Panduleni Ndiba Hamukwaya
Windhoek,Namibia
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in project design and management, monitoring and evaluation, and analytic tools in environmental contexts. Demonstrates strong capabilities in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management, alongside proficiency in climate change adaptation concepts. Skilled in public outreach, administration, and financial management, with a commitment to advancing sustainable practices. Career goals include leveraging analytical skills to drive impactful environmental initiatives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Executive Director
Go – Green Foundation
2026.01 - 2026.05
- Provide strategic leadership and guidance to advance the organization’s Environmental, conservation and sustainability objectives.
- Advise the Board of Directors and Advisory Council on governance, strategic planning, and organizational development.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, private sector stakeholders, and community groups.
- Lead resource mobilization efforts, including fundraising initiatives and donor engagement to support environmental projects.
- Promote community participation and environmental awareness through conservation and programs.
Programme Director
Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change & Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL)
2018.05 - 2025.12
- Manage Wetlands Monitoring & Assessment Project, Funded by African Union
- Contributes towards SASSCAL business plan development and updates
- Establishes and maintain a viable network of researchers, services providers and users.
- Provides the leadership for the implementation of SASSCAL activities at national and regional levels.
- Identify human capacity development needs for the country National Node.
- Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions in research projects and program operations.
- Facilitates project-planning, implementation and arranges for funding from both local and foreign sources.
National Environmental Manager
United Nations Development Programme/Ministry of Environment & Tourism
2015.01 - 2018.03
- Coordinate and manage the implementation of project activities in Northern Regions of Namibia
- Design and Implement the project communication strategy and implementation
- Manage the relationship with donors and project partners
- Develop and implement the project M&E Framework.
- Supervise and facilitate the implementation of activities related to reduced vulnerability to droughts and floods.
- Supervise and facilitate the mainstreaming of climate change into national agricultural strategy/sector policy.
Project Manager
Millennium Challenge Account Namibia, Windhoek
Windhoek
2009.03 - 2014.09
- Track project performance & supervise project implementation
- Develop & implement the synergies between CLS & MCA Namibia Programs (Tourism department conservancies; Community Based Rangeland & Livestock project & Indigenous Natural Products)
- Develop strategies & implementation plans for implementing partner ministry (Min. of Land Reform), i.e. public outreach; Training; Land Verification & Registration; Communication & Consultation Plans.
- Review the Communal Land Reform Act & relevant Laws & provide inputs into Land Bill.
- Maintain and implement the project M&E systems including the Indicators Tracking Table.
- Identified risks, implement mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
Chief Land Use Planner
Ministry Of Lands & Resettlement, Windhoek
Windhoek
2003.06 - 2009.04
- Assess the environmental & agricultural suitability of commercial farms.
- Use extended knowledge on ArcGIS & GPS applications to develop farm assessment maps & economic farming unit’s maps.
- Collect comprehensive baseline data on biophysical & socio-economic in resettlements farms.
- Test various land utilization types against overall development objectives, policies & appropriateness for implementation of land reform programs.
- Support & Implement the Strategic Environmental Assessment for the Production of integrated land use plans.
Hydrologist
Ministry Of Agriculture, Water & Forestry, Windhoek
Windhoek
2001.08 - 2003.05
- Record & analyse water resource systems data at regional river basin catchments while employing statistical, mapping & hydrological modelling techniques.
- Predict & monitor rainfall, water yields & usage in river basins, catchment areas & established rainfall stations.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, water regulators, researchers, & other professionals & directly with Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) projects assisting with the development of basins/regional river basin catchments in Namibia.
National Environmental Education Co-ordinator
Ministry of National Youth service, sport & culture, Windhoek
Windhoek
1999.05 - 2001.07
- Develop Environmental Education (EE) training needs for regional youth officers
- Conduct National Civic Education & Environmental Education Awareness Campaigns.
- Undertake planning & budgeting activities for regional conservation projects.
- Conduct environmental audit competition for Namibian High Schools.
Intern/junior scientist
Desert Research Foundation of Namibia, Gobabeb Research & Training Center in Namib Naukluft Park & Windhoek
Windhoek
1998.04 - 1999.04
- Work with regional, local & international scientists to collect & interpret data on environmental indicators as part of a dedicated long-term monitoring programme & subsequent development of practical mitigation & rehabilitation measures.
