Machaka Adelena Khasoane
Mafeteng
Summary
Experienced social worker specializing in child sponsorship services and youth development, with a focus on safeguarding and confidentiality. Successfully design and implement programs that enhance personal growth and education for youth. Expertise in child protection, risk management, and policy compliance. Strong skills in advocacy, organization, and building partnerships with sponsors and stakeholders.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Youth Development Officer(concurrent role)
SOS Children's Village Lesotho
Maseru
06.2025 - Current
- Took charge of youth development programming during staffing transition
- Support youth participation in national events and civil-military activities.
- Coordinated events that fostere collaboration between youth and local organizations.
- Mentor youth in leadership roles, encouraging responsibility and decision-making.
- Implement feedback mechanisms to improve program effectiveness and participant satisfaction.
- Provide crisis intervention services when necessary.
- Mentor young people in developing positive relationships with peers, adults and the community.
Program Sponsorship Officer
SOS Children's Village Lesotho
Maseru
06.2022 - Current
- Manage and update sponsorship databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Coordinate communication between children and sponsors to strengthen relationships.
- Collaborate with programme staff to create comprehensive progress reports for sponsors.
- Prepare digital diaries showcasing children's progress for sponsor review.
- Compiled detailed progress letters for timely distribution to sponsors.
- Implement safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for children.
- Support case management processes for children's individual needs.
- Participate in regular meetings with upper management regarding progress updates on current initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
National University of Lesotho
Maseru06-2015
Skills
- Mentoring youth and crisis intervention
- Event coordination and program evaluation
- Database administration
- Collaboration with stakeholders
- Management of confidentiality
- Digital diary organization
- Writing reports
- Engagement with community
- Resolution of conflicts
- Time optimization
- Prioritization of tasks
- Child development
- Case management
Certification
- ICDL certificate
- Child safeguarding certificate
- Photography and videography certificate
Languages
Sesotho
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Acting Youth Development Officer(concurrent role)
SOS Children's Village Lesotho
06.2025 - Current
Program Sponsorship Officer
SOS Children's Village Lesotho
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
National University of Lesotho