mr Chris Nghaamwa,Chief Legal Advisor,Directorate of Legal Advice,Office of the Attorney General,Ministry of Justice,+264 811249204,Chris.Nghaamwa@ag.gov.na
Timeline
Postgraduate Dipl(Law Reform & Policy Development) -
University of Namibia
2026.03 -
Senior Legal Officer
Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations (Office of the Attorney General-Legal Advice)
2023.08 - 2026.06
Candidate Legal Practitioner
Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations (Office of the Attorney General-Civil Litigation)
2020.10 - 2021.10
Legal Officer, Captain
Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs
2016.09 - 2023.07
Article Clerk
MB De Klerk & Associates
2016.05 - 2016.08
Student Intern
Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations (Office of the Prosecutor General)
2013.06 - 2015.12
General Worker
United Nations
2012.12 - 2012.12
Legal Professional Training Program (Bar Exams) Modules Passed-Legal Drafting,Accounting For Lawyers - Proffesional Ethics, Constitutional Law, Practice Labour Law And Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Transactions, Wills And Estates, Insolvency And Trusts, Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure
University of Namibia,Justice Training Centre
Officers Special Course (MS/51/2017) - Military Training for officers
Bachelor of Law (LLB) (Honours) -
University of Nambia