Hi, I’m
PHILILE NDLELA
Social Scientist
Mbabane,Eswatini
Summary
My objective is to build a career in an organization, institution or company where I can get the opportunity to prove my capabilities and get to do the job I'm most passionate about. I believe in accepting challenges while fulfilling organizational objectives and goals, through determination, hard work, continuous learning and commitment. My passion is development (field work) and administration, as they are both crosscutting, interesting yet challenging fields. It is fulfilling to be part of a transformation or development, whether of an individual, organization, company or institution.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
2
Certification
Work History
Adventist Development and Relief Agency
Project Officer for the Young and Empowered Project
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Managing and coordinating project at KaPhunga Chiefdom in the Shiselweni region.
- Managing and coordinating a children and youth based project at KaPhunga Chiefdom in the Shiselweni region.
- Recruit, vet and train 20 mentors and 40 peer counselors to assist in the formation of friendship groups for children and youth.
- Formation of community based organizations (CBOs) for out of school youth, registering and assisting with seeking funding for the businesses and capacity building.
- Assistance with agricultural inputs and capacity building for youth in agriculture.
- Formation of parents and guardians, faith based organizations (FBOs), community leaders' forums and training of these groups on various topical issues.
- Working with 11 schools, 2 clinics and the police to mentor, motivate, counsel children and youth.
- Training children and youth on life skills (hard and soft skills), community service (cleaning campaigns, planting of trees, rehabilitation of dongas/ gullies), income generating activities (IGAs), enrolling them in TVET institutions and assisting them with job placements.
- Building and rehabilitating youth centers.
- Conducting workshops for mentors, peer counselors, CBOs.
- (Program planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, accountability & learning (MEAL). Capacity building, monthly, quarterly and annual report writing and documentation. Data capturing and analysis. Donor relations and networking).
Municipality of Mbabane (Amicaall)
12.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Training of 30 youth mentors on the following: Leadership and management, Abuse, Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act, Life skills, Human trafficking, Self-care, Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, Drugs and Alcohol, Child Headed Household, People with Disabilities & Special Needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder & Common Associated Disorders.
SOS Children's Village
09.2021 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Training of 3 Groups of about 60 Caregivers on the following modules: Child Development, Family Caregiver Relationships, Professional Caregiving Practices, Social Protection for Children, Caregiver Leadership and Management, Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood, Basic Concepts of Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, Observing and Guiding Children's Behavior, Children with Special Needs and Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder & Common Associated Disorders.
Save the Children Eswatini
Regional Coordinator
04.2019 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Hhohho Regional Coordinator for the Training of Caregivers Project.
- Managing a team of 20 community trainers of caregivers.
- Coordination of the project at regional level.
- Conducting workshops in and outside constituencies.
- Liaising with community leaders at chiefdom & constituency level.
- Receiving & accessing reports from trainers.
- Preparing and submitting reports to project lead.
- Travelling to communities on a daily basis to monitor trainings.
- Livelihood Project: Data capturing & compilation.
- Food distribution at communities and NCPs.
- HIV & AIDS, ASRHR & Covid-19 awareness.
Times of Eswatini
Chief Proofreader
03.2015 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Line manager.
- Staff supervision.
- Monthly reports.
- Monthly meetings.
- Making and keeping staff schedule & timetable.
- Making sure newspaper is error free.
- Conducting interviews for department posts.
- Reporting to the Managing Editor.
Anglican HIV & AIDS Program
Coordinator
02.2010 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Staff and office supervision.
- Project and program supervision.
- Coordinating the Egumeni Project, Home Based Care, Neighborhood Care Points, Water Chlorinating Project, Life skills and Youth Prevention Programs.
- Monitoring and evaluation of projects.
- Preparing workshops and facilitating.
- Networking with other NGOs/Partners, especially Council of Eswatini Churches, Church Forum on HIV & AIDS, NERCHA.
- Liaising with funders.
- Designing and producing a newsletter.
- Preparing quarterly and annual narrative reports.
Times of Eswatini
Proofreader
09.2009 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Editing all material brought by line managers.
- Checking spelling, grammar and any other mistakes before paper goes to print.
- Changing reporters' grammar according to style guide.
- Submit to Managing Editor for final editing.
- Prepare weekly presentations.
- Meet deadlines of submission.
Lucky's Restaurant & Bar
Assistant Manager
01.2006 - 01.2009
Kalafata Restaurant & Bar
Assistant Manager
01.2006 - 01.2009
Education
University of South Africa - UNISA
BA from Social Sciences: Government, Public Administration & Development
11.2017
St Michael's High School
O'Level Certificate
Eswatini National Computer College (ENCC)
Certificate from MS Office Suite
12.2004
University of Eswatini - UNESWA
Diploma from Law
05.2004
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Team player
- Well organized
- Eager to learn
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Management
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Supervisory skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Planning
- Monitoring
- Implementation
Certification
- 2025-04-30, Online Diploma in Human Resources, Alison Institution
- 2013-08-31, Certificate in Leadership, Institute of Development and Management (IDM)
- 2013-08-31, Certificate in General Management, Institute of Development and Management (IDM)
- 2023-11-30, Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction, Adventist Development & Relief Agency (ADRA Africa)
References
- Thabo Magagula, Senior Child Protection & Migration Coordinator, Save the Children International, +268 7802 6331, thabo.magagula@savethechildren.org
- Banele Nhlengethwa, Research Coordinator, Baylor College of Medicine, +268 76946879, banele.nhlengethwa93@gmail.com
- Feziwe Makhubu, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, ADRA Eswatini, P.O. Box 562, Manzini, Eswatini, +268 76222952, feziwem@adraeswatini.org
Languages
SiSwati
English
Other Responsibilities
- Vice chairperson of the school committee at St Michael's High School
- Parish Church Council secretary at St George's & James Anglican Church in Manzini
Email Addresses
- phllndlela@gmail.com
- Phygza@gmail.com
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/06/1981
- Nationality: Swati
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Project Officer for the Young and Empowered Project
Adventist Development and Relief Agency
05.2022 - Current
Municipality of Mbabane (Amicaall)
12.2021 - 12.2021
SOS Children's Village
09.2021 - 10.2021
Regional Coordinator
Save the Children Eswatini
04.2019 - 04.2021
Chief Proofreader
Times of Eswatini
03.2015 - 03.2019
Coordinator
Anglican HIV & AIDS Program
02.2010 - 12.2014
Proofreader
Times of Eswatini
09.2009 - 01.2010
Assistant Manager
Lucky's Restaurant & Bar
01.2006 - 01.2009
Assistant Manager
Kalafata Restaurant & Bar
01.2006 - 01.2009
St Michael's High School
O'Level Certificate
Eswatini National Computer College (ENCC)
Certificate from MS Office Suite
University of Eswatini - UNESWA
Diploma from Law
University of South Africa - UNISA
BA from Social Sciences: Government, Public Administration & Development