Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
personal profile statement
academic teaching experience
technical and other specialized skills
other professional experience activities
other workshops
community membership
publications
references
hobbies and interests
training
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
Timeline
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NTHATI 'MATSIBELA LENGETA

NTHATI 'MATSIBELA LENGETA

LERIBE

Summary

I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SMME Funding Specialist

Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation
06.2023 - Current
  • Secure funding for projects by researching and identifying potential grant opportunities.
  • Collaborate with project teams to develop comprehensive funding proposals and budgets.
  • Evaluate funding opportunities for alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
  • Prepare detailed financial reports for funders, demonstrating the impact of their investments on project outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate records of all funding activities, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and regulations.
  • Develop customized presentations for potential funders, showcasing the organization's mission, accomplishments, and plans.
  • Monitor project progress against milestones, adjusting funding allocations as needed to ensure successful completion.
  • Appraise MSMEs business proposals to secure funding in different institutions

Access to Finance Stream Lead – Youth

BEDCO
01.2021 - 05.2023


  • Led and implemented all Access to Finance Projects for youth
  • Developed project documents, project plans, and schedules, implementation of projects, reporting and monitoring of project beneficiaries
  • Conducted training for MSMEs
  • Performed Business diagnostics, developed Sustainability plans, and monitoring
  • Business Plan development and appraisals
  • Provided Business Advisory services, counseling and hand holding.
  • Assisted MSMEs to access markets and funding

Business Development Officer

BEDCO
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Provision of Business Development Services in the region, Implementation of Enterprise Development activities in the region
  • Conducted Entrepreneurial Training
  • Performed business diagnostics, analysis, and advisory services
  • Business Plans development and appraisals
  • Assisted MSMEs to access markets and finance
  • Implemented projects

Senior Commercial Officer

Ministry of Trade and Industry
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Supervision of District staff
  • Represented the Minister of Trade and Industry on the Issuance of Trade licenses in the district, planned and reported district activities
  • Conducted Inspection services to enforce compliance
  • Conducted consumer education services
  • Developed annual plan and reports for the district

School Secretary

Khethisa High School
01.2003 - 01.2006


  • Enhanced office organization by implementing efficient filing systems and streamlining daily operations.
  • Managed school calendar and scheduling, ensuring timely communication with parents, teachers, and administrators.
  • Maintained an up-to-date database of student records, safeguarding confidential information while providing easy access when needed.
  • Coordinated meetings between parents, teachers, and administration to address student needs and improve overall performance.

Clerk

United Garments Manufacturing
01.2001 - 12.2001
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining filing systems and organizing important documents.
  • Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files and records
  • Facilitated communication between departments through prompt forwarding of messages and coordination of inter-departmental meetings.
  • Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
  • Processed mail accurately and efficiently, ensuring that all correspondence was distributed to the correct recipients in a timely manner.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

National University of Lesotho
Lesotho
01.2010

Certificate – Plumbing and Sheet Metal -

Lerotholi Polytechnic
01.2000

COSC -

Lesotho High School
01.1996

PSLE -

Qoaling LECSA Primary
01.1991

Skills

  • Non-Profit Organization Funding
  • Fundraising Strategies
  • Team Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Proposal Development
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Data Collection
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Customer Service

personal profile statement

I am a pro-active, self-driven, devoted, and dedicated Enterprise Development Officer with professional and technical skills in Entrepreneurship. I am a team player and growing leader with over 8 years’ of experience in entrepreneurship training and advisory, teaching, and supervision with an alluring footprint.

academic teaching experience

  • 2002, KHETHISA HIGH SCHOOL, Private Mathematics teacher
  • 2010-01-01, 2012-12-31, KHETHISA HIGH SCHOOL, Assistant Teacher (Mathematics)

technical and other specialized skills

Plumber and Sheet metal technician

other professional experience activities

  • Evaluation of Expression of Interest for Entrepreneurship Curriculum Inclusion in Schools for Private Sector Competitiveness in 2018
  • Evaluation of Proposals for Apprenticeship under PSC in 2018
  • Evaluation of Business Plans of the Pilot Phase of Business Plan Competition in 2019
  • Evaluation of Agri-based business plans for Youth, supported by Sekhametsi Consortium in 2022
  • Evaluation of Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) project applications and selection of winners - supported by the World Bank in 2023

other workshops

LECSA Youth Leaders retreat - Mophato oa Morija - Leadership skills, Youth Management dynamics

community membership

  • Former Member of LECSA Youth Governing Body – Mophato oa Morija Committee - Sit on the committee to organize and lead LECSA youth guilds.
  • Member of Music Commission – organization of choral music competitions
  • Member of Leribe Youth Guilds Leaders Committee of the LECSA - Member of the music subcommittee
  • Member of BEDCO’s Social Club - Organise and implement all social events of the club

publications

  • Co-developed Lesotho National Farmers Association Training manuals in 2020
  • Business plan manual
  • Marketing Manual
  • Financial Planning Manual
  • Record-Keeping manual

references

  • Mrs Majubere Mofolo-Mugandani, Youth Development Project Manager, Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation, P.O Box 1216, +266 6831 5685
  • Mr Ts’ele Masoebe, Headmaster, Khethisa High School, P.O Box 16, +266 58772416
  • Mr. Teboho Sidwel Mabeya, Morija Ecumenical Youth Center, Morija, +266 63006374

hobbies and interests

  • Choral Music
  • Travelling
  • Gym

training

  • June 2014 – 1 week, SADC-DFRC, Advanced Project Management
  • January 2015 – 1 week, ITEC, International Trade
  • April 2015 – 1 week, BEDCO, Business Planning and Business Diagnosis
  • May 2015 – 1 week, BEDCO, PowerPoint Presentation and Excel
  • June 2016 – 1 week, SADC-DFRC, Business Plan Appraisal
  • September 2019 – 6 weeks, JICA, Strengthening Development Finance Institutions
  • December 2020 – 2 weeks, University of Stellenbosch, Project Planning
  • August 2023 - 1 week, Association of African Development Financial Institutions, MSMEs Business Rescue, Debt Restructuring and Work Management
  • December 2023 - 1 week, World Food Programme, Innovative Finance

Certification

Code B Driver's license - 8 years experience

Languages

English
Professional Working
Sesotho
Professional Working

Affiliations

  • I am highly interested in public speaking and motivational talks/sessions - I am an experience Program Director for social events and developing motivational speaker
  • I love Choral Music and I am a conductor
  • I am a Christian and Church Youth leader and a member of Morija Youth ecumenical Centre

Timeline

SMME Funding Specialist

Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation
06.2023 - Current

Access to Finance Stream Lead – Youth

BEDCO
01.2021 - 05.2023

Business Development Officer

BEDCO
01.2014 - 01.2021

Senior Commercial Officer

Ministry of Trade and Industry
01.2012 - 01.2014

School Secretary

Khethisa High School
01.2003 - 01.2006

Clerk

United Garments Manufacturing
01.2001 - 12.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

National University of Lesotho

Certificate – Plumbing and Sheet Metal -

Lerotholi Polytechnic

COSC -

Lesotho High School

PSLE -

Qoaling LECSA Primary
NTHATI 'MATSIBELA LENGETA