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Anethe MTAMBANENGWE

Gaborone
Anethe MTAMBANENGWE

Summary

Professional Communication Officer with over 15 years of experience in devising successful media strategies and orchestrating special events. Meticulous in managing and carrying out special and political high level events by arranging for media presence, composing written documents, booking photographers, videographers, reserving event venues and preparing eye-catching graphics. Highly adept in authoring speeches, press releases, and marketing materials.

Currently employed at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) as Communication Officer, versatile professional committed to playing a strategic role in addressing gaps and creating meaningful engagement alliances.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
Languages

Work History

Southern African Development Community (SADC)

Communication Officer
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Responsible to deliver the communications functions through printed, digital, online and electronic communications channels, and in line with the Secretariat’s plan and strategy; Provide coverage and coordinate media for SADC high level meetings, engagements, official ceremonies functions, including Summit, Council, Ministerial and other meetings; Undertake partnership and collaboration engagements Facilitate coverage of meeting to support Ministerial and Sectoral meetings; Coordinate Communication and visibility activities for various International Cooperation Partners projects; Facilitate the production of communication and visibility materials for all European Union funded projects and programmes; Draft press releases, articles, statements, briefings, talking points for Executive Director, Deputy Executive Directors, Directors.

Friedrich Ebert Stiftung

Regional Communications Coordinator
01.2021 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Undertook a mapping of existing regional communication structures and procedures; Developed a regional communication strategy for Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) Africa Department and its offices in Sub-Africa; Planned, designed, implemented and monitored the regional communications plan, implemented the corporate identity, in order to enhance the reputation of FES Africa and ensured alignment with FES global strategy; Edited materials for accuracy to communicate core messages and values
  • Implemented results-driven multimedia communications plans to increase organization's impact; Managed the relationship with media partners in Sub-Saharan African countries for specific projects as needed; Led the development and implementation of proactive and reactive media strategies as required; Created informative and innovative content for different public relations materials for partners and publications; Established strong lines of communication with FES regional programs and national offices in the region, including the creation of a network of FES communication officers; Led the creation of communication products (including audio-visual products) by supervising production, producing and writing content; Supervised the public relations activities of FES regional programs and national offices and providing support and training where needed; Oversaw the design and delivery of internal communications plans for the Namibia office so staff understands and engages with FES's strategy and how they contribute to meeting FES's mission; Managed the development of a regional online presence, including the creation, editing and publishing of relevant and original content for a regional Facebook account and; Coordinated and cooperated with the communication teams of FES headquarters in Germany and on global level
  • Created social media practices to publicize corporate culture and support engagement projects.

Parliament of Namibia

Director
05.2020 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Ensured as head of the Directorate that timely and professional services relating to the management of communication, human resource development, procurement, finance, information and research services are provided to the Members of Parliament, staff members, regional and international stakeholders; Coordinated and facilitated the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Institution under three main strategic objectives; Facilitated and monitored the development of various internal policies for Parliament (Risk management, transport policy, procurement policy, Presiding officers’ policy; Facilitated high level national, regional and international policy consultations and dialogue processes between the Legislature and the Executive; Facilitated press conferences with different media houses in the country; Assisted in the drafting of high-level political speeches for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Council; Coordinated the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) international desk at the Namibian Parliament as its Desk Officer; Worked closely with different African Parliaments in ensuring treaties as discussed at regional and international levels are adopted in Parliament; Oriented, trained, and directed staff to achieve objectives
  • Planned and implemented strategies to increase funding through various approaches
  • Oversaw staff, financials and key performance indicators to manage organization operations
  • Prepared annual budgets for Parliament
  • Created company's mission and vision statements to motivate employees
  • Generated reports to provide data for corrective actions and improvements.

Communications and Research Services Parliament of Namibia

Deputy Director
06.2015 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Coordinated and initiated press statements and media invitations on Parliamentary issues at the National Council; Served as Editor of the Parliament Journal and National Council E-Newsletter; Identified and supervised concrete research projects and means of achieving them; Managed, administered and coordinated the administrative duties of the Division; Ensured timely provision of information pertaining to activities of the National Council to members of the public, including timely publication of Parliamentary publications; Facilitated and coordinated the development of the Parliamentary Civid Education Manual; Assisted members of the National Council and staff with researched data on Bills under discussion; Promoted Parliamentary activities in order to strengthen the participatory democracy and transparency in the Legislative process and; Monitored and evaluated the performance of all staff members in the Division and identified competencies gaps and recommended interventions; Set agenda, organized plans and managed program operations, updates and new implementations; Analyzed impacts of regulatory changes on operations
  • Promoted partnerships and drove growth by reaching out to local and regional partners.

