Rector Kawana

Rector Kawana

Concessions Specialist Support

Followers of Rector Kawana743 followers
location of Rector KawanaNamibia

Connect with Rector Kawana to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Rector Kawana to Send Message

Connect
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Snr Manager - Projects IRDNC

  • Education

    • Namibia University of Science and Technology

      2022 - 2023
      Masters in Environmental Engineering Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law
    • University of Namibia

      2017 - 2018
      Honours Aquatic Science Fisheries Environmental

      Fisheries managementEnvironmental impact assessmentPhysical & Biological OceanographyICZMFisheries Economics

  • Experience

    • MET-SPAN PROJECT

      Aug 2007 - Sept 2010
      Concessions Specialist Support

      a)General implementation of the Policy On Tourism And Wildlife Concessions On State Land;b)Establishing procedures, policies, systems, databases, records, contracts and the skills necessary for the professional and effective management of concessions (to be considered by the Committee and approved for use by the Minister);c)Proactively plan for concession activities;d)Processing and procuring concessions either by preferential awarding of concessions to conservancies, competitive tender or unsolicited applications;e)Assessing concession proposals, with the appropriate technical support, and recommending to the Minister whether they should be awarded (note all applications or tenders shall be addressed to the Permanent Secretary); f)Monitoring concession activities (along with MET field staff) to ensure impacts are minimized and concession conditions are complied with;g)Negotiating concession agreements, collecting revenues and conducting rent reviews. This includes assisting conservancies (who already have concessions) to enter into arrangements or joint ventures with third parties; h)Maintaining effective relationships with concessionaires, NGOs, conservancies and the tourism sector; i)Supporting and advising the Minister, the Tourism and Wildlife Concessions Committee and MET senior management with regard to concession matters;j)Managing the concessions unit, allocating tasks, mentoring staff and monitoring their performance;k)Reporting and liaising with the Concessions Committee;l)Increase revenue from concession activities. Show less

    • NACSO

      Sept 2010 - Sept 2014
      MCA Project Coordinator & NACSO Deputy Director

      CBNRMTOURISMCONSERVATIONPROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENTCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTBUSINESS ENTERPRISESGOVERNANCE

    • MUSU Environmental Consultants ( MEC)

      May 2012 - now
      Environmental Consultant

      Environmental Management, Fisheries Management, Tourism Management, Protected Area Management (Marine & Parks).

    • MET - IUCN

      Mar 2014 - Apr 2017
      Project Coordinator

      Sustainable land managementCommunity support and development

    • GIZ Namibia

      Nov 2020 - Aug 2024
      Technical Advisor

      Biodiversity Economy in Selected Landscapes in Namibia Project

    • Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC)

      Aug 2024 - now
      Snr Manager - Projects
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Distance degree in Environmental Engineering

      Cape Peninsula University of Technology
      Apr 2009