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'Malebona 'Mabele Khaile Thamae

Mohale’s Hoek

Summary

Result oriented and quality-driven Technical Specialist leveraging training and problem solving to contribute to the organizations success. Proficient in project management and capacity building for optimum productivity, with a remarkable experience of moving projects towards success. I am so much dedicated to working hard to change people's lives from vulnerability to resiliency. By fulfilling organization and project goals, I am highly experienced in planning, managing the schedules, identifying, and limiting risks, and maintaining all crucial documentation of the work done. Motivated team player who excels at collaborating with team members and the management to solve issues, devise creative solutions, and ensure smooth sailing. I am such a goal-driven professional who strives to exceed expectation daily. Being a great communicator and leader with a strong determination to finish all tasks within schedule and budget, I am such a goal-driven professional who strives to exceed expectation at all cost.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Officer

Center for Impacting Lives (Karabo ea Bophelo Project- KB)
Mafeteng
11.2020 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for KB project implementation coordination in Mafeteng, while supporting Mohale’s Hoek and Quthing
  • Establish effective Networking and Partnerships with the community, local authorities, and other service providers
  • Establish mechanisms for and undertake ongoing monitoring & evaluation of the programs’ activities
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Manage the appropriate and efficient utilization of the organization’s resources.

District Coordinator

Center for Impacting Lives
03.2017 - 10.2020
  • Understand project strategic objective, logic framework, project indicators and develop, help in implementation, and monitor project workplans
  • Ensure implementation of HIV-Sensitive Case Management
  • Lead capacity building initiatives for Social Workers, DREAMS Supervisors and to some extend even to the field cadres on Project interventions
  • Ensure proper and smooth implementation of the project through abidance of current MER, DREAMS and OVC project SOPs and guide
  • Ensure high quality reporting of OVC activities through comparison of database and primary source of data.

Research Assistant

Independent Consultant Contracted by UNFPA
12.2016 - 12.2016
  • To conduct research on the impacts of El-Nino drought on GBV in Berea, Botha- Bothe, Mohale’s Hoek and Quthing, and assessing the extent in which community protection structures are responding and protecting adolescents and women from El-Nino induced GBV
  • Conduct one on one interviews and focus group discussions with the key informants such as Police officer, teacher DHMT, DA, DS, Health Center / Hospital Manager, Prosecutor, Magistrate, etc, on the impacts of El-Nino induced GBV
  • Analyze the obtained data to establish the extent to which the El-Nino drought has impacted on different groups of people: in and out school girls and boys, single mothers, herd boys etc.

Research Assistant

Contracted by the Lead Consultant, Contracted by SOS Children’s Village International
09.2016 - 09.2016
  • Identify who is ‘best placed’ stakeholder to provide the services that the facility under the assessment is currently delivering, whether government, SOS CV or indeed any other stakeholder, through interviews with SOS facilities, similar service providers around SOS, and with government officials
  • Assess whether the facility is sufficiently reaching SOS CV target group (including FBC and FS participants), through direct provision of quality services and through capacity building with other service providers
  • Analyze whether the facility is both sufficient and effectively delivering the desired objectives of providing accessible and quality education for the wider community in a sustainable way
  • Consider whether it is rooted in the best development practices, i.e
  • Human right based approaches, avoidance of duplication and sensitivity towards local contextual needs
  • Survey the environment of SOS facilities and the selected service providers to prove the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery, and reviewed documents
  • Submitted recommendations after evaluation on the foreseen sustainability of SOS Lesotho Education Facilities in Maseru and Quthing, independently without the SOS international funding.

Research Assistant

VSO-RAISA
07.2016 - 07.2016
  • Interpreting and reviewing the questionnaires into Sesotho
  • Conducting interviews and peer reviews of the information gathered
  • Captured data entry in the system and analysis
  • Evaluated the impact of G.E.N.D.E.R project supported by VSO, in partnership with MoH, LENEPHWA and Mothers to Mothers, on the quality of life (QOL) of women and girls in catchment areas of program
  • Also, during the analysis, managed to identify lessons learned and provided recommendations for guiding SIDERS gender equality policies and initiatives.

