Work with the CCM-RMI Consortium under the World Bank funded “Mapping of Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Service Providers and Developing a Comprehensive, Costed Expansion Strategy for ECCD in Lesotho” project as an independent expert.Review existing materials (the statistical bulletin, ER 42 data collection forms, the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) 2016-2026) including assessment of the current EMIS, and identifying strengths, gaps and systems changes needed to… Show more Work with the CCM-RMI Consortium under the World Bank funded “Mapping of Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Service Providers and Developing a Comprehensive, Costed Expansion Strategy for ECCD in Lesotho” project as an independent expert.Review existing materials (the statistical bulletin, ER 42 data collection forms, the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) 2016-2026) including assessment of the current EMIS, and identifying strengths, gaps and systems changes needed to incorporate ECCD centers and reception classrooms data to strengthen this system.Prepare inception report including a methodology for the assignment.Feed mapping results into EMIS to inform the roll out of the ECCD Curriculum Guide 2021.Capture accurately, the coordinates for all established ECCD centers (registered and unregistered).Provide the report of the findings with the identified changes needed to incorporate registered ECCD centers data to strengthen EMIS.Develop the EMIS strengthening plan.Facilitate stakeholder presentation workshops as necessary, including presenting the EMIS strengthening draft plan to the Ministry of Education and Training. Show less

Work with EA under the EU funded “Support to the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Plan in Namibia” programme as an independent expert to develop a functional Trade Information Portal (TIP) that will provide up-to-date trade related information, namely trade data, regulations, measures, procedures to enhance trade facilitation for Namibian businesses.Prepare inception report including a methodology for the assignment that covers both development of the portal and training… Show more Work with EA under the EU funded “Support to the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Plan in Namibia” programme as an independent expert to develop a functional Trade Information Portal (TIP) that will provide up-to-date trade related information, namely trade data, regulations, measures, procedures to enhance trade facilitation for Namibian businesses.Prepare inception report including a methodology for the assignment that covers both development of the portal and training of stakeholders.Identify the needs of potential users, existing trade portals (used by Government Ministries, Offices and Agencies as well as SOEs), models and lessons for the Namibian case, relevant data, and its sources.Propose suitable design, set-up and uploading data.Conduct User Acceptance Test and other related tests.Train MIT staff on the use and maintenance of the TIP and to equip the MIT with adequate user manuals and training materials.Propose an implementation plan to address the issues of continuity and sustainability.Facilitate an official “Go-Live” launch of the investment portal.Provide maintenance service of the TIP for 4 to 6 months after its launch. Show less

Work with GFA under the EU funded “Support to Improving the Investment and Business Environment in the SADC Region (SIBE)” as an independent expert to modernise the SADC Investment Portal (investment.sadc.int) and build the capacity of Member States for its use.Prepare inception report including a methodology for the assignment that covers both development of the portal and training of Member States.Undertake assessment of existing investment portals of Member States and the… Show more Work with GFA under the EU funded “Support to Improving the Investment and Business Environment in the SADC Region (SIBE)” as an independent expert to modernise the SADC Investment Portal (investment.sadc.int) and build the capacity of Member States for its use.Prepare inception report including a methodology for the assignment that covers both development of the portal and training of Member States.Undertake assessment of existing investment portals of Member States and the Secretariat.Undertake consultative workshops with all relevant stakeholders in the Member States, EU Delegation and the SADC Secretariat.Design concept and develop an information portal to modernise the SADC Investment Portal.Implement the portal and its customised features in a content management system.Facilitate a regional validation workshop and user acceptance testing.Determine appropriate training approach, develop a training manual and present these to the SADC Secretariat for adequacy.Conduct a regional train-the-trainer workshop and prepare a training workshop report.Propose an implementation plan to address the issues of continuity and sustainability.Facilitate an official “Go-Live” launch of the investment portal. Show less

