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Sem Mandela Uutoni

Sem Mandela Uutoni

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Head of Partnerships and Communications for the United Nations World Food Programme I PhD Economics Candidate

  • Education

    • University of the Western Cape

      2024 - 2027
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Economics

    • Polytechnic of Namibia

      2012 - 2014
      Bachelor's Degree Regional and Rural Development

      Major: Rural Development Minor: Natural Resource Management

    • Kaposvár University

      2015 - 2017
      Master's of Science (MSc) Regional Development and Environmental Economics (Summa Cum Laude) Summa Cum Laude 4.0/4.0

      Specialization: Regional DevelopmentMinor: Environmental Economics

    • University of Minnesota

      2018 - 2018
      Certificate in Public Management Public Affairs

  • Experience

    • Sirisha Prakruthi Vignana Kendra

      Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
      Intern

      Worked on projects in the following fields: Ecosystem Restoration, Soil Conservation, Water Conservation, Alternate Energy and Environmental Sustainability.

    • Cheetah Conservation Fund

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Community Relations Coordinator

      -Worked with rural disadvantaged communities around the Cheetah Conservation Fund by assisting in the provision of farmer workshops, craft training, livelihood diversification workshops and predator awareness workshops. -Worked schools and community on environmental sustainability projects.-Cheetah Husbandry.

    • African Union

      Sept 2017 - Sept 2018
      Special Assistant to The Advisor of The Chairperson on Regional Integration

      Worked in the Office of the Chairperson of The African Union Commission with the Advisor of the Chairperson on Regional Integration on imperatives in Regional Trade and Integration, Development, Public Policy, Governance and African Economic Imperatives.

    • Old Mutual Namibia

      Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
      Senior Consultant - Social Responsibility

      Worked at the Old Mutual Foundation responsible for enabling and ensuring sustainable and high impact investments in education, community development and skills development, in line with Old Mutual Namibia's Corporate Social Responsibility ethos.

    • Office of The President, National Planning Commission Secretariat

      Sept 2019 - Jun 2020
      National Development Advisor (United Nations)

      Worked in the Development Partners Coordination Directorate as an Advisor for the relations between the United Nations and Namibia. I worked closely with the UN Country Team and the specialized agencies on issues of national imperative, especially as it pertains to Namibia's short and long term developmental aspirations and the UN's 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.

    • Namibian Presidency

      Jul 2020 - Feb 2022
      Deputy Director

      Worked in the Office of the First Lady, Office of the President, Republic of Namibia as Deputy Director responsible for, inter alia, resource mobilization, strategic management, partnership development and stakeholder engagement.

    • One Economy Foundation

      Jul 2020 - Feb 2022
      Chief Executive Officer

      The One Economy Foundation was founded by H.E Mrs Monica Geingos, the First Lady of the Republic of Namibia in 2016. As the CEO, I was responsible for spearheading the implementation of strategic objectives, leading fundraising initiatives, acting as the Foundation's spokesperson, company secretarial duties, financial management and managing the design, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes.

    • UN World Food Programme (WFP) Namibia

      Feb 2022 - now
      Head of Partnerships and Communications

      In this role, I lead the conceptualization, design, and implementation of partnerships, communications and outreach strategies and positioning WFP’s thought leadership, influence and innovation as the humanitarian agency of the UN. Central to this role is working on innovative methods for development finance in the context of an upper middle income country.

    • World Food Programme

      Jul 2023 - Sept 2023
      Regional Government Partnerships Officer (WFP Regional Bureau in Cairo)

      In this role, I supported and strengthened WFP’s engagements and resource mobilization efforts in 16 countries across the Middle East, Northern Africa and Eastern Europein the RBC region. I was further responsible for gathering, analyzing and reporting on RBC’s funding trends and performance.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Global Citizenship Education, Advocacy, and Youth Empowerment

      UNESCO
      May 2017

    • Certificate in Pan African Orientation, African Union Policies and Priorities and Youth Mainstreaming

      African Union
      Dec 2016

    • Certificate in Leadership, Entreprenuership and Innovation

      Aspire Romania
      Jun 2016

    • United Nations Department of Safety and Security Certificate in Basic Security in the Field II

      United Nations
      Jan 2017

    • Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

      U.S. Department of State
      Aug 2018

    • Certificate in Innovation, Leadership and Effective Decision Making for Leaders

      Preparing Global Leaders Institute Macedonia
      Jul 2016

    • Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leader

      Policy Center for the New South
      Dec 2017

    • Hungarian Central Bank (Magyar Nemzeti Bank) Award of Academic Excellence

      Magyar Nemzeti Bank
      Nov 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sem Mandela Uutoni
      2020 Diana Award The Princess Diana Trust Jul 2020 In July 2020, I was awarded the Diana Award for my work at African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI). This award is given to young people from all over the world who are doing significant work in creating positive impact in their communities. The award was created 20 years ago by the British Government to continue Princess Diana’s legacy and it’s supported by her Sons, Prince William (Duke of Cambridge) and Prince Harry (Duke of Sussex). When we started APLI 2 odd years ago, the ambition… Show more In July 2020, I was awarded the Diana Award for my work at African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI). This award is given to young people from all over the world who are doing significant work in creating positive impact in their communities. The award was created 20 years ago by the British Government to continue Princess Diana’s legacy and it’s supported by her Sons, Prince William (Duke of Cambridge) and Prince Harry (Duke of Sussex). When we started APLI 2 odd years ago, the ambition was to give young people access to skills, resources and networks to help them scale the businesses and community projects. Since 2018 we have trained over 100 young people and established APLI as an impactful and reputable youth organization that invests in the talents and potential of young people. Show less
    • Awarded to Sem Mandela Uutoni
      2019 Mover and Shaker Who's Who Magazine Namibia May 1, 2019 I was named as one of the Movers and Shakers for 2019 by Who's Who Magazine Namibia. I am honored to be the youngest on the list, which is important because as youth we shifting the narrative of what is possible.
    • Awarded to Sem Mandela Uutoni
      MNB Award of Excellence The Central Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank) Nov 2016 Each year the Central Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank) selects and awards students from universities around the country; students that have exemplified excellence in their academic work as well as in events outside the university. I completed my 2016-2017 academic year with a GPA of 5.0/5.0 (4.0/4.0 for the American system) and I feel very honored to be one of the 3 students from my university who received this award.
    • Awarded to Sem Mandela Uutoni
      Certificate for Presenting a Paper Maltepe University, Istanbul, Turkey Apr 2016 I presented my paper at the International Law Congress of Youth 2016 that took place at Maltepe University in Istanbul, Turkey. The theme of the Congress was "Global Citizenship: The meaning of Citizenship from a Young Perspective". My paper is on A Youth Perspective on: The role of Cultural and Community Development as catalysts for Sustainable Development.
    • Awarded to Sem Mandela Uutoni
      First Prize National Winner of the SADC Essay Writing Competition 2011 - Aug 2011 Won the first prize in Namibia and I was also ranked 7th in the entire SADC region for this competition. I was the first Namibian student to be ranked at SADC level for this competition. The topic for the year was the SADC 50:50 Policy

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-Founder and Executive Director

      Issued by African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) on Aug 2018
      African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI)Associated with Sem Mandela Uutoni

    • Volunteer

      Issued by United Nations on Apr 2015
      United NationsAssociated with Sem Mandela Uutoni

    • Intern

      Issued by AIESEC India on Nov 2013
      AIESEC IndiaAssociated with Sem Mandela Uutoni