NDAENDOMWENYO SHEYA
WINDHOEK
Summary
Chief Policy Analyst at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform. Expertise in stakeholder engagement and policy development. Proven track record in coordinating multilateral agreements and fostering collaboration to advance Namibia's Sustainable Blue Economy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Policy Analyst
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform
Windhoek
11.2021 - Current
- Secretariat to the National Inter-Ministerial Technical Committee on the development of Namibia's Sustainable Blue Economy Policy.
- Focal Person for Namibia Blue Economy Dashboard to the African Union Commission.
- Coordinate the development of new policies or modifications to existing policies.
- Work closely with policymakers, stakeholders, and experts to formulate effective, evidence-based policy.
- Coordinating the Bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and Multilateral Agreements on Fisheries.
- Identify policy gaps, suggest improvements, and propose alternative approaches to address policy challenges or achieve desired outcomes considering social, economic, and political factors.
National Development Advisor
National Planning Commission
Windhoek
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Desk Officer responsible for Multilateral collaboration between UN-Namibia and NPC.
- Development Negotiations and Consultations with Development Partners.
- Coordinate Official Development Assistance (ODA) between development partners and government institutions.
- Facilitate Development Partners Forum (DPF)
- Coordinate the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Initiative, Namibia programme; Voluntary National Review (VNR).
Economist
Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources
Windhoek
09.2008 - 09.2020
- Prepare reports and presentations to inform decision-makers and stakeholders about economic conditions and trends in the fisheries sector.
- Undertake socio-economic analysis/studies on the fishing industry to facilitate the process of prudent decision-making.
- Assess the financial performance of the fishing industry (Annual Income & Expenditure Survey plus Audited Financial Reports).
- Carry out economic analysis on the contribution of fisheries to the national economy.
Education
Certificates in International Relations and Management of International Relations - Diplomatic Studies
University of Namibia (UNAM)
Windhoek, Namibia02-2025
MBA - Business Administration
University of Science And Technology (NUST)
Windhoek, Namibia04-2024
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration
Namibia Business School, University of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Universtiy of Namibia (UNAM)
Windhoek, Namibia04-2008
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Presentation skills
- Collaboration and coordination skills
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Adaptability and continuous learning
- Research skills
- Etiquette of business administration skills
Accomplishments
- Certificate: Mid-career diplomats on blue economy enhancing sustainable economic development of the oceans, Clingendael, Netherlands Institute of International Relations (awarded 2024).
- Certificate: The Economic Analysis of Public Policy. International School of Government, King's College of London (awarded: 2024).
- Certficate: Developement and Climate Change Projects (July-Sept 2025) UNAM
Affiliations
- I am passionate about women's active participation in the blue economy and the African Governance Strategy on the Blue Economy. I am also keen about Namibia's participation in the Commonwealth Blue Financing Working Group.
- Ministry's Focal Person to the Namibia Nature Foundation.
- Championed the Stakeholders Preparatory Committee on World Ocean Day for 2022 and 2024
Languages
Oshindonga
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Reference 1
Ms. Ndesheetelwa Shitenga
Deputy Director
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform
Ndesheetelwa.Shitenga@mfmr.gov.na
Reference 2
Ms. Lucia N. Bundje
P. O. Box 62021
Katutura, Windhoek
lucybundje@gmail.com
+264 81 304 3888 or +264 81 124 3425
Timeline
Chief Policy Analyst
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform
11.2021 - Current
National Development Advisor
National Planning Commission
10.2020 - 10.2021
Economist
Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources
09.2008 - 09.2020
Certificates in International Relations and Management of International Relations - Diplomatic Studies
University of Namibia (UNAM)
MBA - Business Administration
University of Science And Technology (NUST)
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration
Namibia Business School, University of Namibia
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Universtiy of Namibia (UNAM)
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