Worked with GFA under the EU funded “SADC Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP)” as an independent expert for the development of an information portal (eu-sadc-epa.sadc.int) to improve access to EU-SADC EPA-related information and trained Member States in the use of the portal.Prepared inception report including a methodology for the assignment that covers both development of the portal and training of the 6 SADC EPA States.Analysed existing portals of SADC EPA States, Secretariat and… Show more Worked with GFA under the EU funded “SADC Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP)” as an independent expert for the development of an information portal (eu-sadc-epa.sadc.int) to improve access to EU-SADC EPA-related information and trained Member States in the use of the portal.Prepared inception report including a methodology for the assignment that covers both development of the portal and training of the 6 SADC EPA States.Analysed existing portals of SADC EPA States, Secretariat and other EPA configurations.Undertook consultative workshops with all relevant stakeholders in the 6 SADC EPA States, EU Delegation and the SADC Secretariat.Designed concept and developed an information portal to improve access to EU-SADC EPA-related information.Implemented the portal and its customised features in a Apache/MySQL/PHP based Concrete content management system.Facilitated a regional validation workshop for SADC EPA States.Determined appropriate training approach, developed a training manual and presented them to the SADC Secretariat for adequacy.Conducted a regional train-the-trainer workshop and prepared a training workshop report.Conduct user acceptance tests and in collaboration with SADC ICT expert. (pending)Facilitate an official “Go-Live” launch of the information portal. (pending) Show less

As part of teaching staff: Conduct needs assessment pertaining to the IT curriculum; Select course outlines and content relevant for particular years of study;Prepare teaching aids and timetables;Carry out classroom and practical teaching, keeping track of content covered;Design questions and marking guides for tutorials, assignments, tests and examinations;Carry out assessment and evaluation of learning of students; and Maintain records to monitor student attendance… Show more As part of teaching staff: Conduct needs assessment pertaining to the IT curriculum; Select course outlines and content relevant for particular years of study;Prepare teaching aids and timetables;Carry out classroom and practical teaching, keeping track of content covered;Design questions and marking guides for tutorials, assignments, tests and examinations;Carry out assessment and evaluation of learning of students; and Maintain records to monitor student attendance, progress and achievement;Promote academic growth of students; andEngage in research studies and community-based services.As part of administration staff: Plan, design and schedule network hardware and software implementation, maintenance and upgrades;Review the information systems and facilities used by the college and develop specifications for an appropriate Education Management Information System and teaching and learning aids to be implemented to meet current and future needs of the college;Develop and implement relevant IT standards, procedures and guidelines;Maintain network security;Prepare the department’s quarterly and annual plans and budgets, monitor their implementation and produce reports; andRecommend organisational structure and staff development.Replaced laptops for 47 staff members and set up Microsoft 365 and @gov.ls accounts.Registered and set up nhtc.ac.ls domain for college emails. Show less

Worked with Ministry of Education and Training under the World Bank funded “Basic Education Strengthening Project (BESP)” as individual consultant to review and finalise the ICT in Basic Education Policy.Developed an Inception Report which summarised key elements of the existing draft policy.Benchmarked the draft policy against typical international norms documented in the World Bank's SABER-ICT Framework Paper for Policy Analysis.Identified and proposed a schedule of consultations… Show more Worked with Ministry of Education and Training under the World Bank funded “Basic Education Strengthening Project (BESP)” as individual consultant to review and finalise the ICT in Basic Education Policy.Developed an Inception Report which summarised key elements of the existing draft policy.Benchmarked the draft policy against typical international norms documented in the World Bank's SABER-ICT Framework Paper for Policy Analysis.Identified and proposed a schedule of consultations with all relevant stakeholders, as well as additional activities to be undertaken for successful completion of the assignment.Undertook consultative workshops with all relevant stakeholders.Ensured that the structure, content and objectives of the policy made references to or was guided by UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers and all other relevant policies.Produced a Sensitisation Report, highlighting to the Ministry of Education and Training officers elements that will be key to the implementation of the policy.Produced a final draft ICT in Basic Education Policy document.Disseminated the final draft policy document to all relevant stakeholders in soft copy and print. Show less

Worked with the Project Coordination Unit of a consortium between B&S Europe and ICE, heads of targeted institutions or their representatives and any other designated officials to conduct a training and equipment needs assessment for all beneficiary institutions of a European Union funded programme within the justice and governance sectors.Reviewed policy documents and strategic plans for the targeted institutions to fully understand their mandate, strategic direction and their contribution… Show more Worked with the Project Coordination Unit of a consortium between B&S Europe and ICE, heads of targeted institutions or their representatives and any other designated officials to conduct a training and equipment needs assessment for all beneficiary institutions of a European Union funded programme within the justice and governance sectors.Reviewed policy documents and strategic plans for the targeted institutions to fully understand their mandate, strategic direction and their contribution to the EU funded programme.Assessed capacities of the targeted institutions and provide an analysis of strengths and weaknesses that might affect delivery of services according to their mandate including implementation of the EU funded programme.Assessed available or existing equipment including state and functionality as per the Assets Register maintained by the targeted institutions and determine what should be procured with support from the project. Provide objectively sound justification for any recommendation made.Assessed sustainable use of the equipment by analysing budgetary allocations from Government and other sources especially when the EU project phases out.Developed a capacity building plan with clear competences needed for successful implementation of the programme.Developed a matrix for equipment indicating what is available in the institutions, and in line with the institutional functions, determine what could be procured with support from the programme. Show less

