Selma Shaanika
Engela
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator –4 O’regions
Catholic AIDS Action Oshana
Oshana
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinate the overall Programe work plan development and implementation according to the programe document; Liaise with local and regional stakeholders to ensure the Programe results are achieved and resources are managed; Prepare and present work-plans, narrative progress reports; Establish systems for project planning, implementation and monitoring; Record and maintain documents on relevant Programe activities, issues, and risks; Attend RACOC, CACOC, CDC meetings; Coordinate relationships with local and regional stakeholders to support implementation and of the programme, raise potential problems and provide solutions; Participate in Community mobilisation, awareness and conduct IPC sessions to identified target groups
Site Coordinator-Oshakati District
Catholic AIDS Action Oshana
Oshana
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Provide effective field level coordination and technical support in planning and implementation of the project ensure achievement of project goals and objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner; Guide identification and enrolment of eligible AGYW in the DREAMS Program; Oversee CCWs performance to ensure effective results by mentorship and making corrective adjustments based on needs; Work with CCWs and other program teams to ensure AGYW receive the DREAMS Core package of services as per need and are provided across different service delivery points; Support to conduct joint planning, monitoring, and to ensure achievement of targets as per approved work plans; Assist with the capability to address issues relating to Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) with respect to OVC and DREAMS; Work with staff on technical aspects of program implementation ensuring quality and responsive service delivery and HIV prevention strategies to the unique needs AGYW and to achieve the program goal of successful OVC graduation / transition into adulthood; Assist with capacity building of project staff to ensure quality reporting and utilization of project monitoring tools; Coordinate to prepare reports per established reporting schedule, ensuring accuracy and timeliness as per donor standards; Provide and disseminate appropriate DREAMS monitoring tools, to ensure their utilization and review and assist CCWs to analyse the DREAMS data to inform appropriate actions by the project; Coordinate and participate in monthly, quarterly and annual program reviews with CCWs and local stakeholders; Coordinate periodic meeting with CCWs to review project outcomes and utilization of project data to prioritize interventions and for Continuous Quality Improvement; Support CCWs to collect and document best practices for sharing and to improve project performance; Support in the development of M&E system relating to the M&E plan ensure availability of data collection and reporting tool; Coordinate periodic monitoring visits and meetings with Partners and Community Cadres to review project performance and utilization of project data to prioritize areas for action and improvements; Work with Schools, health facilities and community partners in the respective DREAMS to ensure coordination with other programs and stakeholders for quality and Comprehensive services to adolescents; Represent the project in meetings at district at events as requested, to support forging relations with the other stakeholders, and the community; Ensure that Program participants and partners are kept updated of project progress and challenges presented for support and action
Project Assistant
Catholic AIDS Action Oshana
Oshana
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Participate in engaging with regional structures and stakeholders on strategies and the approaches to support the implementation of the CBT activities in Omusati region; Coordinate and monitor the implementation of cash based transfers project for marginalized communities in Omusati region, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Gender equality, poverty eradication and social welfare, village headman’s and Constituency office councillors and staff; Coordinate the travel arrangements, transport fees and per diem of recruited community mobilisers; Plan with mapping out strategies for targeted communities; Conduct household visits with community mobilisers and assist with the assessment and registrations of all marginalized persons in Omusati region; Supervise and monitor community mobilisers (data collectors); Compile weekly data report on number of assessed Households and update reporting template on progress to target; Report any challenges and observations to the senior programe officer and the main donor; Conduct final verification of collected data to ensure that all marginalized persons have been registered and assessed; Share final collected data tool with the senior programe officer for further analysis and feedback; Monitor the transfer of cash to the project beneficiaries; Liaise with Constituency offices and village headmen’s with regards to omitted households; Conduct M&E activities at pay points
Project Assistant
Catholic AIDS Action Oshana
Oshana
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Identify vulnerable households and sustain their food security needs; Cluster vulnerable households; assist with the provisional of agricultural and technical support, training and tools; Assist with strengthening existing support groups for people living with HIV (PLHIV),who are active on ARTs (main focus on women and youth)to entice benefit from project; Assist with the increase of income generating activities for out of school youth through effective community engagement; Cluster out of school youth and assist in the provision of technical support for effective management of income generating activities to merge food security; Assist in the reach out of combat, prevent and suppress the spread of COVID-19; Prepare and update the senior programe officer with progress reports on progression of the household resilience projects in Oshana region; Participate in engaging with regional structures and stakeholders on strategies and the approaches to support the implementation of the CBT activities in Omusati region; Coordinate and monitor the implementation of cash based transfers project for marginalized communities in Omusati region, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Gender equality, poverty eradication and social welfare, village headman’s and Constituency office councillors and staff; Coordinate the travel arrangements, transport fees and per diem of recruited community mobilisers; Plan with mapping out strategies for targeted communities; Conduct household visits with community mobilisers and assist with the assessment and registrations of all marginalized persons in Omusati region; Supervise and monitor community mobilisers (data collectors); Compile weekly data report on number of assessed Households and update reporting template on progress to target; Report any challenges and observations to the senior programe officer and the main donor; Conduct final verification of collected data to ensure that all marginalized persons have been registered and assessed; Share final collected data tool with the senior programe officer for further analysis and feedback
