Lame Mphela
Programme Management and International relations
Gaborone
Summary
Dynamic International Development Specialist, excelling in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in enhancing decision-making through comprehensive policy briefs and effective project management. Adept at economic analysis and fostering collaboration, driving impactful outcomes in multilateral agreements and national governance initiatives. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Economist (Multilateral Cooperation)
Ministry of Finance
Gaborone
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinated multilateral issues and agreements with institutions including IMF, World Bank, and AU.
- Prepared comprehensive briefs for Governor of World Bank Group regarding project updates.
- Drafted Minister's brief for African Caucus Meetings to ensure informed participation.
- Advised Minister during World Bank and IMF Spring and Annual Meetings to enhance decision-making.
- Produced Cabinet Information Notes and Action Items from Spring and Annual Meetings.
- Ensured timely delivery of Action Items from meetings, reporting directly to the Minister.
- Reviewed policy documents from World Bank Group, offering strategic advice to Senior Management.
- Facilitated development of Country Partnership Framework in collaboration with Country Office.
Chief Economist - Head of Planning Unit
Ministry of Defence & Security
Gaborone
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Prepared sectorial contributions for State of the Nation Address by President.
- Compiled quarterly SONA Action Items Reports for stakeholder review.
- Coordinated Committee of Supply Speech preparation, addressing policy issues for Parliament.
- Developed bi-annual progress reports on Governance, Peace, and Security Performance Framework.
- Monitored development budget to ensure project alignment with financial goals.
- Appraised Project Memorandum and Business Cases, including Cost-Benefit Analyses.
- Supervised staff and conducted performance appraisals to enhance team productivity.
- Facilitated training sessions for Project Officers to improve project execution.
Principal Planning Officer
Ministry of Finance
Gaborone
05.2016 - 08.2020
- Managed European Union grants and programmes, including Botswana-European Union Technical Cooperation Facility (BEUC).
- Facilitated sub-grants to non-governmental organizations focused on youth, women, and disability.
- Assisted NGOs in refining proposals for EU funding opportunities.
- Oversaw contract management and facilitated audit processes.
- Established governance and oversight structures for Dialogue Facility Programme.
- Appraised project proposals and developed Programme Implementation Manual.
- Maintained programme information on Ministry's website while networking with EU counterparts.
- Monitored performance indicators and submitted relevant data to meet Financing Agreement conditions.
Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer
Ministry of Finance
Gaborone
03.2013 - 04.2016
- Administered contracts for Empowerment of Non-State Actors EU Programme.
- Produced financial and narrative reports for European Union stakeholders.
- Facilitated mid-term and final evaluations to assess programme effectiveness.
- Facilitated audits to ensure compliance with established regulations.
- Supervised staff to enhance productivity and team performance.
Planning Officer II
Ministry of Finance
Gaborone
09.2008 - 03.2013
- Appraised project proposals for Ministries of Education and Youth to ensure alignment with objectives.
- Monitored project progress and budgets to maintain accountability and transparency.
- Prepared comprehensive review reports to evaluate project outcomes and inform stakeholders.
Commercial Officer
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Gaborone
05.2006 - 09.2008
- Managed database for small, medium, and micro enterprises to enhance data accessibility.
- Researched opportunities to support growth of small and medium businesses.
- Facilitated establishment of business associations in Botswana to foster collaboration.
Education
Master of Project Management -
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana10-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana10-2005
Skills
- Research skills
- Good organisation and Time Management skills
- Qualitative
- Fast learner
- Critical and Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Supervisory skills
- Accountable and reliable
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Team player/inter-personal skills
- Policy writing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Data interpretation
- Economic analysis
References
- Mr. Walter Matekane, bwmatekane@gov.bw, +267 71727670
- Ms. Semakaleng Rabuti, srabuti@gov.bw, +267 71701061
Languages
- English
- Setswana
Short Courses
- Fiscal Sustainability, Ebene, Mauritius, 2023
- Leadership Skills, Gaborone, Botswana, 2022
- Strategic Planning, Management, Control & Effective Budgeting, Barcelona, Spain, 2019
- Financial and Contractual Procedures European Development Fund 11, MDF Training & Consultancy, Gaborone, Botswana, 2019
- The Complete Course on Contracts Management, London, United Kingdom, 2016
- Monitoring and Evaluation - Community and Development Projects, Harare, Zimbabwe, 2015
- Financial and Contractual Procedures in the Framework of the European Development Fund 10, Hulla & Co, Dynamics, Gaborone, Botswana, 2014
- External Resource Management, Institute of Development Management, Gaborone, Botswana, 2014
Timeline
Chief Economist (Multilateral Cooperation)
Ministry of Finance
02.2023 - Current
Chief Economist - Head of Planning Unit
Ministry of Defence & Security
09.2020 - 02.2023
Principal Planning Officer
Ministry of Finance
05.2016 - 08.2020
Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer
Ministry of Finance
03.2013 - 04.2016
Planning Officer II
Ministry of Finance
09.2008 - 03.2013
Commercial Officer
Ministry of Trade and Industry
05.2006 - 09.2008
Master of Project Management -
University of Botswana
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Botswana
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