Carried out consulting work as a member responsible for office equipment in a team of consultants engaged to carry out an asset verification and valuation, including identifying, locating, labelling, value, and re-value, documenting and mapping all Water and Sanitation Company (WASCO) assets in various categories in areas of WASCO operation in Lesotho.Conducted verification and valuation of 407 IT and non-IT office equipment assets in 16 urban centres in the 10 districts of Lesotho.

Co-founder of a non-governmental organisation whose aim is to fight corruption in the public and private sectors in Lesotho.Drafted constitution and registered the non-governmental organisation with the Registrar of Societies, Maseru.Developed organisational structure and registered a subsidiary company, Eagles Intelligence Services that specialises in investigation of corruption cases and protection of anti-corruption witnesses and activists.Supervise ongoing mobilisation of… Show more Co-founder of a non-governmental organisation whose aim is to fight corruption in the public and private sectors in Lesotho.Drafted constitution and registered the non-governmental organisation with the Registrar of Societies, Maseru.Developed organisational structure and registered a subsidiary company, Eagles Intelligence Services that specialises in investigation of corruption cases and protection of anti-corruption witnesses and activists.Supervise ongoing mobilisation of resources and investigation of corruption cases. Show less

Through a project funded by EU under the SADC Trade Related Facility, developed a website for the Botswana Trade Commission (BOTC) (www.botc.org.bw), a parastatal organisation of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).Conducted situation analysis by comparing the old BOTC website with websites of similar institutions and used results of the analysis to determine content and features that should be included in the new website.Developed information architecture and content… Show more Through a project funded by EU under the SADC Trade Related Facility, developed a website for the Botswana Trade Commission (BOTC) (www.botc.org.bw), a parastatal organisation of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).Conducted situation analysis by comparing the old BOTC website with websites of similar institutions and used results of the analysis to determine content and features that should be included in the new website.Developed information architecture and content inventory documents to outline the structure of the proposed website and obtain approval of content and features.Uploaded content into alpha and beta versions of the website for demonstration and testing.Uploaded content and implemented customised features in a Apache/MySQL/PHP based Concrete content management system.Used IT project management principles and tools to ensure that the project was delivered on time, within budget and according to client specifications.Trained users, supported the website and collaborated with business stakeholders and executive management to resolve technical problems. Show less

Developed a website for the Tloutle Holdings, (www.tloutleholdings.co.ls), a holding company for businesses established by the National University of Lesotho.Developed information architecture and content inventory documents to outline the structure of the proposed website and obtain approval of content and features.Uploaded content into alpha and beta versions of the website for demonstration and testing.Uploaded content and implemented customised features in a Apache/MySQL/PHP… Show more Developed a website for the Tloutle Holdings, (www.tloutleholdings.co.ls), a holding company for businesses established by the National University of Lesotho.Developed information architecture and content inventory documents to outline the structure of the proposed website and obtain approval of content and features.Uploaded content into alpha and beta versions of the website for demonstration and testing.Uploaded content and implemented customised features in a Apache/MySQL/PHP based Concrete content management system.Performed systems analysis to gather requirements for a suitable information system for Tloutle Holdings and its subsidiaries. Evaluated available software and recommended an open-source ERP system.Implemented ERPNext open-source ERP system to facilitate processing of financial, human resources, property management, purchasing, manufacturing and sales transactions for holding company and its subsidiaries.Facilitated hosting of the website and ERP system on a cloud-based virtual private server.Implemented email and other digital communication tools.Trained users, supported the systems and collaborated with business stakeholders and executive management to resolve technical problems. Show less

Facilitated registration and implementation of a new SASO.INT domain.Implemented Microsoft 365 email, collaboration and applications for the new domain name.Developed a website and data management tools for the SASO Secretariat (www.saso.int).Conducted situation analysis by comparing the old SASO website with websites of similar institutions and recommended content and features for the new website.Developed information architecture and content inventory documents to outline the… Show more Facilitated registration and implementation of a new SASO.INT domain.Implemented Microsoft 365 email, collaboration and applications for the new domain name.Developed a website and data management tools for the SASO Secretariat (www.saso.int).Conducted situation analysis by comparing the old SASO website with websites of similar institutions and recommended content and features for the new website.Developed information architecture and content inventory documents to outline the structure of the proposed website and obtain approval of content and features.Uploaded content into alpha and beta versions of the website for demonstration and testing.Uploaded content and implemented customised features in a Apache/MySQL/PHP based Concrete content management system.Implemented email and other digital communication tools.Trained users, supported the systems and collaborated with business stakeholders and executive management to resolve technical problems. Show less