Research Assistant and Data Entry Clerk

Mothers To Mothers – m2m
02.2015 - 08.2015
  • To enroll the extracted data on the key indicators of maternal behavior and uptake of services along the PMTCT Cascade
  • To assess the m2m’s role towards ensuring quality services for m2m clients and contributing to health systems strengthening
  • To assess the uptake of clinical PMTCT services and new expanded program services amongst m2m clients
  • Use the EMP and SOAR database such as DHIS in capturing ECD, facility and community data
  • Conduct the annual evaluation extraordinary SOAR session and facilitate the extraction records for clients enrolled with m2m
  • Support M&E data capturing in ensuring timely, complete and accurate data collection and reporting
  • Provide supportive supervision to mentor mothers and side coordinators on the appropriate use of M&E tools for accurate data collection
  • Develop recommendations for an ongoing capacity building, mentorship and technical oversight submitted on AFEL postmortem meeting.

Freelance Consultant on Capacity Building of Community Based Groups

Action Aid Lesotho
10.2014 - 12.2014
  • Designed and conducted Organizational Self-Assessment OSA along the community-based groups in the district of Leribe, Thaba-Tseka and Mohole’s’ Hoek
  • Wrote the OSA report and developed an organizational capacity building plan
  • Conducted capacity building sessions and supported the development of annual plans, business plans and bookkeeping documentation.

Regional Coordinator

Southern Africa Miners Association (SAMA)
04.2014 - 08.2014
  • Developed strategies for the project implementation as per the donors’ requirements and assisted in the assessment of national association’s project need and enforced the development and implementation of those strategies for the improved performance
  • Developed and managed a filing system for record control of key activities, and developed a reporting template for national associations affiliated to SAMA
  • Serving for logistics and administration support for national associations for meetings and training.

Community Development Officer

Ex-Miners Association Lesotho
10.2013 - 04.2014
  • Community engagement and advocacy for the innovative support of communities especially of Ex-Miners households to participate and benefit from the program development through Income Generating Activities IGA
  • Management of program or grand performance which included monitoring of all projects and come up with comprehensive reports
  • Provide technical support through initial and in-service trainings for project beneficiaries in the livelihood project on skills about Enterprise identification and management
  • Build the capacity of IGA groups on group dynamics; conflict resolution, customer care and customer service, as well as in bookkeeping skills to keep daily records and being able to track their profits, expenses independently
  • With the help of the ODA, helped in developing monitoring tools and ensured their effective use as per project indicators considering donor requirements
  • Engaged in monitoring and evaluation of IGA; phone shops, cards, poultry, and Home-Based care giving, and documenting success stories.

Administration Officer

Ex-Miners Association Lesotho
01.2012 - 10.2013
  • Managing the personnel staff files and updating their personnel information on the regular basis
  • Together with the Organizational Development Advisor -ODA designed a Human Resource policy, which I became a custodian of, and oriented all staff on the same policy, and ensuring its implementation
  • Managed the employee relation and ensured the employee safety and maintained the employee files for performance management.

OVC Technical Specialist

Baylor – BCMCF Lesotho (Karabo Eea Bophelo Project- KB)
01.2023
  • Provided thorough technical support through training Implementing Partner Staff on OVC Project's best practices and project's specific procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
  • Conducted Monitoring and Evaluation essentials such as Supportive Supervisions Visits - SSV, Program Data and Technical Quality Assurance - PDTQA exercise, Mock Site Improvement through Monitoring System SIMS at the district level
  • Provided exceptional staff capacity, resolving complex technical issues with effective case conferencing and communication skills
  • Mentored fellow team members in advanced technical concepts, fostering a collaborative work environment where ideas were freely exchanged
  • Guided staff technology use (LODIIS/DHIS2), assisting with troubleshooting and quality control to streamline operations
  • Trained staff on projects models and curriculars
  • Developed internal best practices, resources and training materials to support staff in corporate performance improvement initiative
  • Organized system operating procedures to strengthen controls
  • Mentored the district staff to analyze and evaluate clients feedback to improve project design and performance, and thus enhanced stakeholder engagement
  • Provided mentorship and ensured implementation of Case Management, Quality Improvement - QI, Know Your Child - KYC Model for Children Living with HIV and who are virally unsuppressed.