Hansard Services Parliament of Namibia, National Council

Chief Editor
10.2007 - 04.2015

Job overview

  • Supervised and coordinated the work of Hansard Services; Advised the Director on administrative and personnel matters concerning the division; Edited transcripts of proceedings of the House and Committees; Recommended human resources development for staff members; Ensured that all procedures and other formalities are observed in the work of Hansard; Designed the layout of the informative brochures and flyers to promote the work of Parliament; Represented Parliament at Trade Fairs/Exhibitions across the country; Ensured the recordings of the House proceedings, public hearings and Standing Committees meetings; Ensured that recording schedule of the House, Standing Committees meetings and Public Hearings are adhered to; Represented Namibian Parliament at regional and international level on the work of Hansard; Ensured that the Verbatim Report of the House of Review is produced and distributed on time; Prepared and submitted inputs on budgeting needs and other related needs for the Division; Prepared Annual Report on the Directorate and; Assisted in media and public relations activities.

Trace TV Paris

Intern/Journalist/Translator
02.2005 - 08.2005

Job overview

  • Served as main Journalist for English speaking Music Artists; Interviewed international artists for TRACE's TV programs called Guest Star and Code; Assisted French artists in distributing their Albums all over the country; Translated TV documentaries (French & English); Wrote off-Camera commentaries for programs as such (Guest Star & Code); Did voice-overs for English documentaries; Organized Media Kits for Partners of TRACE TV; Assisted in compiling presentations to clients, hiring of intern reporters; Composed Production budget for TV productions; Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources
  • Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage
  • Wrote engaging stories and copy for live or pre-recorded broadcasts to successfully cover important news topics
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.

Education

Communication University of China Beijing

Master of Arts from International Communication
06.2019

University Overview

Institute of International Communication Paris Paris, France

Post-Graduate Diploma from Journalism
06.2005

University Overview

University of Namibia Windhoek

Bachelor of Arts from Media and Information Studies
04.2003

University Overview

Skills

  • Social Media Management
  • Website Content Management
  • Messaging and speechwriting
  • Event coordination/Management
  • Content Development
  • Strategic Communication
  • Media Relations
  • Report writing
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Multimedia production

Certification

  • Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) 1er degré, Université du Franchcompte à Besançon, France
  • Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) 2eme degré, Université du Franchcompte à Besançon, France
  • Certificate in Data Protection, Bonn, Germany, 2021
  • Certificate in Information Technology (IT) Security, Bonn, Germany, 2021
  • Certificate in Transformational Leadership with British Council, Namibia, 2009
  • Certificate in Performance Management, Namibia, 2007
  • Certificate in Project Management, Namibia, 2007

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1

References

References
  • Ms. Barbara Lopi, Head-Communication and Public Relations Unit, Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, Plot 54385 New CBD|P/Bag 0095|Gaborone|Botswana, +267395 1863, blopi@sadc.int
  • Ms. Freya Gruenhagen, Country Director, fesmedia Africa| Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES)|Namibia, 95 John Meiner, +264-61-417 500, freya@fesmedia.org/freya.gruenhagen@fes.de
  • Adv. Tousy Namiseb, National Council – Clerk Parliament (Executive Director), Windhoek, Namibia, Namibia, +264-811296343, t.namiseb@parliament.na
  • Ms. Emilia Mkusa, Namibian Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU and UNECA, Namibian Embassy|Addis Ababa Ethiopia, +251-911202142, ndinelao66@gmail.com

Timeline

Communication Officer
Southern African Development Community (SADC)
04.2023 - Current
Regional Communications Coordinator
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
01.2021 - 03.2023
Director
Parliament of Namibia
05.2020 - 12.2020
Deputy Director
Communications and Research Services Parliament of Namibia
06.2015 - 04.2020
Chief Editor
Hansard Services Parliament of Namibia, National Council
10.2007 - 04.2015
Intern/Journalist/Translator
Trace TV Paris
02.2005 - 08.2005
Communication University of China
Master of Arts from International Communication
Institute of International Communication Paris
Post-Graduate Diploma from Journalism
University of Namibia
Bachelor of Arts from Media and Information Studies
  • Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) 1er degré, Université du Franchcompte à Besançon, France
  • Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) 2eme degré, Université du Franchcompte à Besançon, France
  • Certificate in Data Protection, Bonn, Germany, 2021
  • Certificate in Information Technology (IT) Security, Bonn, Germany, 2021
  • Certificate in Transformational Leadership with British Council, Namibia, 2009
  • Certificate in Performance Management, Namibia, 2007
  • Certificate in Project Management, Namibia, 2007

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Interests

Yoga, Travelling, reading and Singing

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