Created and hosted web applications used as part of the website, extranet and intranet allowing publication, collaboration and sharing of information. Conducted major reviews of websites which included benchmarking, information architecture design, template design, and rewriting of content. Improved web pages allowing better usability of the website, faster load in web browsers and improved ranking in major search engines. Served as officer-in-charge of the ICT Unit during times when… Show more Created and hosted web applications used as part of the website, extranet and intranet allowing publication, collaboration and sharing of information. Conducted major reviews of websites which included benchmarking, information architecture design, template design, and rewriting of content. Improved web pages allowing better usability of the website, faster load in web browsers and improved ranking in major search engines. Served as officer-in-charge of the ICT Unit during times when substantive position holder was out of office. Performed in organisational initiatives and roles including Gender Focal Person, Performance Management Champion, Planning and Budgeting Team Member, and Convenor of a Task Team processing staff ideas, suggestions and concerns.Key Achievements:Accomplished top search results using the keyword SADC in Google and Yahoo. Increased the number of monthly visitors to www.sadc.int by 100% after the 2012 major review. Achieved 99%+ website uptime with main website, extranet and intranet for 12+ years. Established a stable web development and hosting environment based on Linux and its packages, connected to a Content Delivery Network (CDN).Developed a multi-lingual web application used by 9 sectors in 15 countries allowing for the costing of the SADC regions’ strategic plans. Show less

Supervisor for professional and support staff, managed business planning, performance monitoring, budget preparation, and budgetary control for the Information Systems branch. Key Achievements:Managed transition of the Information Systems branch from an old to a new structure during down-sizing of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority in 2004. Additionally chaired interviews for Secretaries and lower positions during the transition.Provided supervision in the… Show more Supervisor for professional and support staff, managed business planning, performance monitoring, budget preparation, and budgetary control for the Information Systems branch. Key Achievements:Managed transition of the Information Systems branch from an old to a new structure during down-sizing of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority in 2004. Additionally chaired interviews for Secretaries and lower positions during the transition.Provided supervision in the formulation and implementation of a disaster recovery plan and IT security policy.Managed software and hardware maintenance contracts. Show less

Determined and applied standards for Information Systems (IS) Development, planned and implemented projects to meet the Authority’s systems requirements. Supervised in-house SAP ABAP team and coordinated work with external consultants for successful implementation of all SAP RICEFW (Reports, Interface, Conversion, Enhancements, Forms and Workflow) activities. Supervised in-house development of bespoke systems. These covered areas such as compensation of communities affected by Lesotho Highlands… Show more Determined and applied standards for Information Systems (IS) Development, planned and implemented projects to meet the Authority’s systems requirements. Supervised in-house SAP ABAP team and coordinated work with external consultants for successful implementation of all SAP RICEFW (Reports, Interface, Conversion, Enhancements, Forms and Workflow) activities. Supervised in-house development of bespoke systems. These covered areas such as compensation of communities affected by Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), business planning, budget preparation, performance management, etc. Show less

Performed branch management duties such as staff supervision (7 professional and 3 support staff members), business planning, performance monitoring, budget preparation and budgetary control. Maintained software and hardware maintenance contracts.Key Achievements:Provided supervision in the formulation and implementation of a disaster recovery plan and IT security policy.

Supervised Analyst Programmers. Developed and maintained ABAP reports and enhancements in various SAP modules to meet LHDA business requirements. SAP modules supported included FI-Financials, CO-Controlling, MM-Materials Management, TR-Treasury and Payroll. Took part in organisation-wide performance management implementation.

Developed and maintained ABAP reports and enhancements in various SAP modules to meet LHDA business requirements. SAP modules supported included FI-Financials, CO-Controlling, MM-Materials Management. Developed and maintained bespoke visual basic and active server pages applications.

Coordinated branch delivery systems implementation projects to ensure efficient implementation.Trained tellers and other system users to improve utilisation of the new systems.Set up and managed local area networks and installed transaction processing software on file servers and workstations in 12 branches and 6 agencies.Developed and maintained banking reports.