Education

Diploma in Project Management - Project Management

Alison
Galway, Ireland
09-2024

M&E Fundamentals -

Global Health eLearning Center
01.2020

Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance and Statutory Abortion Restrictions -

Global Health eLearning Center
01.2020

M&E Fundamentals -

Global Health eLearning Center
01.2020

Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance and Statutory Abortion Restrictions -

Global Health eLearning Center
01.2020

Project Management: Principles and Practices -

University of Stellenbosch Business School
01.2019

Bachelor of Public Administration and Political Science -

National University of Lesotho
01.2011

Bachelor of Public Administration and Political Science -

National University of Lesotho
01.2011

COSC -

Sekameng High School
01.2006

COSC -

Sekameng High School
01.2006

PSLE -

Sekameng Primary School
01.2001

Certified Project Management Specialist - Project Management

World Academy For Research And Development [WARD]
UK

Skills

  • Exceptional multi-tasking abilities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong technical skills
  • Solid analytical and creative thinking skills
  • Ability to make effective decisions

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/10/88
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Mosotho
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

  • English
  • Sesotho

References

  • Mr. Malehlohonolo Kuleile, MEAL Manager, Baylor - Karabo ea Bophelo Project, +26657767521, mkuleile@baylorlesotho.org
  • Mr. Mphaki Malefetsane, SI Specialist, Baylor KB, +26650323682 / +26663881027, mphakipuxmalefetsane@gmail.com

Training

  • Empowerment and Livelihoods for Adolescents-ELA Approach by Brac International
  • Entrepreneurship Course by Street Business School SBS/BRAC
  • HIV-Sensitive Case-Management
  • Know Your Child Model
  • Feedback and response Mechanism
  • Project Management
  • Rethabile Parenting Curriculum
  • Aflateen and Aflatoun
  • Singing to the Lions
  • Coaching Boys into Men
  • SILC Methodology and Financial Education
  • Psychosocial Support - Nurturing the Hearts
  • Child Protection, Child Safeguarding
  • Violence Against the children
  • Quality Improvement and Community Improvement Teams
  • Organizational Assessment and Development
  • Organizational Development and Food Security and Livelihood in Pretoria
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • HIV-TB Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support

Timeline

OVC Technical Specialist

Baylor – BCMCF Lesotho (Karabo Eea Bophelo Project- KB)
01.2023

Project Officer

Center for Impacting Lives (Karabo ea Bophelo Project- KB)
11.2020 - 09.2022

District Coordinator

Center for Impacting Lives
03.2017 - 10.2020

Research Assistant

Independent Consultant Contracted by UNFPA
12.2016 - 12.2016

Research Assistant

Contracted by the Lead Consultant, Contracted by SOS Children’s Village International
09.2016 - 09.2016

Research Assistant

VSO-RAISA
07.2016 - 07.2016

Research Assistant and Data Entry Clerk

Mothers To Mothers – m2m
02.2015 - 08.2015

Freelance Consultant on Capacity Building of Community Based Groups

Action Aid Lesotho
10.2014 - 12.2014

Regional Coordinator

Southern Africa Miners Association (SAMA)
04.2014 - 08.2014

Community Development Officer

Ex-Miners Association Lesotho
10.2013 - 04.2014

Administration Officer

Ex-Miners Association Lesotho
01.2012 - 10.2013

Diploma in Project Management - Project Management

Alison

M&E Fundamentals -

Global Health eLearning Center

Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance and Statutory Abortion Restrictions -

Global Health eLearning Center

M&E Fundamentals -

Global Health eLearning Center

Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance and Statutory Abortion Restrictions -

Global Health eLearning Center

Project Management: Principles and Practices -

University of Stellenbosch Business School

Bachelor of Public Administration and Political Science -

National University of Lesotho

Bachelor of Public Administration and Political Science -

National University of Lesotho

COSC -

Sekameng High School

COSC -

Sekameng High School

PSLE -

Sekameng Primary School

Certified Project Management Specialist - Project Management

World Academy For Research And Development [WARD]
'Malebona 'Mabele Khaile Thamae