SHERIFF MOTHOPENG
Maseru
Summary
Passionate Human Rights advocate, member and defender of LGBTIQ+ community rights skilled in strategic advocacy in advancing recognition, protection and implementation of trans diverse community rights. Expertise in Human Rights Mechanisms and how they can be used as advocacy tools to advance trans diverse rights through trainings, participatory research and dialogue. Skillful at supporting grassroots organisations identify strategic partnerships, priority advocacy areas and understanding the personal politics (trans 101).
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Administrator and Senior Researcher
Accountability International (Consultant)
04.2018 - Current
- Assisting the Executive Director in all practical matters including: travel, meeting preparations and follow up.
- Supporting the Director in Research and Advocacy.
- Providing support to the Executive Director's advocacy and fundraising work.
- Coordinating the Human Resource matters as agreed with the Executive Director.
- Supported executive leadership through calendar management, travel coordination, correspondence drafting, meeting preparation, among other tasks.
- Kept office operations running smoothly by providing effective leadership and administrative skills.
- Social Media content development and management.
- Scorecard development, facilitation of trainings and research.
Regional Advocacy Coordinator
Gender Dynamix (GDX)
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Coordinated regional health, legal and social advocacy activities in Southern Africa, at national, regional and international level aimed at holding leaders accountable to human rights mechanisms they are signatories to.
- Let regional and international dialogues to ensure implementation and accountability by political leaders and service providers in their respective countries.
- Provided technical support to trans specific/led nascent organizations in Southern Africa to strengthen their advocacy capacity.
- Represented the organization at international and regional platforms through presenting Shadow and Universal Periodic Reports.
- Mapped the trans diverse community human rights violations through research and documentation for further action.
- Managed project timelines and budgets effectively while ensuring that all deliverables were met according to established deadlines.
- Monitored legislative developments to inform timely and effective advocacy actions.
- Facilitated Trans 101 trainings for the community and partners.
Gender and Sexuality Officer
Sesotho Media and Development
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Planned, organized, facilitated, and reported film screenings for LGBTIQ+, People Living with Disabilities, Sex Workers, People living with HIV, womxn and teenagers with religious, cultural and political leaders
- Spearheaded successful projects from conception through completion, showcasing strong project management abilities.
- Conducted public and academic lecturers on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Expression, and sexuality education for Lesotho.
- Assisted develop gender sensitive office policies and recommendations to partner organisations.
Dialogue and Advocacy Program Manager
The People's Matrix Association
11.2012 - 06.2015
- Organized, mobilized and implemented LGBTIQ+ dialogue and all advocacy activities with religious, cultural and academic leaders.
- Activity report writing and filling of all the documents for submission to funding partners.
- Facilitated LGBTIQ+ sensitization trainings and workshops for community members and health care workers.
- Assisted the Director in proposal writing as part or resource mobilization
- Facilitated LGBTI individuals and family counseling sessions.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
Senior Archaeologist
MatatieleArchaelogy Rock Art
09.2011 - 10.2012
- Survey, Document and trace Rock art (Sehlaba-thebe National Heritage Site and Sehong-hong)
- Mapping and Excavation of Heritage Cultural Sites.
- Sorting and recording of artifacts for scientific analysis.
- Monitored construction projects near archaeological sites to ensure proper measures were taken to preserve valuable artifacts during development processes.
- Uncovered significant artifacts by conducting thorough and systematic excavations at various archaeological sites.
Trainee Archaelogical Assistant
Metolong Cultural Resource Management
02.2010 - 05.2012
- Rock Art survey, documentation and tracing (Metolong, Sehonghong and Polihali)
- Archaeological Excavations (stoneAge)
- Rock Art removal supervision for preservation and safety keeping.
- Environmental and Historical Impact Assessment documentation.
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
Education
BA Degree in Environmental History and Cultural Heritage -
National University of Lesotho
01.2010
Bachelor of Law (Incomplete) -
National University of Lesotho
01.2006
COSC -
Holy Names High School
01.2000
PSLE -
Thaba-Chitja RC Primary School
01.1992
Skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Collaboration
- Attention to details
- Outstanding decision making skills
- Excellent project planning
- Reporting
- Budgeting and management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office Management
- Systems Management
Drivinglicense
Code 08
Boardmembership
- International AIDS Society Key Population Expert Working Group (2017/2018)
- Former Advisory Committee member to the International Trans Fund (2020/2022)
- International Advisory Committee of Power of Pride (2023/2025)
- SATF Steering Committee Secretary 2016/2018
Personal Information
Nationality: Lesotho
References
- Ricki Kgositau, The Global Equality Caucus, Regional Manager, ricki@equalitycausus.org, +27 (76) 610-5653
- Sean Reggee, TransBantu Zambia, Executive Director, sean@transbantu.net, +260 96 6926025
- SHERIFF MOTHOPENG, Ha Abia, Maseru, Lesotho, 100, +266 59887597/ 63724444, mothopengsher@gmail.com
Training
- Youth Environment and HIV & AIDs Awareness Camp: 2001
- NUL SRC Minister of Sports: 2007-2008
- 1st NUL Student Leadership Training Workshop: 2007
- Interviewer Award: 2009
- IAM Level One Counselling Course: 2010
- Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation: 2014
- Africa University: Public Policy, Governance and Leadership: 2014
- LGBTI Sensitization Certificate: 2014
- Monitoring and Evaluation: 2014
- Commslabs media communications:2016
- OSISA Marginalization and Inequality Course: 2016
- Centre for Human Rights: Strategic Advocacy and Litigation for LGBTI Human Rights Defenders : 2017
- Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop 2014: Insideout
- Safety and Security Training Course 2016: OutRight Action International
- Citizen Journalism and Key Correspondent Training 2016: Positive Vibes
- LILO Identity, LILO VOICE and Advocacy Plan Development 2016: Positive Vibes
- Media Communications and Technology Lab 2016: Astraea Foundation
- Human Rights Mechanisms Trainer (Pan Africa ILGA) (2023)
Timeline
Senior Administrator and Senior Researcher
Accountability International (Consultant)
04.2018 - Current
Regional Advocacy Coordinator
Gender Dynamix (GDX)
05.2016 - 03.2018
Gender and Sexuality Officer
Sesotho Media and Development
06.2015 - 03.2016
Dialogue and Advocacy Program Manager
The People's Matrix Association
11.2012 - 06.2015
Senior Archaeologist
MatatieleArchaelogy Rock Art
09.2011 - 10.2012
Trainee Archaelogical Assistant
Metolong Cultural Resource Management
02.2010 - 05.2012
BA Degree in Environmental History and Cultural Heritage -
National University of Lesotho
Bachelor of Law (Incomplete) -
National University of Lesotho
COSC -
Holy Names High School
PSLE -
Thaba-Chitja RC Primary School
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