- Support the coordinator of Namibia’s National Programme to Combat Desertification (NAPCOD), with the implementation of the research, outreach & capacity building components.
- Provide administrative & logistic assistance to project coordinator.
- Assist with the coordination & implementation of Hoanib Catchment Project & GIS/Remote sensing.
- Coordinate Hoanib work with Government Ministries & departments, Non-Governmental organizations & private sector.
Education
MSc - Environmental Planning & Management
Delft UNIVERSITY (IHE)
Delft, the Netherlands 2007.01 - 2009.01
MPhil - Land Management and Agricultural Studies
University of the Western Cape
Republic of South Africa 2005.01 - 2006.01
Bachelor - Natural Resource Management
Namibia University of Science and Technology
Republic of Namibia 1999.01 - 2001.01
Diploma - Natural Resource Management
Namibia University of Science and Technology
Republic of Namibia 1995.01 - 1998.01
Doctor of Philosophy Candidate -
University of the Western Cape
Republic of South AfricaSkills
- Project design & management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Analytic Tools in Environment
- Computer literate
- Biodiversity Conservation & Natural Resource management
- Climate Change & Adaptation concepts/approaches
- Public Outreach
- Administration & Financial Management
Websites
Certification
- 2019, Tunis, Tunisia, Global Monitoring for Environment and Security and Africa (GMES & Africa) One Week Monitoring and Evaluation Training.
- 2011, University of Namibia through MCA Namibia Proficiency Training in GIS, Arial Photo Interpretations & Mapping.
- 2010, Environmental Assessment and Sustainable Development Course, Southern African Institute for Environmental Assessment (SAIEA).
- 2008, Delft University, the Netherlands Two weeks short course on measurements and control of Air and Water Quality
- 2004, University of Dresden (Germany) in association with Federal Environmental Agency. One month Certificate of Proficiency in Integrated Land Use Management.
- 2000, SADC/Rhodes University, South Africa. International Certificate: Environmental Education and Communication.
- 1999 University of Natal, South Africa. One Month Basic and Advanced Certificate, Wilderness management and Habitat Protection.
References
- Alexandria, Angala, SASSCAL Board Member, +264813869660
- Timothy, Dube, Professor and Director, tidube@unu.edu, Institute for Water Studies, University of the Western Cape, +27735470648
- Timoteus, Mufeti, Environmental Commissioner, +264811220215, Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism
- Teofilius, Nghitila, Executive Director, +264 61 284 2751, +264811247793, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water & Land Reform
Affiliations
- Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change & Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) Scientific Advisory Committee.
- Platform for African – European Partnership in Agricultural Research for Development
- Environmental Assessment Professionals Association of Namibia.
Relevant Publications
- Hamukwaya, P.N., Katjiua, M., Kambatuku, J.R., & Zeidler, J. 2006. Why is land use planning so important? The environmental side of the coin. Series of media releases in commemoration of the UN International Year & Deserts & Desertification (YDD) coordinated by the Desert Research Foundation of Namibia.
- Hamukwaya, P. 1998. Historical & present land management & land-uses at three selected farms in southern Kunene region. Research report. TOEB project/DRFN, Windhoek.
- Corresponding Author: Dyer, S.J., Moffett, A., & Sarkar, S. 2005. Integrating Biodiversity Representation with Multiple Criteria in North-Central Namibia Using Non-Dominated Alternatives & a Modified Analytic Hierarchy Process. Biodiversity & Bio-cultural Conservation Laboratory, Section of Integrative Biology, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station, #C3500, Austin, TX 78712-1180, United States.
- Steveninck, E.R.V Kuhnawa, Z & Hamukwaya, P, 2008. Study of nutrients effects on ecology of shallow lakes, module: aquatic ecosystems-processes & applications. Experimental Manipulations. Lecture notes LN0361/07/1 UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft, & The Netherlands.
Other Work and Interests
- Owner and Farm Manager – Zithri Zepho 996, Unit B- Resettlement Farm, Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa Region Namibia (Livestock farming, Poultry, Piggery, Dry Land Crop and Horticulture).
