Persuade Gwaba
Windhoek-Khomas
Summary
Experienced Child Welfare & Student Success Officer skilled in safeguarding vulnerable learners. Proven track record in child protection, case management, and community engagement, driving positive educational outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Welfare & Student Success Officer
Nakayale Academy for Orphans & Marginalised Children
Ruacana
01.2026 - Current
- The purpose of this role is to safeguard the wellbeing, protection, and educational success of vulnerable learners through integrated welfare and case management services.
- Coordinates child protection and safeguarding initiatives, manage student welfare cases, support hostel operations, monitor attendance and academic progress, and strengthen family and community engagement to enhance student wellbeing.
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, provides alumni support, and ensures accurate reporting and administration to advance positive student outcomes.
- Coordinates educational programs for orphans and marginalised children.
- Facilitates workshops to enhance life skills and social development.
- Manage daily operations to ensure a safe learning environment.
School Welfare Worker
Nakayale Academy for Orphans & Marginalised Children
Ruacana
01.2019 - 12.2025
- The purpose of this role was to promote the safety, wellbeing, and development of vulnerable learners within the school environment.
- Provided welfare support, developed and implemented intervention plans, collaborated with teachers, parents, and external professionals, and connected students to appropriate support services, enhancing student wellbeing.
- Secured funding through grant proposal writing, organised workshops and stakeholder meetings, and committed to continuous professional development to enhance service delivery.
- Supported daily activities for children in educational and recreational programs.
- Collaborated with staff to create a safe and nurturing environment.
- Assisted in organising community outreach events for families and children.
Community Project Worker
COSV Zimbabwe
Harare
01.2014 - 12.2017
- The purpose of this role was to strengthen community wellbeing through outreach, education, and partnership development.
- Coordinated community programmes focusing on health, children's rights, violence prevention, and abuse awareness, conducted needs assessments, facilitated workshops, and built collaborative relationships with local government and community organisations.
- Maintained project records and reports to ensure accountability and facilitate effective communication with stakeholders.
- Managed project timelines and resources for community development initiatives.
- Organised training sessions for local stakeholders to enhance their skills. sessions for local stakeholders and community members.
- Enabled communication between project teams and external partners to streamline collaboration. between project teams and external partners.
- Coordinated training sessions for local stakeholders and community members.
- Facilitated communication between project teams and external partners.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Education
Great Zimbabwe University
Masvingo, Zimbabwe11-2022
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science Honours in Sociology
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe07-2012
Skills
- Case management
- Child protection
- Grant writing
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Community outreach
- Reporting and documentation
- Interpersonal communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Innovation and creativity
Certification
- First Aid Level A, OSH-MED International, 2026
- Counselling Skills Micro-Credential, Online Courses Australia, 2025
- Psychology, Online Courses Australia, 2025
- IELTS, British Council, 2023
Timeline
Child Welfare & Student Success Officer
Nakayale Academy for Orphans & Marginalised Children
01.2026 - Current
School Welfare Worker
Nakayale Academy for Orphans & Marginalised Children
01.2019 - 12.2025
Community Project Worker
COSV Zimbabwe
01.2014 - 12.2017
Post Graduate Diploma - Education
Great Zimbabwe University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science Honours in Sociology
University of Zimbabwe