Programe Assistant
Catholic AIDS Action Oshikango
Oshikango
05.2016 - 09.2020
- Prepare all Payment Requisition Forms; Prepare all payments, cash or cheques; Record all financial transactions in accordance with CAA Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual; File all financial documents safely; Compile and submit monthly office expenditure reports to immediate supervisor before sending it to National office, Finance Department; Report any discrepancies to supervisor and to National Office Finance department immediately; Safeguard the cheque book, petty cash box, financial records and any other financial material at office level; Play an active role in the electronic data capturing for all office programs; Conduct monthly supportive supervision and quality assurance visits to the assigned CHBCPs groups in close proximity to the regional office, in close cooperation with the Regional Representative to ensure support of all registered program beneficiaries, including OVC in their respective communities; Ensure quality data collection and assist with data analysis on a monthly basis; Carry out sample home visits with the CHBCPs for support and quality assurance in the close proximity to the regional office; Assist Regional Representative in providing support to volunteers in the overall care and support of OVC in their respective communities through regular support meetings
Administrative Clerk
Catholic AIDS Action Oshikango
Oshikango
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Operate switchboard, screen and direct incoming telephone calls as required by caller, determine the nature of the call and decide on an appropriate routing; Take messages if staff is not available and submit to relevant person according to standard operating procedures; Greet and screen all incoming visitors and vendors, and determine the nature of their visit; Provide basic information and referral, as instructed by supervisors; Keep a log of all incoming and outgoing correspondence; Assist with procurement and maintaining inventory levels of office and supplies; Ensure that the reception area is always neat and clean and displays all relevant information about the organization, her mission statement, etc.; Sort and distribute all incoming and outgoing correspondence and other documentation including courier packages and emails
Administrative Clerk
WP Group
09.2010 - 12.2013
- Greeting customers who enter the shop; Be involved in stock control and management; Assisting shoppers to find the goods and products they are looking for; Being responsible for processing cash and card payments; Stocking shelves with merchandise; Answering queries from customers; Balancing cash registers with receipts; Dealing with customer refunds; Keeping the store tidy and clean, this includes hovering and mopping; Responsible dealing with customer complaints
Temporary Personal Assistant to branch Manager
ELRIN Namibia Financial Services
03.2010 - 05.2010
- Answer the telephone; Respond to routine loan officer or customer inquiries relative to account balances, loan balances and payoff requests; Calculates loan pay off amounts for all types of loans; Assist customers with completing loan applications and other related loan documentation; Assists with preparation of loan files and documentation
Education
Grade 12 -
Academia high school
01.2003
Certificate in Community work with Children and Youth (CWCY), NQA level 4 -
Namibia College of open learning (NAMCOL)
Diploma in Youth And Community Development - Youth And Community Development
Namibia Collegeof Open Learning (NAMCOL)
OngwedivaSkills
- Empathetic
- Organised
- Flexible
- Case management
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- DHIS2
- Strong advocate
- Active listener
- Project management
- Reliable
- Analytical
- Attentive to details
- Ability to coordinate communication and action among multiple parties
- English proficiency
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Able to work with diverse groups of people
- Community relations
- Data analysis
- Ability to work independently
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
- Oshiwambo
References
- Ms Queen Naiyuma,Chief Human Resources Officer,Ministry of Health and Social Services,DSP-Windhoek,+264813447776
- Dr Musa Sahani, Regional HIV Clinical Mentor, Kavango West, +264 818 371506, musasahani911@gmail.com
- Mr Filimon Shiimi, Deputy Director Programmes Review, Monitoring and Evaluation, Directorate of Policy, Planning and Research, Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, +264811251527, Filimon.Shiimi@mgepesw.gov.na
Certification
- Certified NIP HIV Rapid Tester
Languages
English
First Language
Oshiwambo
Proficient (C2)
C2
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Program Coordinator –4 O’regions
Catholic AIDS Action Oshana
05.2023 - Current
Site Coordinator-Oshakati District
Catholic AIDS Action Oshana
11.2021 - 04.2023
Project Assistant
Catholic AIDS Action Oshana
07.2021 - 10.2021
Project Assistant
Catholic AIDS Action Oshana
09.2020 - 10.2021
Programe Assistant
Catholic AIDS Action Oshikango
05.2016 - 09.2020
Administrative Clerk
Catholic AIDS Action Oshikango
05.2014 - 04.2016
Administrative Clerk
WP Group
09.2010 - 12.2013
Temporary Personal Assistant to branch Manager
ELRIN Namibia Financial Services
03.2010 - 05.2010
Grade 12 -
Academia high school
Certificate in Community work with Children and Youth (CWCY), NQA level 4 -
Namibia College of open learning (NAMCOL)
Diploma in Youth And Community Development - Youth And Community Development
Namibia Collegeof Open Learning (NAMCOL)
- Certified NIP HIV Rapid Tester
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