CURRICULUM VITAE
Ms Sophia Ndemutila Ashipala
CONTACT NO: 0812497479
E-mail: [email protected]
PROFILE
I am a very hard working individual, with numeric, analytic, leadership and management skills. I am a fast learner and always eager to learn from others. I enjoy coordinating, organizing, and working in a team and able to work under pressure. I have the ability to explore more on job knowledge, innovative and selling up new ideas that can grow the organization goals. My Presentation skills are my greatest assets.
I have majored in the following modules and thus I would not hesitate to take up an offer that relates to the following modules: Leadership, Management, Law & Policy Studies, Public Sector, and financial Management, Good Governance and Governmental economics. I am looking forward to build on an extensive range of communication skills within a suitable challenging environment and keen to achieve professional standards.
Personal details
Name (s): Sophia Ndemutila
Surname: Ashipala
Date of birth: 1979 December 28
Place of birth: Okaku-Kiipupu, Oshakati
Gender: Female
Identity number: 79122800174
Marital status: Married
Religious: Christian
Nationality: Namibian
Criminal record: None
Residential address: Erf. 2107, Ext. 7, Outapi, Ombalantu
Health status: Good
Postal address: P O Box 475, Outapi
Cell phone number: 0812497479
Email address: [email protected]
Home language: Oshiwambo
Other languages: English
Dependents’: Four (4)
Language proficiency
Good command of English (written and verbal)
Good command of Oshiwambo (written and verbal)
Relevant skills and competencies
• Excellent communication
• Leadership and management skills.
• Good facilitator and Consultant
• Good Trainer of Trainees
• Ability to organize and coordinate events
• Knowledge of Ms. Word, Excel, , Database, Access Email, and much more
• Implement laws and policy, follow up and providing feedback.
• Monitoring and Evaluation
Educational background
Tertiary education
School: International University of Management
Qualifications: Master of Public Policy
Year: 2019 (waiting for Graduation)
School: North West University
Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Curriculum Studies Studies)
Year: 2012-2014
School: North West University
Qualification: Advanced Certificate in Education (Mathematics)
Year: 2006-2009
School: Windhoek College of Education
Qualification: Basic Education Teacher Diploma (Mathematics and Science)
Year: 1998-2000
Secondary Education
School attended: Nuuyoma Senior Secondary School
Highest grade passed: Grade 12
Year obtained: 1997
Working Experience
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ARTS & CULTURE
1) Deputy Director: Program Quality Assurance: 01 November 2016 2 up to date.
2) Chief Education Officer: Planning and Development: 1 February 2012- 30 October 2016
3) School Principal: 1 March 2009- 31 January 2012
4) Head Of Department: Mathematics and Science: 1 April 2007- 28 February 2019
5) Teacher: Mathematics, Physical Science: 12 January 2001- 31 March 2007
Main objectives
Compliance and interpretation of the Public Service Act, Education Act, Public Service Staff Rules and other relevant Acts and Regulations.
Promote and implement Ministerial policies for specific educational programmes.
Ensure appropriate distribution of materials and resources for reformed or changed programmes.
Coordinate all activities of subordinates including HIV/AIDS.
Identify school needs for teacher support and resource materials, in the field curriculum or syllabus changes.
Monitor and promote effective scheduling and school management processes to ensure fulfillment of curriculum learning objectives.
Evaluate performance of subordinates.
Assist in establishing cluster school use of learning resources, in-service training etc.
Liaise with all stakeholders as needed.
Advise Principals and community members on School Development Plans.
Assist schools to implement the Namibian Educational Code of Conduct and develop an effective system for its enforcement.
Advise the Director on any educational needs within the region.
Assist in the development and collection of data for programmes.
Promote cooperation with Non-Governmental Organisations, churches and community representatives within the region.
Monitor assessment processes in schools to ensure effective implementation of positive learner centered education and successful achievement of programme objectives.
Control and monitor the budget allocation of the Division Programmes & Quality Assurance.
Supervising and monitoring of curriculum implementation and management of schools, promoting and extending the Educational services to learners with needs and abilities, the promotion and enhancing the major goals of the Ministry of Education: access, equity, quality, efficiency, democracy and life-long learning.
Any other work related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Hobbies
• Reading Newspaper
• Playing netball
• Watching Television
• Meeting New friends
• Socializing
Reference
Mr. Laban Shapange
Director of Education
Omusati Region
Cell Number: 0811288612
Mr. Abisai Shaningwa
Director: Development Planning
Omusati Region
Cell Number: 081 1277510
Mr. Gervasius Kashindi
Chief Regional Officer
Omusati Regional Ciuncil
Cell Number: 0811278116