RANTSANE KULEILE

Key deliverables and achievements:

• Oversaw and drove the strategic implementation of the SADC FutureLife-Now! Programme in Lesotho, focusing on key areas including Health, Gender, GBV, Climate Change, and youth agency.
• Administered and managed the Lesotho programme budget, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines and effective resource allocation across multiple sectors.
• Facilitated the capacity building of school leadership and community leaders, training them in 21st-century education practices and the Care and Support for Teaching and Learning (CSTL) framework to tackle school-related GBV.
• Provided leadership and direction to the in-country team, which included the Country Coordinator, Health Coordinator, and Youth Facilitators, ensuring the smooth operation of the programme in pilot schools. Established and maintained effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), Ministry of Health (MoH), and other line ministries, ensuring a cohesive approach to programme delivery.
• Led the coordination of in-country activities in partnership with other stakeholders, ensuring all activities aligned with programme goals and timelines.
• Oversaw the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of programme progress, ensuring that outputs were delivered in a timely and impactful manner.
• Contributed to regional research implementation, ensuring alignment with national priorities and the sharing of relevant data across the SADC region.

Key deliverables and achievements:

• Directed the national coordination of child protection interventions, ensuring alignment with national child protection policies and legal frameworks.
• Acted as the focal person for the National OVC Coordinating Committee, providing leadership and administrative support, including secretarial services for high-level committee meetings.
• Coordinated with donors and partner organizations to align annual planning and reporting, ensuring all activities are in sync with national priorities and objectives.
• Led the monitoring of stakeholders' annual activity plans, identifying and reducing overlaps while promoting efficient resource utilization in child protection services.
• Managed the performance assessment of District Child Protection Teams, providing regular backstopping and identifying key performance gaps for improvement.
• Strengthened partnerships with child protection stakeholders, ensuring coordinated efforts and a unified response to child welfare issues.
• Ensured the effective implementation of child protection frameworks through rigorous oversight and collaborative partnerships.

Key deliverables and achievements:

• Developed and implemented annual action plans in collaboration with the National Child Protection Coordinating Committee (NCPCC) and District Child Protection Teams (DCPTs), ensuring all plans were aligned with national child protection goals.
• Prepared and submitted annual budget proposals, tracking expenditures to maintain alignment with approved budgets, ensuring financial accountability.
• Led the preparation of NCPCC annual reports, validated them through consultations with relevant stakeholders, and ensured their presentation to the Cabinet.
• Managed a comprehensive database of child protection interventions and funding opportunities, tracking and following up to ensure the successful realization of identified resources.
• Provided expert guidance to DCPTs, helping them compile reports for the NCPCC and ensuring their effective coordination of local child protection activities.
• Conducted regular performance assessments of DCPTs, identifying areas for improvement and offering solutions to enhance service delivery.
• Ensured timely submission and presentation of progress reports to national stakeholders to keep all parties informed.

Key deliverables and achievements:

• Provided administrative and logistical support to the National Child Protection Coordinating Committee, facilitating the coordination of quarterly and ad-hoc meetings.
• Prepared and distributed meeting invitations, minutes, and agendas, ensuring all stakeholders are were well-informed and prepared for discussions and meeting action items are followed up and reported on.
• Coordinated meeting logistics, confirming venues and ensuring that all participants including chairperson were aware of the meeting details in advance.
• Documented meeting minutes, summarizing key discussions and decisions, and tracked follow-up actions and responsible parties.
• Assisted with the organization of special projects and events related to child protection, ensuring smooth implementation and stakeholder engagement.
• Supported the dissemination of key child protection policies and updates to relevant stakeholders, ensuring consistency in communication.

Key deliverables and achievements:

• Engaged with local communities to ensure that vulnerable children received appropriate social assistance interventions.
• Worked closely with community groups to facilitate and implement local development projects, fostering community ownership and participation.
• Led public gatherings to mobilize community members around social protection initiatives, ensuring high levels of awareness and participation in community-driven projects.
• Coordinated with local government and stakeholders to ensure effective distribution of resources to vulnerable populations.
• Supported the monitoring and evaluation of community projects, ensuring that objectives were met and outcomes were reported.
• Provided capacity-building sessions for community leaders to enhance their ability to address social protection challenges locally.