- Founder and Member of Onanghwe Village Community Development Trust Fund. Serving 104 Homestead and a total population of about 3000 people/residents. Onanghwe Village, Ohangwena Region.
- Headman of Onanghwe Village, Ohangwena Region
- Research Development, Human Capital Development and Service Provision.
Relevant Professional Work
2026, consultancy services under the GIZ H2Uppp project titled "Permitting Processes for Green Hydrogen Developers in Namibia". Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Expert, responsible for Reviewing and mapping all relevant HSE laws, standards, codes, and institutional roles applicable to green hydrogen and PtX project development in Namibia.
2017, Consultancy Work, Tortoise Environmental Consultants, DBN Loan Application for Adjaba Construction - Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for construction of the new Ohangwena Education Directorate Offices, Eenhana.
2017, Consultancy Work, Tortoise Environmental Consultants/Namwilika, DBN Loan Application for Kongom Group - Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the Development of Eight (8) New Townships on Extension 5 to 12 at Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region.
2017, Consultancy Work, Tortoise Environmental Consultants/Namwilika - Environmental Impact Assessment for the Development of a New Township, Extensions 2, 3, 4, Oniipa Town Council, Oshikoto Region.
2016, Consultancy Work, Social Security of Namibia – Provide the planning and coordination to the Technical Working Groups of the Universal Health Coverage Advisory Committee of Namibia (“UHCAN”)
2016, Consultancy Work, Ministry of Lands of Land Reform (EcoAfrica Environmental Consultant, South Africa) - Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the Integrated Regional Land-Use Plan for the Otjozondjupa Region- Programme for Communal Land Development (PCLD).
2016, Consultancy Work, Ministry of Environment and Tourism, UNDP / GEF - To Conduct a Baseline Study and Selection Of Villages for Score Project.
Consultancy Work, Ministry of Lands & Resettlement – Study to Identify & Harness Wider (Potential) Benefits of Communal Land Rights by financial institutions in Namibia.
2015, Consultancy Work, NACOMA/MET (EcoAfrica Environmental Consultant, South Africa) - Development of a Tourism Development Plan for the Dorob National Park (DNP).
2015, Consultancy Work, UNDP/MET, Conduct Environmental Impact Assessment for Waterberg Training Centre on behalf of the Project Strengthening the Capacity of Protected Area System to Address New Management Challenges (PASS) project.
2014, Consultancy Work, UNDP/MET, Technical Rapporteur for the Strengthening the Capacity of Protected Area System to Address New Management Challenges (PASS) Inception Workshop.
2014, Consultancy Work, Uukumwe Youth Consortium (Pty) Ltd, evaluate & provide information for Environmental Scoping Study & EMP for the proposed seal processing facility envisioned for Lüderitz.
2008, Consultancy work under Environmental Consultant Namibia (IECN), Climate Change &
Adaptation (CCA) project, in brief (i) developing an information toolkit, & (ii) developing a monitoring & evaluation plan for Omusati Region.
Timeline
Executive Director
Go – Green Foundation
2026.01 - 2026.05
Programme Director
Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change & Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL)
2018.05 - 2025.12
National Environmental Manager
United Nations Development Programme/Ministry of Environment & Tourism
2015.01 - 2018.03
Project Manager
Millennium Challenge Account Namibia, Windhoek
2009.03 - 2014.09
MSc - Environmental Planning & Management
Delft UNIVERSITY (IHE)
2007.01 - 2009.01
MPhil - Land Management and Agricultural Studies
University of the Western Cape
2005.01 - 2006.01
Chief Land Use Planner
Ministry Of Lands & Resettlement, Windhoek
2003.06 - 2009.04
Hydrologist
Ministry Of Agriculture, Water & Forestry, Windhoek
2001.08 - 2003.05
National Environmental Education Co-ordinator
Ministry of National Youth service, sport & culture, Windhoek
1999.05 - 2001.07
Bachelor - Natural Resource Management
Namibia University of Science and Technology
1999.01 - 2001.01
Intern/junior scientist
Desert Research Foundation of Namibia, Gobabeb Research & Training Center in Namib Naukluft Park & Windhoek
1998.04 - 1999.04
Diploma - Natural Resource Management
Namibia University of Science and Technology
1995.01 - 1998.01
Doctor of Philosophy Candidate -
University of the Western Cape